Friday, January 12, 2018 - Exam Review. Good luck on all of your final exams.
Thursday, January 11, 2018 - Exam Review.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 - Exam Review.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 - Exam Review.
Monday, January 8, 2018 - Happy New Years. Welcome back to school. This week we will be reviewing for the final exam.
Mr. Stott's Class: Today we began preparing for our final exam review. As a class, we went through review strategies, anxiety management, and final exam protocols. The class was then divided into expert groups. As part of your expert groups, you will be preparing a review Kahoot for your classmates to participate in at the end of our unit reviews. The expert groups are listed below. We will continue our review tomorrow.
- Unit 1 David Dylan
- Unit 2 Harry
- Unit 3 Jake Serge
- Unit 4/5 Liam Joe
December 23rd - January 7th: HOLIDAY BREAK - NO CLASSES
Friday, December 22, 2017 - Today we discussed the exam review sheet and the exam studying schedule we are going to follow in the new year. The exam review will be posted on Google Classroom.
Happy holidays.
Thursday, December 21, 2017 - Today we wrote the final unit test. There is no homework tonight.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 - Today we completed our event planning presentations. Then, we finished reviewing for tomorrow's unit test.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - Today we continued with our event planning presentations. Then, we started reviewing for the final unit test. For homework, please continue to prepare for the unit test.
Monday, December 18, 2017 - Today we started our event planning presentations. We will continue with the presentations in tomorrow's class. For homework, don't forget to prepare for Thursday's final unit test.
Friday, December 15, 2017 - Today we worked on our 5th case study and the Event Planning Assignment. Don't forget that the Event Planning presentations are on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
Thursday, December 14, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's Class: We looked at employer misconduct and discussed its significance to Business Leadership and leadership in general. Additionally, you were given time to work on your Classroom Event Planning assignment and Case Study 5.
Mr. Oest's class: You joined Mr. Stott's class. You were given time to finalize your Case Study 5 submission. Additionally, you were given time to work on your Classroom Event Planning assignment.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 - Today we discussed corporate misconduct. Afterwards, we continued to work on the 5th case study and the event planning assignment.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - Today we discussed e-business. For homework, please continue to work on your 5th case study.
Monday, December 11, 2017 - Today we discussed consensus building and we took up the relationship bank account worksheet. For homework, please continue to work on your 5th case study and the event planning assignment.
Friday, December 8, 2017 - Today we discussed positive relationship building. For homework, complete the Relationship Bank Account assignment. This weekend, please continue to work on your event planning assignment and your 5th case study.
Thursday, December 7, 2017 - Today we discussed some specific companies in terms of their organizational structures. Then, we continued to work on our Classroom Event Plan. For homework, please continue to work on your Classroom Event Plan.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - Today we started the organizing unit and we discussed organizational hierarchies. For homework, please complete the following:
1. You and a partner are starting a new company.
2. You will choose the product/ products that you will sell.
3. You will identify an organizational structure that your company will use and the roles within that structure
4. You will also identify the roles and responsibilities of each level within the structure
5. Once you’ve decided on the above steps, draw out your organizational structure and write down the roles of those within your OS.
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - Today we discussed the speed as a competitive advantage article and then we started working on the Event Planning Assignment. For homework, please determine the following:
1. Choose a group
2. Choose an event
3. Confirm your event with your teacher
Monday, December 4, 2017 - Today we looked at Porter's Competitive Strategies and then we started working on our critical analysis of an article. For homework, please complete your critical analysis of the article posted below.
Friday, December 1, 2017 - Today we discussed competitive advantage. Over the weekend, consider starting your 5th and final case study.
Thursday, November 30, 2017 - Today we discussed our SMART goals from yesterday and then we discussed SWOT analyses. For homework, please perform a SWOT analysis of yourself.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - Today we took up the questions from the reading (discussing forecasting, contingency planning, and stretch goals) and then we looked at the goal setting PowerPoint. For homework, create 3 SMART goals for either yourself or for a business. We will take up our answers in class tomorrow.
Mr. Stott's class: I am away today at the U20 Volleyball Tournament. In my absence, you will be going to Mr. Oest's class.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - Today we had our leadership speeches. For homework, please make sure that you complete the following:
1. Finish your SOW for the school event.
2. Read pages 123-128 in the textbook (we will discuss this information in class tomorrow).
Monday, November 27, 2017 - Today we continued to work on our SOWs in terms of planning an event for the school. For homework, please complete the following:
1. Leadership speech (you are presenting tomorrow)
2. Finish your SOW for the school event (presenting on Wednesday)
3. Read pages 123-128 in the textbook (we will discuss this information in class on Wednesday).
Friday, November 24, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class: Today you had your second InStage VR session and then we continued to work on our Statement of Work (SOW) for the Event Planning exercise. Over the weekend, please ensure that you complete your 4th case study.
Mr. Stott's class: Today you had your second InStage VR session and then we continued to work on our Statement of Work (SOW) for the Event Planning exercise. Over the weekend, please ensure that you complete your 4th case study.
Thursday, November 23, 2017 - Today we started to discuss event planning and project management. We will finish the case study in class tomorrow. For homework, please continue to work on your leadership speech and your 4th case study.
The InStage VR schedule is posted on Google Classroom. Please be on time for your scheduled session.
If you have an updated speech, please send it to imran@instage.ca
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 - Today we wrote the unit 3 quest. For homework, please continue to work on your leadership speeches and your 4th case study.
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - Today we reviewed our InStage Analytics, we prepared for tomorrow's quest, and then we continued to work on our speech and the 4th case study. For homework, please prepare for tomorrow's quest.
