- Level Foundation
- Duration 11 hours
- Course by University of Virginia
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This course offers an action-oriented introduction to Giving Voice to Values (or GVV), an exciting new approach to values-driven leadership development in the workplace, in business education and in life. GVV is not about persuading people to be more ethical, but instead it starts from the premise that most of us already want to act on our values, but that we also want to feel that we have a reasonable chance of doing so effectively. Through positive, real life examples, pre-scripting, rehearsal and peer coaching, GVV builds the skill, the confidence and likelihood that we will act on our values more often and more successfully. Based on research and practice, with over 1,000 pilots in educational settings and companies on all seven continents, GVV helps answer the questions: "What if I were going to act on my values? What would I say and do? How could I be most effective?" This course was developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and is taught by top-ranked faculty. You will come away from GVV with an expanded toolkit, as well as practice, in a variety of methods and techniques for voicing and enacting your own values and principles. You will develop and practice leadership skills in "peer coaching" with other learners. Through cases and stories based on recognizable workplace, classroom and life values conflicts, you will apply the GVV techniques and "re-frames", expanding your repertoire for possible action as well as identifying and rehearsing responses that are likely to be most effective. Through this practice, you will gain greater confidence and competence in voicing and enacting your values effectively.Modules
Welcome to the Course!
1
Discussions
- Meet and Greet
1
Videos
- Welcome to the Course and Week 1
1
Readings
- Course Requirements & Resources
GVV: The Thought Experiment
1
Assignment
- GVV Survey
4
Videos
- The Client Who Fell Through the Cracks
- The Client Who Fell Through the Cracks: What Happened?
- Why Take this Course?
- What is Giving Voice to Values (GVV)?
GVV in the Workplace
5
Videos
- GVV in the Workplace: The Challenge
- Interview With Royanne, Chief Ethics Officer for a Fortune 100 Company
- Interview With Chris, Professor at Notre Dame
- Interview with John, President and COO
- Interview with Kevin, President of Basik Insight, LLC and Retired Lieutenant Colonel US Air Force
Research, Approaches, and Flips
3
Videos
- What the Research Tells Us
- The Three A's
- The Three GVV "Flips"
The Foundational Pillars of GVV
3
Videos
- The Seven GVV Pillars
- GVV Pillar One: VALUES
- GVV Pillar Two: PURPOSE
Week 1 Wrap-Up Activities
1
Assignment
- Week One
1
Videos
- Key Takeaways From Week 1
A Tale of Two Stories and Choice
1
Assignment
- Exercise: A Tale of Two Stories
4
Videos
- Week 2 Introduction
- A Tale of Two Stories
- Debriefing a Tale of Two Stories and GVV Pillar Three: CHOICE
- Obedience to Authority and Choice
Normalization and Self-knowledge & Alignment
1
Assignment
- GVV Personal-Professional Profile
2
Videos
- GVV Pillar Four: NORMALIZATION
- Enablers and Disablers & GVV Pillar Five: SELF-KNOWLEDGE & ALIGNMENT
GVV Case Study: The Diversity Consultant
3
Videos
- The Diversity Consultant
- The Diversity Consultant: What Happened?
- Reconsidering Your Starting Assumptions
Week 2 Wrap-Up Activities
1
Assignment
- Week Two
1
Videos
- Key Takeaways from Week 2
Voice and Reasons and Rationalization
4
Videos
- Welcome to Week 3
- Introduction to GVV Scripting and Action Planning
- GVV Pillars: Voice
- GVV Pillars: Reasons & Rationalizations
Levers for Impact
5
Videos
- Levers for Influence/Impact: It Depends Where You Sit
- GVV Case Study: Jeff Salett From the Top (A)
- GVV Case Study: Jeff Salett From the Top (B)
- GVV Case Study: Is This My Place? Speaking Up (A)
- GVV Case Study: Is This My Place? Speaking Up (B)
Week 3 Wrap-Up Activities
1
Assignment
- Week 3 Quiz
1
Peer Review
- A Tale of Two Stories: The Do-Over
1
Videos
- Key Takeaways from Week 3
The Challenges and Opportunities of Values Driven Leadership
6
Videos
- Welcome to Week 4
- The Challenges and Opportunities of Values-Driven Leadership
- The Challenges and Opportunities of Values-Driven Leadership: For Managers and Corporate Users
- The Challenges and Opportunities of Values-Driven Leadership: For Faculty
- Lessons of GVV
- GVV for Senior Leaders
GVV in the Workplace: The Solution
5
Videos
- GVV In the Workplace: The Solution
- Interview With Royanne, Chief Ethics Officer for a Fortune 100 Company
- Interview with Chris, Professor at Notre Dame
- Interview with John, President and COO
- Interview with Kevin, President of Basik Insight, LLC and Retired Lieutenant Colonel US Air Force
Week 4 and Course Wrap-Up Activities
1
Assignment
- Week 4 Quiz
1
Peer Review
- Giving Voice to Values Implementation Plan
1
Videos
- Course Key Takeaways
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Embark on an action-oriented journey with "Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values." This foundational course, offered by Coursera and developed at the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, equips learners with practical skills for values-driven leadership. Taught by top-ranked faculty, the course spans 660 minutes and includes positive real-life examples, pre-scripting, rehearsal, and peer coaching. Ideal for those in business and management, it enhances your confidence and competence in enacting your values effectively. Subscription options include a starter plan.

Mary Gentile