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Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 9 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Virginia
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This course, developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and taught by top-ranked faculty, focuses on the common human resource ("people") challenges faced by existing private businesses when they attempt to grow substantially. PART 1 OF THE GROW TO GREATNESS COURSE IS NOT A PREREQUISITE FOR TAKING THIS COURSE.

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Course Overview

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  • About the Course
  • Getting the Most from the Course
  • Syllabus
  • Readings

Reviewing Growth and Preparing Yourself for Growing Your Business

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • You Need to Grow in Order for Your Business to Grow
  • The 5th P is People
  • People are Your Number 1 Asset

1 Readings

  • Module 2 Readings

The Evolution of the Entrepreneur

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • The Transition from Me to Them
  • Delegation: From Doer to Manager
  • Best Practices of Delegation

More Business and Loyal Customers

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Entrepreneur Must Grow Too!

3 Videos

  • Becoming a Leader
  • Becoming a Mentor and Coach
  • You Must Grow

High Employee Engagement

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Creating High Employee Engagement
  • Leadership Behaviors, Culture, and Best Practices for Hiring
  • The Secrets of High Performance Organizations: 9 Strategies
  • What is High Employee Engagement (HEE) and How Do You Get There?

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  • Module 3 Readings

Research - What does it show us?

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  • What is the Best Job You've Ever Had?
  • Research: What do Employees Want?
  • Research: Behaviors that Lead to Growth in an Organization?
  • High Employee Engagement is Built Through Trust

How to Create Employee Engagement

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Secret of High Performance is High Employee Engagement

2 Videos

  • Creating Your Company's Secret Sauce
  • Conversation with Randall Bufford, Trilogy Health Services

Creating an Internal Growth System

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Research Based Concepts for Your Business and Life
  • Measure and Reward Behaviors
  • An Internal Growth System
  • The CEO's Office

1 Readings

  • Module 4 Readings

Room and Board Case Study

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Growth is Much More Than a Strategy—It Requires a System

3 Videos

  • Room and Board: Quality and Relationships
  • Room and Board: Key Expectations
  • UPS Case Study

Reviewing Concepts and Building a Senior Management Team

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Review Concepts from GTG 2
  • Why is this so hard?
  • Complexity of Managing Senior Management Team
  • Risks and Strategies for Hiring

1 Readings

  • Module 5 Reading

Hiring Strategies and Course Wrap Up

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Building a Senior Management Team

3 Videos

  • Onboarding New Hires Successfully
  • Research: Hire Slowly, Fire Quickly
  • SecureWorks Lessons Learned and Giving Thanks

Final Exam

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  • Final Exam

Auto Summary

"Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II" is a comprehensive course designed for those looking to navigate the complex human resource challenges that arise during significant business growth. Offered by Coursera and developed at the prestigious Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, this course is led by top-ranked faculty, ensuring a high-quality educational experience. The course delves into the "people" issues that private businesses commonly face as they expand, providing practical solutions and strategies to manage growth effectively. With a total duration of 540 minutes, it offers an in-depth exploration of these critical topics without requiring prior completion of Part I, making it accessible to a wide range of learners. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans, catering to different levels of commitment and professional development needs. Ideal for business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs, this foundational course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to achieve smart growth and sustain their business success.

Edward D. Hess
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Edward D. Hess