Monday, November 20, 2017 - Today we read about types of leaders in the textbook and then we conducted two leadership activities. For homework, please continue to prepare for Wednesday's unit quest.
Friday, November 17, 2017 - Today we had our first InStage VR session. We also continued to work on our "Remember the Titans" questions. Over the weekend, please finish your movie questions and continue to work on your speech. Don't forget that next week we also have the unit 3 quest and the 4th case study is due on Friday. Have a good weekend.
Thursday, November 16, 2017 - Today we finished watching "Remember the Titans" and then we completed the InStage VR form. Don't forget that the first VR session is tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 - Today we discussed the InStage VR Schedule, we looked at the unit 3 quest review, and then we started to watch "Remember the Titans." For homework, please continue to work on your Leadership speeches. Don't forget that we need to complete the InStage forms and upload submit our speeches in tomorrow's class.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 - Today we discussed the specifics of the first VR session and then we worked on our leadership speeches. Remember that you need to have a rough draft of your speech ready for Thursday because it needs to be sent to InStage if you want to have text available for your speech on Friday.
Monday, November 13, 2017 - Today we read the Leadership Now article and then we answered the accompanying questions. For homework, please continue to work on your leadership speeches.
Friday, November 10, 2017 - There are no classes today (parent-teacher interviews)
Thursday, November 9, 2017 - Over the weekend, please continue to work on your leadership speech. Don't forget that the first VR practice session is on Friday, November 17, 2017.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's and Mr. Stott's class - Today Mr. Oest is away at the soccer tournament, and Mr. Stott is away at a U20 volleyball game. Please review the instructions for today's class that have been posted on the Google Classroom:
2) On a Google Doc, identify how the language used in the speech was ‘clear, respectful, stimulating, and congruent’. Use specific examples for each. 3) When you have finished this, please begin working on your Effective Leadership Speech. The assignment details are posted below. We will discuss the assignment in more detail when we return to class on Thursday.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - Today we discussed the language of leadership and we reviewed the knowledge and skills self-assessment. For homework, please ensure that your third case study is submitted before 11:59PM tonight.
Monday, November 6, 2017 - Today you submitted your answers to the "What makes a Leader" article. Then we worked on the following:
We conducted a leadership knowledge and skills self-assessment
Upon completing and submitting the self-assessment, you were given time to put the finishing touches on your Case Study 3 submission. Please complete this for homework if you are not finished by the end of class.
Friday, November 3, 2017 - No classes today (midterm marks meeting)
Thursday, November 2, 2017 - Today we continued with the LD presentations. Over the weekend, please ensure that you have completed (or are working on) the following:
1. Submit all of your work related to your LD presentation (presentation, poster, references)
2. Complete the Google Doc questions related to the "What makes a Leader" article by Daniel Goleman.
3. Work on your third case study (due on Tuesday, November 7)
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 - Today we started the LD presentations. We will complete the presentations in class tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - Today we took up the leadership style self quiz and then we started to discuss Emotional Intelligence. For Monday, please read the article posted on Google Classroom and then complete the questions on the associated Google Doc. You will submit your answers to Turnitin on Monday.
Monday, October 30, 2017 - Today we discussed leadership and different leadership styles. For homework, please complete the self quiz. We will discuss our answers in class tomorrow.
Mr. Stott's Class - I am away today at a U20 Boys Volleyball game. You will be joining Mr. Oest's class today.
Friday, October 27, 2017 - Today we wrote our Unit 2 mini test. The remaining time was given for students to work on their LD Presentations and Case Study 3. A reminder that your LD presentations will begin on Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 2017 - Today we completed a short review for the upcoming mini test on Friday. The remainder of the time was given for you to work on your LD Presentations and Case Study 3.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - Today, Mr. Oest is away. His class will be joining mine. We will be taking up the Questions for Discussion on Page 99 from last night's homework. Afterwards, we will be participating in a decision making activity to get you applying the decision making process practically. There is no homework this evening, however, you should prepare for your mini test on Friday, continue work on your LD presentations and your Case Study 3 submission.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - Today we took a note on decision making. Afterwards, students were given time to read pages 92 - 99 from the textbook. Students were asked to answer the "questions for discussion" on page 99. If you are unable to complete the questions in class, you should complete these for homework this evening. We will be taking these up at the beginning of class tomorrow.
Monday, October 23, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class: I am away from school today and so the class will be taught in Mr. Stott's room. Please go to room 6 for period 4.
Mr. Stott's class: Welcome Mr. Oest's class! Today, we participated in a time-management activity. Working in small groups, you were tasked with spending $86,400 in twenty four hours. Afterwards, we discussed our choices and you learned that the way we spent our money was a parallel to the way we "spend" our time. The remainder of the class, was given to work on their LD presentations.
Friday, October 20, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we worked on our LD presentations and we discussed the second case study. Over the weekend, please continue to work on your LD presentations and your third case study.
Mr. Stott's Class - Today we discussed how time management applies to the classical management approaches. The remaining class time was given for students to work on their Learning Differences Presentation, and to conference with me regarding their second case study submission. For homework, please continue to work on your Learning Differences Presentation.
Thursday, October 19, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed Time Management. For homework, please download the PowerPoint presentation and read pages 32-36 in the textbook. Tomorrow we will discuss the second case study assignment and there will be time to work on your Learning Differences presentations.
Mr. Stott's Class - Today we began our discussion of time management. We took a note on time management and completed a self-assessment activity to determine our time management habits. For homework, please read pages 32 - 37 and explain how time management applies to the three classical management approaches. We will share our responses tomorrow. Also, please continue to work on your Learning Differences Presentation.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - Today we discussed yesterday's Misunderstood Minds activity and then we went over the Learning Differences Presentation. We will determine presentation dates before the end of the week. Your presentation topics are posted on Google Classroom.
