Building a Culture that Drives Business Forward: Managing in the Era of Gen-AI

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, characterized by technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. This course, "Building a Culture that Drives Business Forward: Managing in the Era of Gen-AI," focuses on cultivating a resilient organizational culture that embraces change and fosters innovation.

We will explore essential questions such as: How can humor and empathy transform challenging conversations into opportunities for building strong relationships? What interpersonal skills are vital for navigating the complexities of talent acquisition and negotiation in a fast-paced environment? How do you design high-performing teams that thrive on collaboration and creativity? What frameworks can guide us in envisioning the ideal organization for the future?

Through a blend of readings, video blogs, podcasts, and interactive discussions, this hands-on course empowers you to apply management concepts directly to real-world challenges. Key topics include leading with influence, negotiating effectively in hybrid work settings, fostering a culture of continuous innovation, and translating insights into actionable strategies.

By the end of this class, you will:

1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary management and organizational behavior, enabling you to analyze and enhance the dynamics within organizations.

2. Develop a personalized leadership style and negotiation skills through experiential learning opportunities.

3. Contribute to a diverse and inclusive learning community that prepares you for the future of work.

Join us on this transformative journey to build a culture that not only adapts to change but drives business forward.

To successfully participate in this remote offering, students need a computer and internet access. Students are expected to participate in 3 1/2 hours of synchronous instructional activities (scheduled on Zoom Meeting) each week. Students enrolled for 8 credits will work on a quarter-long capstone group project that will include additional field work (e.g., interviewing). Students enrolled for 12 credits will, in addition to the capstone project, work in groups to create a management tool. Students enrolled for the 8- or 12-credit options should expect 4 hours or 8 hours per week of asynchronous learning activities, respectively, including group work.

Students enrolled in the program (at 8 or 12 credit level) may also enroll in an additional mini-course in business negotiation for an additional 2 credits using the 10, or 14 credit options.

Anticipated Credit Equivalencies

Enrolling at 8 credits: 

4 - Managing in the Era of Gen-AI

4 - Capstone: Strategic Innovation and Organizational Design

Enrolling at 12 credits: 

4 - Managing in the Era of Gen-AI

4 - Capstone: Strategic Innovation and Organizational Design

4 - Special Topics in Practical People Analytics

Enrolling 10, or 14 credits:

Additional 2 credits - Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills