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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Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II
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PlanningEntrepreneurshipBusiness IntelligenceInnovationStrategic Management
Learner Career Outcomes
60%
started a new career after completing these courses
43%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Approx. 9 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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University of Virginia
A premier institution of higher education, The University of Virginia offers outstanding academics, world-class faculty, and an inspiring, supportive environment. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University is guided by his vision of discovery, innovation, and development of the full potential of students from all walks of life. Through these courses, global learners have an opportunity to study with renowned scholars and thought leaders.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Course Overview
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1 hour to complete
4 readings
4 readings
About the Course10m
Getting the Most from the Course10m
Syllabus10m
Readings10m
2 hours to complete
The Entrepreneur Must Grow Too!
This week will look at the role of the entrepreneur in growing a business. The required reading is Edward D. Hess, “Barbara Lynch Gruppo: An Entrepreneurial Journey,” Case Study. There are two optional readings “Global Medical Imaging, LLC” and “Growth is the Dynamic Confluence of Strategy” in this module also.
2 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 72 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
9 videos
The 5th P is People8m
People are Your Number 1 Asset14m
The Transition from Me to Them9m
Delegation: From Doer to Manager4m
Best Practices of Delegation13m
Becoming a Leader8m
Becoming a Mentor and Coach6m
You Must Grow1m
1 reading
Module 2 Readings10m
1 practice exercise
The Entrepreneur Must Grow Too!30m
2 hours to complete
The Secret of High Performance is High Employee Engagement
The required reading for this module is “Trilogy Health Services, LLC: Building a Great Service Company” by Gosia Glinkska and Edward D. Hess. There is an optional reading also: “Leaders Bank: Creating A Great Place To Work” Case Study.
2 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 99 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
10 videos
Leadership Behaviors, Culture, and Best Practices for Hiring6m
The Secrets of High Performance Organizations: 9 Strategies 6m
What is High Employee Engagement (HEE) and How Do You Get There?2m
What is the Best Job You've Ever Had?1m
Research: What do Employees Want?22m
Research: Behaviors that Lead to Growth in an Organization?6m
High Employee Engagement is Built Through Trust11m
Creating Your Company's Secret Sauce11m
Conversation with Randall Bufford, Trilogy Health Services18m
1 reading
Module 3 Readings10m
1 practice exercise
The Secret of High Performance is High Employee Engagement30m
2 hours to complete
Growth is Much More Than a Strategy—It Requires a System
The required reading is Edward D. Hess, “Room & Board” Case Study. The second required reading is “Growth Is Much More Than Just A Strategy: It’s A System.”
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 73 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
7 videos
Measure and Reward Behaviors7m
An Internal Growth System5m
The CEO's Office 4m
Room and Board: Quality and Relationships20m
Room and Board: Key Expectations7m
UPS Case Study10m
1 reading
Module 4 Readings10m
1 practice exercise
Growth is Much More Than a Strategy—It Requires a System30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM GROW TO GREATNESS: SMART GROWTH FOR PRIVATE BUSINESSES, PART II
by DNSep 29, 2015
Hess is an excellent mind and teacher/leader/expert/veteran/entrepreneur in the field! Can't wait to connect and learn more from him, he seems to understand business like a seasoned man should.
by ASAug 1, 2017
This course was an amazing course that taught me many real life examples and cases. Thanks to Pro: Edd Hess for making this course so interesting and charming.
by EBNov 7, 2015
Insightful course that will remind the student of the critical importance of people in the business, as well as critical best practices. Great course!
by NHApr 8, 2019
Excellent course. Has been able to touch all the main topics that are required to become a good entrepreneur. Thanks for preparing this course.
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