Mr. Stott's class - I am away today at a U20 Boys Volleyball game. As a result, you will be joining with Mr. Oest's class today. Please participate to the best of your ability with Mr. Oest's lesson in my absence. Tomorrow, we will wrap up the Misunderstood Minds activity as a class.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - Today we completed the Misunderstood Minds activity.
Mr. Oest's class: For homework, please complete the following:
1. Develop strategies to assist someone with an LD through 2 of the activities that we completed in class.
2. Consider how you could apply these strategies at the workplace.
Mr. Stott's class: For homework, please ensure that you have completed Activity A for all of the difference scenarios.
Monday, October 16, 2017 - Today we discussed our results from the Myers-Briggs test and then we started to look at learning disabilities. For homework, please answer the three questions at the end of the learning disabilities PDF.
Mr. Stott's Class: Today we discussed our results from the Myers-Briggs test and then we started to look at learning disabilities. For homework, please answer the three questions at the end of the learning disabilities PDF. We will be taking up both the Myers-Briggs and the Learning Disabilities questions tomorrow at the beginning of class.
Friday, October 13, 2017 - Today we took up the first unit test and then we completed the Myers-Briggs Activity. We will take up our answers to the Myers-Briggs activity on Monday. Over the weekend, please complete your second case study. Don't forget that it is due on Monday.
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - Today we discussed learning styles and then we performed the self-assessment. For homework, please continue to work on your second case study. Don't forget that you now have the option of handing in the case study on Monday, October 16.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - Today we wrote the first unit test.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - Today we reviewed for the first unit test. Don't forget that the test is tomorrow. We will be writing the test in room 14 (Mr. Oest's room).
Monday, October 9, 2017 - There is no school today. Happy Thanksgiving.
Friday, October 6, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we worked on "The Challenge" reflection questions. Don't forget to submit your responses to Google Classroom by Tuesday. Also, the first unit test is on Wednesday of next week. The review sheet is posted on Google Classroom. Happy Thanksgiving.
Mr. Stott's class - Today you submitted your reflections regarding "The Challenge" activity we completed yesterday. We then discussed your findings from Team Project 2. For homework, please ensure that you continue to review for your test next Wednesday. The review can be found on the Google Classroom.
Thursday, October 5, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we completed "The Challenge." For homework, please complete the following:
1. Download the test review sheet (Google Classroom).
2. Continue to work on the managing millennials activity. Complete the first two instructions from Team Project 1. We will discuss your answers in tomorrow's class.
3. Finish "The Challenge" questions. Your answers will need to be submitted tomorrow. The document can be found on Google Classroom.
Mr. Stott's class - Today we completed "The Challenge." For homework, please complete the following:
1. Download the test review sheet (Google Classroom).
2. Continue to work on the managing millennials activity. Complete the first two instructions from Team Project 2. We will discuss your answers in tomorrow's class.
3. Finish "The Challenge" questions. Your answers will need to be submitted tomorrow. The document can be found on Google Classroom.
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we watched the Simon Sinek video about workplace motivation and empathy. Then we discussed the workplace divide between millennials and baby boomers.
For homework, please complete the following:
1. Download the test review sheet.
2. Work on the managing millennials activity. Complete the first two instructions from Team Project 1. We will discuss your answers in Friday's class.
Mr. Stott's class - Today we watched the Simon Sinek video about workplace motivation and empathy. Then we discussed the workplace divide between millennials and baby boomers.
For homework, please complete the following:
1. Download the test review sheet - Begin to complete the review in preparation for your test next week.
2. Work on the managing millennials activity. Complete the instructions from Team Project 2. We will discuss your answers in Friday's class.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we completed our corporate scandals presentations. There is no homework tonight unless you have not yet read pages 38-44 in the textbook. If that is the case, please have these pages read for Thursday.
Mr. Stott's class - Today students presented their corporate scandals presentations. If you were unable to complete the reading and notes, please ensure that you read and make notes on pages 38-44 from the textbook.
Monday, October 2, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed workplace motivation (Theory X and Theory Y). We also went over the first case study assignment. For homework, please read pages 38-44 in the textbook.
Mr. Stott's class - Today we discussed workplace motivation (Theory X and Theory Y). For homework, please read pages 38-44 in the textbook. We will be presenting our corporate scandals assignment tomorrow during class.
Friday, September 29, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed the first chapter from the textbook and then we worked on a Managerial Decision Task. If you were unable to complete it in class today, please continue to work on it over the weekend. We will discuss our answers on Monday.
Mr. Stott's class - Today you continued working on your corporate scandals presentation and your Managerial Decision Task. The presentations will be on Tuesday and the Decisions task is due in class on Monday.
Thursday, September 28, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed the first chapter from the textbook and then we worked on a Managerial Decision Task. If you were unable to complete it in class today, please continue to work on it over the weekend. We will discuss our answers on Monday.
Mr. Stott's class - Today we discussed the first chapter from the textbook and then we worked on a Managerial Decision Task. If you were unable to complete it in class today, please continue to work on it over the weekend. We will discuss our answers on Monday.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed stress and how to manage stress in the workplace. Then we worked on our corporate scandals assignments. For homework, please read pages 3-17 in the textbook (if you did not read it last night).
Mr. Stott's class - Today we worked on your corporate scandals presentations. For homework, pleaseread pages 3-17 in the textbook (Managers and the Management Process). We will be discussing this material in class tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class - Today we completed the workplace ethics in-class activity. For homework, please continue to work on your corporate scandals presentations.
