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*****Keynote assignment*****
Assignment 3 – Video Case: Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil is a very diverse and successful organization, with members from over 40 different countries. Watch the videos below, locate through research and read the company’s 2007 and 2011 Global Citizenship Review, and share your opinions and observations with us on the following topics:
How have the five major drivers of globalization (political, market, cost, technological, competitive) influenced Cirque du Soleil?
Why is Cirque du Soleil successful throughout the world?
Why does the product transcend culture differences between countries?
Why is it important for Cirque du Soleil to be a good corporate citizen and how does the organization strive to fulfill this role?
Click on the following links and watch the videos:
Video Case: Cirque du Soleil: http://vimeo.com/2407496
Video interview with Cirque du Soleil’s CEO:
Embedded video from CNN Video
Visit Cirque du Soleil’s headquarters in Montreal, Canada:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzV8VVuRdUc&feature=related
Finally, for those who have never seen a performance, here is an example of Cirque du Soleil’s beautiful work:
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/home/shows.aspx
Assignment formatting requirements:
Submit this assignment as an audio/visual presentation
Combine images, your voice narration, and any special effects
Use Keynote, or iMovie to create your presentation
Presentation length should be between 4 and 6 minutes
Do not submit a video of yourself narrating a script
A minimum of 3 credible references are required for this assignment and in addition to being listed on your final slide should also be mentioned during your audio narration. For example, “According to (state source name), the gross annual revenue for Cirque du Soleil is: (state amount).
How to make a narrated Keynote:
Ace my homework – Write a formal script addressing all the elements of the assignment
Create a visual slide presentation using Keynote (less text – more images)
Save the visual file and re-open it
Click on the “File” drop menu at the top of the screen and choose “Record Slideshow”
Start recording your voice over all the slides, without interruption. Use the “Return” key, your touch screen, or a mouse to forward to the next slide
Once you are finished and satisfied with your narration, save it
Review your finished product to ensure it is satisfactory
