Video Interview – Frank Yang, CMA (Certified Management Accountant)

Date: August 23, 2014

Presentation: Video Interview – Frank Yang, CMA (Certified Management Accountant)

Thanks to MediaKreaters for scheduling the interview.

This video interview presentation is focusing on the accounting aspect of start-up companies. Many new business owners never realize the importance of financial aspect of business. Moreover, many business owners are struggling to invest their resources on accounting. Accounting is the core of any business and new business owners should not discard the impact of poor accounting system. Bookkeepers and accountants have different roles in the organization and it is important for business owners to distinguish them apart. In addition, business entrepreneurs need to understand how to receive the best investments from accountant to avoid any financial crises in the future.

The interview is within 30 minutes

The Strategy

This video interview is using Skype as a broadcast tool. The interview questions are prepared in advance. Since it is on Skype, questions can be view on the same screen. However, during the interview, questions are asked based on the flow of the interview. It is important to work along and keep up the flow with interviewer.

In this interview, since it is on skype, the delivery strategy needs more improvement. The eye contact is wondering on the screen instead of on the webcam. The tone of the voice should be adjusted. The major issue in this interview is the flow of the answers. Moreover, answers could have been smoother and less of the filler words such as “err” and “hmm”.

Overall, the interview has met the primary objective. Most importantly, thanks to MediaKreater for the wonderful experience and the opportunity to learn.

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Mediakreaters Ken Schmitt with Frank Yang

 

How Successful Leaders Think

Date: June 19, 2014

Presentation: How Successful Leaders Think

Based on the article by Roger Martin, people believe they can achieve the same result if they emulate leaders’ actions; however, it is not always the case, so it is important to understand leaders’ thinking behind their actions. This project will use historical examples to differentiate integrative thinking and conventional thinking from leaders’ perspectives.

The presentation is within 15 minutes.

The Strategy

The presentation begins with the mission statement of Roger Martin’s article to capture audience’s attention. The presentation will use two historical examples, Linux and Four Seasons, to demonstrate leaders’ integrative thinking. The purpose of the examples is to tell the audience that successful decision-making and integrative thinking are direct related.

The stages of decision-making process will help to demonstrate the difference between conventional and integrative thinking. The presentation will conclude with Martin’s philosophy and his main quote from the article.

The delivery starts unstable. After the introduction, the presentation will be smooth and continue until the end. The delivery presentation still need improvement.

The transition between each presentation slides could improve. The word choice and the tone need improvement. Based on the feedback from the audience, the presentation is a little bias because the idea of integrative thinking is not always suitable in every industry. It is important to ensure the theories from the presentation are phrased in the way that the audience can choose to accept one way or another.

Please click the link below for the presentation slides:
How Successful Leaders Think