Mr. Oest's class - Today we completed the workplace ethics in-class activity. For homework, please continue to work on your corporate scandals presentations and read pages 3-17 in the textbook (Managers and the Management Process). We will be discussing this material in class tomorrow.
Monday, September 25, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class - Today we discussed the corporate scandals assignment and then we reviewed the ethics PowerPoint. For homework, please continue to work on your corporate scandals assignment. Don't forget that the first case studies assignment is due today. Please submit it to Turnitin before midnight.
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed the corporate scandals assignment and then we reviewed the ethics PowerPoint. For homework, please continue to work on your corporate scandals assignment. Don't forget that the first case studies assignment is due today. Please submit it to Turnitin before midnight.
Friday, September 22, 2017 - No class today due to the Ontario Universities Fair.
Thursday, September 21, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class - Today we examined the case of Martin Shkreli, the 'Pharma Bro'. We discussed how his actions would be considered unethical business practices. Then, we used the remainder of the class to work on the case study assignment. Don't forget that the assignment needs to be submitted to Turnitin on Monday, September 25th.
If you are finished the 1st case study, consider using some of your time over the weekend to work on your corporate scandals assignment. The details for this assignment are posted below and on our Google Classroom.
Mr. Oest's class - Today we examined the case of Martin Shkreli, the 'Pharma Bro'. We discussed how his actions would be considered unethical business practices. Then, we used the remainder of the class to work on the case study assignment. Don't forget that the assignment needs to be submitted to Turnitin on Monday, September 25th.
If you are finished the 1st case study, consider using some of your time over the weekend to work on your corporate scandals assignment. The details for this assignment are posted below.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed business ethics. For homework, please continue to work on your two upcoming assignments (Case Study 1 and the Corporate Scandals Assignment). Below are links and articles related to unethical business practices.
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed business ethics. For homework, please continue to work on your two upcoming assignments (Case Study 1 and the Corporate Scandals Assignment). Below are links and articles related to unethical business practices.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class - Today we discussed proper MLA formatting and submission criteria for the case study assignment. We also took up the first quiz. The solutions to the quiz are posted on Google Classroom. An exemplar from the case studies assignment is also posted.
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed proper MLA formatting and submission criteria for the case study assignment. We also took up the first quiz. The solutions to the quiz are posted on Google Classroom. An exemplar from the case studies assignment is also posted.
Monday, September 18, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class: Today we discussed motivation. For homework, please continue to work on your case study or corporate scandals assignment. We will take up the quiz at the beginning of tomorrow's class.
Mr. Oest's class: Today we discussed motivation. For homework, please continue to work on your case study or corporate scandals assignment. We will take up the quiz at the beginning of tomorrow's class.
Friday, September 15, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class: Today we wrote the communication and conflict management quiz. The remaining time was given to work on your corporate scandals and case studies assignments.
Corporate Scandals Topics (Mr. Stott's Class):
Thomas L - Equifax
David - Bernie Madoff
Dylan - Volkswagon
Serge - HP
Jake - Uber
Harry - Equifax
Joe - Google
Liam - Lockheed
Mr. Oest's class: Today we wrote the first quiz on communication. Over the weekend, please continue to work on either your case study assignment or your corporate scandal presentation. We will be discussing proper citation formatting for the case studies assignment on either Monday or Tuesday. Have a good weekend.
Thursday, September 14, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class: Today we practiced resolving conflicts by utilizing the conflict management strategies that we discussed in class. For homework, please prepare for tomorrow's quiz. Ensure that you have downloaded the DigiExam client onto your computer. The quiz details are posted on Google Classroom.
Mr. Oest's class: Today we practiced resolving conflicts by utilizing the conflict management strategies that we discussed in class. For homework, please prepare for tomorrow's quiz. The quiz details are posted on Google Classroom.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - Today we recapped the topics from the reading that was completed for homework. We then went over the conflict management PowerPoint. For homework, please review for your upcoming quiz on Friday. Additionally, please continue to work on your corporate scandals and case studies assignments.
Mr. Oest's Class: Today we went over the reading from last night (effective communication, barriers to communication, and how communication can be improved) and then we started to discuss conflict and conflict resolution. For homework, please start working on your case study assignment and continue to prepare for Friday's quiz.
Quiz on Friday, September 15 - some details to consider (more will be added later in the week):
The Triangle of Meaning
Summary: The Five Levels of Public Speaking
Linear Model of Communication
Interactive Model of Communication
3 types of Noise
Barriers to communication
Conflict management strategies
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - Today we discussed the corporate scandals and case studies assignments. Then we went over the levels of communication PowerPoint. For homework, please read the pages 360-376 in the textbook and take notes on the following topics: effective communication, barriers of communication, and how communication can be improved.
Monday, September 11, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class: Today we took up the Business Leaders Quiz. We then worked through defining leadership and examining management challenges. We then took a note on levels of communication.
Mr. Oest's class: Today we discussed communication and we went over the "Levels of Communication" PowerPoint. For homework, please ensure that you have joined both Google Classroom and Turnitin.
Friday, September 8, 2017 - Away at Camp Wahanowin. Get some rest this weekend because school gets into full swing on Monday.
Thursday, September 7, 2017 - Away at Camp Wahanowin.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - No classes today (away at Camp Wahanowin - Don't forget that we leave at 10AM).
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 - Welcome back to school and welcome to Business Leadership 12. Please don't forget to join our class on Google Classroom. Please complete the following trivia exercise for Monday, September 11, 2017. We will be taking this up at the beginning of class.
