This course focuses on the essential skills for leading and managing people in social impact organizations and initiatives. Students will explore talent management strategies for both paid and unpaid staff, techniques for managing across organizational hierarchies, and approaches to fostering inclusive organizational culture. The course examines how culture and identity shape workplace dynamics, strategies for change management, and methods for building effective teams across complex and cross-sectoral contexts. Through case studies and practical applications, students develop the relational leadership skills necessary to bring people along in social change efforts.
Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply talent management strategies appropriate for diverse staffing models, including paid staff, volunteers, and cross-sector teams.
- Demonstrate effective upward management and communication skills within organizational hierarchies.
- Analyze how culture and identity dynamics influence workplace interactions and organizational effectiveness.
- Design and implement change management strategies that effectively bring people along in organizational transitions.
- Facilitate teamwork across complex dynamics, including cross-sector collaboration and diverse stakeholder groups.