Business Presentation
At a glance
Course Overview
This course is a course designed to help students learn how to give the presentations required for success in business. The focus of this course is on how to develop a logical argument based on topics covered in Critical Thinking and how to make an effective presentation in order to “motivate listeners to take action.” In addition, it teaches how to clearly deliver that message. Students will learn tips and techniques to create clear and compelling slides, and to deliver presentations through mastery of voice control, body language, and preparation.
Skills you’ll master:
- What to expect before a presentation
- How to develop a logical storyline that listeners can easily understand
- How to create convincing slides
Who should enroll
- Professionals who need to communicate frequently
- Cross-functional communicators bridging the gap between internal teams and external stakeholders
- Leaders who find practical communication challenging
Course content
Day 1
Session A
THEME: Presentation Overview
CASE: Business Presentation
Session B
THEME: Creating a Message, Establishing Logic to Support Your Message, and Points for Successful Presentations
CASE: Business Presentation
Day 2
Session A
THEME: Understanding Your Listeners and Establishing a Storyline (1)
CASE: Business Presentation
Session B
THEME: Understanding Your Listeners and Establishing a Storyline (1) (Continued)
CASE: Business Presentation
Day 3
Session A
THEME: Understanding Your Listeners and Establishing a Storyline (2)
CASE: Business Presentation
Session B
THEME: Understanding Your Listeners and Establishing a Storyline (2) (Continued)
CASE: Business Presentation
Day 4
Session A
THEME: Structuring Your Presentation
CASE:
・ Business Presentation
・ Pizza Hut, Inc.
Session B
THEME: Structuring Your Presentation
CASE:
・ Business Presentation
・ Pizza Hut, Inc. (Continued)
Day 5
Session A
THEME: Developing Presentation Materials
CASE: Business Presentation
Session B
THEME: Delivering Your Presentation
CASE: Business Presentation
Day 6
Session A
THEME: Comprehensive Exercise
CASE: Nagahori Electric
Session B
THEME: Comprehensive Exercise
CASE: Nagahori Electric (Continued)
Class Schedule
July 2026 Term
| Session | Date | Day | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | July 18, 2026 | Saturday | 9AM - 12PM (WIB) | Online |
| Day 2 | August 1, 2026 | Saturday | Online | |
| Day 3 | August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Hybrid: Online/In-person | |
| Day 4 | August 29, 2026 | Saturday | Online | |
| Day 5 | September 12, 2026 | Saturday | Online | |
| Day 6 | September 26, 2026 | Saturday | Hybrid: Online/In-person |
About Hybrid Online/In-Person Classes:
All class sessions can be joined online.
In-person sessions will take place in central Jakarta (exact location to be shared with students). Enjoy meeting your classmates and lecturer in person if you are participating on site. There is a lunch gathering after classes on Day 3 and Day 6, courtesy of GLOBIS.
Lecturer
Darren Menabney
Darren Menabney brings his expertise to the private and public sectors, helping individuals and organizations create value by more effectively collaborating and communicating remotely and cross-culturally. His mission is to help others optimize their ideas for the benefit of all. Before moving to Tokyo in 2011, he spent over twenty years working for the Canadian federal government. His career there encompassed diplomacy and business development, as well as building public-private-academia partnerships in the Canadian innovation ecosystem.
Darren spent twelve years at Ricoh Co., Ltd.’s Tokyo headquarters, leading initiatives to build stronger global teams, strengthen corporate culture, and boost collaboration among 85,000 employees in over sixty-five countries. He has also been a contributing writer for Forbes and Fast Company, a speaker for TEDx, and an instructor for IDEO U courses in storytelling and design thinking.
At GLOBIS University, Darren teaches Business Presentation, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Cross-Cultural Management, and Leading Global Virtual Teams. He also trains company leaders as part of GLOBIS Corporate Education.
Education:
MBA, Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University
BS, Astronomy and Physics, University of Toronto
Extracurricular Activities
Apart from the 6 sessions (18 hours) of learning above, the course also includes extracurricular activities such as study sessions, seminars, keynote speaker sessions, and networking opportunities with GLOBIS’s global network.
Study Sessions
Proper preparation and reflection are key to a successful learning journey at GLOBIS Indonesia. Join study sessions with other professionals to review what you have learned from the previous session, prepare for the next one, and share how you have been applying your takeaways at work.
Seminars
As part of the GLOBIS community, gain access to a number of workshops, panel discussions, and seminars both online and on-site held by GLOBIS University. Expose yourself to a variety of topics covering the latest advances in AI, robotics, startups, and much more.
Executive Keynote Speaker Sessions
To take practical learning to another level, GLOBIS Indonesia invites corporate executives based in Indonesia who are experts in their related fields to sit down with our Pre-MBA participants in a roundtable setting. Gain firsthand knowledge and insights about global business practices and discuss a variety of business topics taking place in Indonesia, Japan, or worldwide.
Networking Events
GLOBIS holds regular networking events to connect different course participants and campuses with each other. Tap into the extensive network Japan’s largest business school has to offer, obtain inspiration and connections from fellow professionals and lecturers, and find new life-long friends on a global scale.