Toronto Prep School - Fall/Winter Semester 2017
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Mr. Stott: cstott@torontoprepschool.com
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Friday, January 12, 2018 - Exam Review. Good luck on all of your final exams.
Thursday, January 11, 2018 - Exam Review.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 - Exam Review.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 - Exam Review.
Monday, January 8, 2018 - Happy New Years. Welcome back to school. This week we will be reviewing for the final exam.
Mr. Stott's Class: Today we began preparing for our final exam review. As a class, we went through review strategies, anxiety management, and final exam protocols. The class was then divided into expert groups. As part of your expert groups, you will be preparing a review Kahoot for your classmates to participate in at the end of our unit reviews. The expert groups are listed below. We will continue our review tomorrow.
- Unit 1
David
Dylan
- Unit 2
Harry
- Unit 3
Jake
Serge
- Unit 4/5
Liam
Joe
December 23rd - January 7th: HOLIDAY BREAK - NO CLASSES
Friday, December 22, 2017 - Today we discussed the exam review sheet and the exam studying schedule we are going to follow in the new year. The exam review will be posted on Google Classroom.
Happy holidays.
Thursday, December 21, 2017 - Today we wrote the final unit test. There is no homework tonight.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 - Today we completed our event planning presentations. Then, we finished reviewing for tomorrow's unit test.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - Today we continued with our event planning presentations. Then, we started reviewing for the final unit test. For homework, please continue to prepare for the unit test.
Monday, December 18, 2017 - Today we started our event planning presentations. We will continue with the presentations in tomorrow's class. For homework, don't forget to prepare for Thursday's final unit test.
Friday, December 15, 2017 - Today we worked on our 5th case study and the Event Planning Assignment. Don't forget that the Event Planning presentations are on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
Thursday, December 14, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's Class: We looked at employer misconduct and discussed its significance to Business Leadership and leadership in general. Additionally, you were given time to work on your Classroom Event Planning assignment and Case Study 5.
Mr. Oest's class: You joined Mr. Stott's class. You were given time to finalize your Case Study 5 submission. Additionally, you were given time to work on your Classroom Event Planning assignment.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 - Today we discussed corporate misconduct. Afterwards, we continued to work on the 5th case study and the event planning assignment.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - Today we discussed e-business. For homework, please continue to work on your 5th case study.
Monday, December 11, 2017 - Today we discussed consensus building and we took up the relationship bank account worksheet. For homework, please continue to work on your 5th case study and the event planning assignment.
Friday, December 8, 2017 - Today we discussed positive relationship building. For homework, complete the Relationship Bank Account assignment. This weekend, please continue to work on your event planning assignment and your 5th case study.
Thursday, December 7, 2017 - Today we discussed some specific companies in terms of their organizational structures. Then, we continued to work on our Classroom Event Plan. For homework, please continue to work on your Classroom Event Plan.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - Today we started the organizing unit and we discussed organizational hierarchies. For homework, please complete the following:
1. You and a partner are starting a new company.
2. You will choose the product/ products that you will sell.
3. You will identify an organizational structure that your company will use and the roles within that structure
4. You will also identify the roles and responsibilities of each level within the structure
5. Once you’ve decided on the above steps, draw out your organizational structure and write down the roles of those within your OS.
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - Today we discussed the speed as a competitive advantage article and then we started working on the Event Planning Assignment. For homework, please determine the following:
1. Choose a group
2. Choose an event
3. Confirm your event with your teacher
Monday, December 4, 2017 - Today we looked at Porter's Competitive Strategies and then we started working on our critical analysis of an article. For homework, please complete your critical analysis of the article posted below.
Article: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/253372
Friday, December 1, 2017 - Today we discussed competitive advantage. Over the weekend, consider starting your 5th and final case study.
Thursday, November 30, 2017 - Today we discussed our SMART goals from yesterday and then we discussed SWOT analyses. For homework, please perform a SWOT analysis of yourself.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - Today we took up the questions from the reading (discussing forecasting, contingency planning, and stretch goals) and then we looked at the goal setting PowerPoint. For homework, create 3 SMART goals for either yourself or for a business. We will take up our answers in class tomorrow.
Mr. Stott's class: I am away today at the U20 Volleyball Tournament. In my absence, you will be going to Mr. Oest's class.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - Today we had our leadership speeches. For homework, please make sure that you complete the following:
1. Finish your SOW for the school event.
2. Read pages 123-128 in the textbook (we will discuss this information in class tomorrow).
Monday, November 27, 2017 - Today we continued to work on our SOWs in terms of planning an event for the school. For homework, please complete the following:
1. Leadership speech (you are presenting tomorrow)
2. Finish your SOW for the school event (presenting on Wednesday)
3. Read pages 123-128 in the textbook (we will discuss this information in class on Wednesday).
Friday, November 24, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class: Today you had your second InStage VR session and then we continued to work on our Statement of Work (SOW) for the Event Planning exercise. Over the weekend, please ensure that you complete your 4th case study.
Mr. Stott's class: Today you had your second InStage VR session and then we continued to work on our Statement of Work (SOW) for the Event Planning exercise. Over the weekend, please ensure that you complete your 4th case study.
Thursday, November 23, 2017 - Today we started to discuss event planning and project management. We will finish the case study in class tomorrow. For homework, please continue to work on your leadership speech and your 4th case study.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 - Today we wrote the unit 3 quest. For homework, please continue to work on your leadership speeches and your 4th case study.
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - Today we reviewed our InStage Analytics, we prepared for tomorrow's quest, and then we continued to work on our speech and the 4th case study. For homework, please prepare for tomorrow's quest.
