WEEK 14: Capstone Preparation & Practice Presentations

Capstone Management Meeting Preparation

Details/Subtopics

• Refining SWOT analysis and actionable recommendations
• Communicating with non-technical audiences (farm managers, stakeholders)
• Professional presentation skills

Activities/Tasks:

• Lecture (4/28): Effective communication for decision-makers
• Lecture (4/30): Practice presentations (internal peer review)
• Lab (4/30):
  • Teams finalize SWOT presentations
  • Peer feedback on clarity, data use, and professionalism
  • Refine visualizations and messaging

Due Dates:

• Peer feedback on practice presentations

Datasets/Resources:

• Student-generated dashboards and reports