About this course: In this capstone project class, you analyze a real-world case provided by N2Growth, a global firm that helps clients create a culture of leadership through practice areas like strategy, cultural transformation and organizational design. Based on the N2Growth case, you are expected to identify and diagnose organizational issues, select a senior leader and make recommendations in a culminating PowerPoint or Prezi presentation.
Created by: University of Pennsylvania
Taught by: Derek Newberry, Ph.D., Lecturer
Organizational Dynamics
Taught by: Dr. Aviva Legatt, Affiliated Faculty
Organizational Dynamics
| Basic Info | Course 5 of 5 in the Culture-Driven Team Building Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Week 1
9 videos, 2 readings
- Video: Capstone Introduction
- Video: Week 1 Introduction
- Video: Week 1: Tony Morales Interview
- Video: What Are Teams?
- Video: A Closer Look at Culture
- Video: Being Unaware of Culture
- Video: BART
- Video: Managing Reward Systems
- Video: Addressing Representational Gaps
- Reading: Organization Chart
- Reading: Company Introduction
Graded: Interview Questions
WEEK 2
Week 2
6 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Week 2 Introduction
- Video: Week 2: Tony Morales Interview
- Video: Environmental Misalignments
- Video: Individual Misalignments
- Video: Systems Thinking Frame
- Video: Diagnosing Problems in Groups and Teams
- Reading: Employee Interview Notes
Graded: Diagnosis of Organization
WEEK 3
Week 3
8 videos, 2 readings
- Video: Week 3 Introduction
- Video: Week 3: Tony Morales Interview
- Video: People as Symbols
- Video: Hiring and Cultural Fit
- Video: Questions that Help You Create a Diverse and Inclusive Team
- Video: Promoting Diversity
- Video: Team Roles
- Video: Team Culture Types
- Reading: Hiring a CFO
- Reading: Candidates
Graded: Candidate Selection
WEEK 4
Week 4
4 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Week 4 Introduction
- Video: Week 4: Tony Morales Interview, Part 1
- Video: Week 4: Tony Morales Interview, Part 2
- Video: Week 4 Conclusion (locked until after assignment)
- Reading: Instructions on how to use PPT/Prezi recording function
Graded: Final Recommendations Presentation
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