Monday, November 20, 2017 - Today we read about types of leaders in the textbook and then we conducted two leadership activities. For homework, please continue to prepare for Wednesday's unit quest.
Friday, November 17, 2017 - Today we had our first InStage VR session. We also continued to work on our "Remember the Titans" questions. Over the weekend, please finish your movie questions and continue to work on your speech. Don't forget that next week we also have the unit 3 quest and the 4th case study is due on Friday. Have a good weekend.
Thursday, November 16, 2017 - Today we finished watching "Remember the Titans" and then we completed the InStage VR form. Don't forget that the first VR session is tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 - Today we discussed the InStage VR Schedule, we looked at the unit 3 quest review, and then we started to watch "Remember the Titans." For homework, please continue to work on your Leadership speeches. Don't forget that we need to complete the InStage forms and upload submit our speeches in tomorrow's class.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 - Today we discussed the specifics of the first VR session and then we worked on our leadership speeches. Remember that you need to have a rough draft of your speech ready for Thursday because it needs to be sent to InStage if you want to have text available for your speech on Friday.
Monday, November 13, 2017 - Today we read the Leadership Now article and then we answered the accompanying questions. For homework, please continue to work on your leadership speeches.
Friday, November 10, 2017 - There are no classes today (parent-teacher interviews)
Thursday, November 9, 2017 - Over the weekend, please continue to work on your leadership speech. Don't forget that the first VR practice session is on Friday, November 17, 2017.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's and Mr. Stott's class - Today Mr. Oest is away at the soccer tournament, and Mr. Stott is away at a U20 volleyball game. Please review the instructions for today's class that have been posted on the Google Classroom:
1) Watch the video of Steve Jobs delivering his commencement address to the University of Stanford:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc&t=3s
2) On a Google Doc, identify how the language used in the speech was ‘clear, respectful, stimulating, and congruent’. Use specific examples for each.
3) When you have finished this, please begin working on your Effective Leadership Speech. The assignment details are posted below. We will discuss the assignment in more detail when we return to class on Thursday.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - Today we discussed the language of leadership and we reviewed the knowledge and skills self-assessment. For homework, please ensure that your third case study is submitted before 11:59PM tonight.
Monday, November 6, 2017 - Today you submitted your answers to the "What makes a Leader" article. Then we worked on the following:
Friday, November 3, 2017 - No classes today (midterm marks meeting)
Thursday, November 2, 2017 - Today we continued with the LD presentations. Over the weekend, please ensure that you have completed (or are working on) the following:
1. Submit all of your work related to your LD presentation (presentation, poster, references)
2. Complete the Google Doc questions related to the "What makes a Leader" article by Daniel Goleman.
3. Work on your third case study (due on Tuesday, November 7)
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 - Today we started the LD presentations. We will complete the presentations in class tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - Today we took up the leadership style self quiz and then we started to discuss Emotional Intelligence. For Monday, please read the article posted on Google Classroom and then complete the questions on the associated Google Doc. You will submit your answers to Turnitin on Monday.
Monday, October 30, 2017 - Today we discussed leadership and different leadership styles. For homework, please complete the self quiz. We will discuss our answers in class tomorrow.
Mr. Stott's Class - I am away today at a U20 Boys Volleyball game. You will be joining Mr. Oest's class today.
Friday, October 27, 2017 - Today we wrote our Unit 2 mini test. The remaining time was given for students to work on their LD Presentations and Case Study 3. A reminder that your LD presentations will begin on Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 2017 - Today we completed a short review for the upcoming mini test on Friday. The remainder of the time was given for you to work on your LD Presentations and Case Study 3.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - Today, Mr. Oest is away. His class will be joining mine. We will be taking up the Questions for Discussion on Page 99 from last night's homework. Afterwards, we will be participating in a decision making activity to get you applying the decision making process practically. There is no homework this evening, however, you should prepare for your mini test on Friday, continue work on your LD presentations and your Case Study 3 submission.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - Today we took a note on decision making. Afterwards, students were given time to read pages 92 - 99 from the textbook. Students were asked to answer the "questions for discussion" on page 99. If you are unable to complete the questions in class, you should complete these for homework this evening. We will be taking these up at the beginning of class tomorrow.
Monday, October 23, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class: I am away from school today and so the class will be taught in Mr. Stott's room. Please go to room 6 for period 4.
Mr. Stott's class: Welcome Mr. Oest's class! Today, we participated in a time-management activity. Working in small groups, you were tasked with spending $86,400 in twenty four hours. Afterwards, we discussed our choices and you learned that the way we spent our money was a parallel to the way we "spend" our time. The remainder of the class, was given to work on their LD presentations.
Friday, October 20, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we worked on our LD presentations and we discussed the second case study. Over the weekend, please continue to work on your LD presentations and your third case study.
Mr. Stott's Class - Today we discussed how time management applies to the classical management approaches. The remaining class time was given for students to work on their Learning Differences Presentation, and to conference with me regarding their second case study submission. For homework, please continue to work on your Learning Differences Presentation.
Thursday, October 19, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed Time Management. For homework, please download the PowerPoint presentation and read pages 32-36 in the textbook. Tomorrow we will discuss the second case study assignment and there will be time to work on your Learning Differences presentations.
Mr. Stott's Class - Today we began our discussion of time management. We took a note on time management and completed a self-assessment activity to determine our time management habits. For homework, please read pages 32 - 37 and explain how time management applies to the three classical management approaches. We will share our responses tomorrow. Also, please continue to work on your Learning Differences Presentation.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - Today we discussed yesterday's Misunderstood Minds activity and then we went over the Learning Differences Presentation. We will determine presentation dates before the end of the week. Your presentation topics are posted on Google Classroom.
Mr. Stott's class - I am away today at a U20 Boys Volleyball game. As a result, you will be joining with Mr. Oest's class today. Please participate to the best of your ability with Mr. Oest's lesson in my absence. Tomorrow, we will wrap up the Misunderstood Minds activity as a class.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - Today we completed the Misunderstood Minds activity.
Mr. Oest's class: For homework, please complete the following:
1. Develop strategies to assist someone with an LD through 2 of the activities that we completed in class.
2. Consider how you could apply these strategies at the workplace.
Mr. Stott's class: For homework, please ensure that you have completed Activity A for all of the difference scenarios.
Monday, October 16, 2017 - Today we discussed our results from the Myers-Briggs test and then we started to look at learning disabilities. For homework, please answer the three questions at the end of the learning disabilities PDF.
Mr. Stott's Class: Today we discussed our results from the Myers-Briggs test and then we started to look at learning disabilities. For homework, please answer the three questions at the end of the learning disabilities PDF. We will be taking up both the Myers-Briggs and the Learning Disabilities questions tomorrow at the beginning of class.
Friday, October 13, 2017 - Today we took up the first unit test and then we completed the Myers-Briggs Activity. We will take up our answers to the Myers-Briggs activity on Monday. Over the weekend, please complete your second case study. Don't forget that it is due on Monday.
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - Today we discussed learning styles and then we performed the self-assessment. For homework, please continue to work on your second case study. Don't forget that you now have the option of handing in the case study on Monday, October 16.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - Today we wrote the first unit test.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - Today we reviewed for the first unit test. Don't forget that the test is tomorrow. We will be writing the test in room 14 (Mr. Oest's room).
Monday, October 9, 2017 - There is no school today. Happy Thanksgiving.
Friday, October 6, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we worked on "The Challenge" reflection questions. Don't forget to submit your responses to Google Classroom by Tuesday. Also, the first unit test is on Wednesday of next week. The review sheet is posted on Google Classroom. Happy Thanksgiving.
Mr. Stott's class - Today you submitted your reflections regarding "The Challenge" activity we completed yesterday. We then discussed your findings from Team Project 2. For homework, please ensure that you continue to review for your test next Wednesday. The review can be found on the Google Classroom.
Thursday, October 5, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we completed "The Challenge." For homework, please complete the following:
1. Download the test review sheet (Google Classroom).
2. Continue to work on the managing millennials activity. Complete the first two instructions from Team Project 1. We will discuss your answers in tomorrow's class.
3. Finish "The Challenge" questions. Your answers will need to be submitted tomorrow. The document can be found on Google Classroom.
Mr. Stott's class - Today we completed "The Challenge." For homework, please complete the following:
1. Download the test review sheet (Google Classroom).
2. Continue to work on the managing millennials activity. Complete the first two instructions from Team Project 2. We will discuss your answers in tomorrow's class.
3. Finish "The Challenge" questions. Your answers will need to be submitted tomorrow. The document can be found on Google Classroom.
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we watched the Simon Sinek video about workplace motivation and empathy. Then we discussed the workplace divide between millennials and baby boomers.
For homework, please complete the following:
1. Download the test review sheet.
2. Work on the managing millennials activity. Complete the first two instructions from Team Project 1. We will discuss your answers in Friday's class.
Mr. Stott's class - Today we watched the Simon Sinek video about workplace motivation and empathy. Then we discussed the workplace divide between millennials and baby boomers.
For homework, please complete the following:
1. Download the test review sheet - Begin to complete the review in preparation for your test next week.
2. Work on the managing millennials activity. Complete the instructions from Team Project 2. We will discuss your answers in Friday's class.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we completed our corporate scandals presentations. There is no homework tonight unless you have not yet read pages 38-44 in the textbook. If that is the case, please have these pages read for Thursday.
Mr. Stott's class - Today students presented their corporate scandals presentations. If you were unable to complete the reading and notes, please ensure that you read and make notes on pages 38-44 from the textbook.
Monday, October 2, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed workplace motivation (Theory X and Theory Y). We also went over the first case study assignment. For homework, please read pages 38-44 in the textbook.
Mr. Stott's class - Today we discussed workplace motivation (Theory X and Theory Y). For homework, please read pages 38-44 in the textbook. We will be presenting our corporate scandals assignment tomorrow during class.
Friday, September 29, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed the first chapter from the textbook and then we worked on a Managerial Decision Task. If you were unable to complete it in class today, please continue to work on it over the weekend. We will discuss our answers on Monday.
Mr. Stott's class - Today you continued working on your corporate scandals presentation and your Managerial Decision Task. The presentations will be on Tuesday and the Decisions task is due in class on Monday.
Thursday, September 28, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed the first chapter from the textbook and then we worked on a Managerial Decision Task. If you were unable to complete it in class today, please continue to work on it over the weekend. We will discuss our answers on Monday.
Mr. Stott's class - Today we discussed the first chapter from the textbook and then we worked on a Managerial Decision Task. If you were unable to complete it in class today, please continue to work on it over the weekend. We will discuss our answers on Monday.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed stress and how to manage stress in the workplace. Then we worked on our corporate scandals assignments. For homework, please read pages 3-17 in the textbook (if you did not read it last night).
Mr. Stott's class - Today we worked on your corporate scandals presentations. For homework, please read pages 3-17 in the textbook (Managers and the Management Process). We will be discussing this material in class tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class - Today we completed the workplace ethics in-class activity. For homework, please continue to work on your corporate scandals presentations.
Mr. Oest's class - Today we completed the workplace ethics in-class activity. For homework, please continue to work on your corporate scandals presentations and read pages 3-17 in the textbook (Managers and the Management Process). We will be discussing this material in class tomorrow.
Monday, September 25, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class - Today we discussed the corporate scandals assignment and then we reviewed the ethics PowerPoint. For homework, please continue to work on your corporate scandals assignment. Don't forget that the first case studies assignment is due today. Please submit it to Turnitin before midnight.
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed the corporate scandals assignment and then we reviewed the ethics PowerPoint. For homework, please continue to work on your corporate scandals assignment. Don't forget that the first case studies assignment is due today. Please submit it to Turnitin before midnight.
Friday, September 22, 2017 - No class today due to the Ontario Universities Fair.
Thursday, September 21, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class - Today we examined the case of Martin Shkreli, the 'Pharma Bro'. We discussed how his actions would be considered unethical business practices. Then, we used the remainder of the class to work on the case study assignment. Don't forget that the assignment needs to be submitted to Turnitin on Monday, September 25th.
If you are finished the 1st case study, consider using some of your time over the weekend to work on your corporate scandals assignment. The details for this assignment are posted below and on our Google Classroom.
Mr. Oest's class - Today we examined the case of Martin Shkreli, the 'Pharma Bro'. We discussed how his actions would be considered unethical business practices. Then, we used the remainder of the class to work on the case study assignment. Don't forget that the assignment needs to be submitted to Turnitin on Monday, September 25th.
If you are finished the 1st case study, consider using some of your time over the weekend to work on your corporate scandals assignment. The details for this assignment are posted below.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 -
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed business ethics. For homework, please continue to work on your two upcoming assignments (Case Study 1 and the Corporate Scandals Assignment). Below are links and articles related to unethical business practices.
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed business ethics. For homework, please continue to work on your two upcoming assignments (Case Study 1 and the Corporate Scandals Assignment). Below are links and articles related to unethical business practices.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class - Today we discussed proper MLA formatting and submission criteria for the case study assignment. We also took up the first quiz. The solutions to the quiz are posted on Google Classroom. An exemplar from the case studies assignment is also posted.
Mr. Oest's class - Today we discussed proper MLA formatting and submission criteria for the case study assignment. We also took up the first quiz. The solutions to the quiz are posted on Google Classroom. An exemplar from the case studies assignment is also posted.
Monday, September 18, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class: Today we discussed motivation. For homework, please continue to work on your case study or corporate scandals assignment. We will take up the quiz at the beginning of tomorrow's class.
Mr. Oest's class: Today we discussed motivation. For homework, please continue to work on your case study or corporate scandals assignment. We will take up the quiz at the beginning of tomorrow's class.
Friday, September 15, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class: Today we wrote the communication and conflict management quiz. The remaining time was given to work on your corporate scandals and case studies assignments.
Corporate Scandals Topics (Mr. Stott's Class):
Thomas L - Equifax
David - Bernie Madoff
Dylan - Volkswagon
Serge - HP
Jake - Uber
Harry - Equifax
Joe - Google
Liam - Lockheed
Mr. Oest's class: Today we wrote the first quiz on communication. Over the weekend, please continue to work on either your case study assignment or your corporate scandal presentation. We will be discussing proper citation formatting for the case studies assignment on either Monday or Tuesday. Have a good weekend.
Thursday, September 14, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class: Today we practiced resolving conflicts by utilizing the conflict management strategies that we discussed in class. For homework, please prepare for tomorrow's quiz. Ensure that you have downloaded the DigiExam client onto your computer. The quiz details are posted on Google Classroom.
Mr. Oest's class: Today we practiced resolving conflicts by utilizing the conflict management strategies that we discussed in class. For homework, please prepare for tomorrow's quiz. The quiz details are posted on Google Classroom.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - Today we recapped the topics from the reading that was completed for homework. We then went over the conflict management PowerPoint. For homework, please review for your upcoming quiz on Friday. Additionally, please continue to work on your corporate scandals and case studies assignments.
Mr. Oest's Class: Today we went over the reading from last night (effective communication, barriers to communication, and how communication can be improved) and then we started to discuss conflict and conflict resolution. For homework, please start working on your case study assignment and continue to prepare for Friday's quiz.
Quiz on Friday, September 15 - some details to consider (more will be added later in the week):
The Triangle of Meaning
Summary: The Five Levels of Public Speaking
Linear Model of Communication
Interactive Model of Communication
3 types of Noise
Barriers to communication
Conflict management strategies
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - Today we discussed the corporate scandals and case studies assignments. Then we went over the levels of communication PowerPoint. For homework, please read the pages 360-376 in the textbook and take notes on the following topics: effective communication, barriers of communication, and how communication can be improved.
Monday, September 11, 2017 -
Mr. Stott's class: Today we took up the Business Leaders Quiz. We then worked through defining leadership and examining management challenges. We then took a note on levels of communication.
Mr. Oest's class: Today we discussed communication and we went over the "Levels of Communication" PowerPoint. For homework, please ensure that you have joined both Google Classroom and Turnitin.
Friday, September 8, 2017 - Away at Camp Wahanowin. Get some rest this weekend because school gets into full swing on Monday.
Thursday, September 7, 2017 - Away at Camp Wahanowin.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - No classes today (away at Camp Wahanowin - Don't forget that we leave at 10AM).
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 - Welcome back to school and welcome to Business Leadership 12. Please don't forget to join our class on Google Classroom. Please complete the following trivia exercise for Monday, September 11, 2017. We will be taking this up at the beginning of class.
Business Leaders Trivia -
Course Outline -
Monday, September 4, 2017 - No classes today (Labour Day).