About this course: This course 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.
Created by: University of Virginia
Taught by: Edward D. Hess, Professor of Business Administration
Darden School of Business
| Commitment | 6 weeks, 1-3 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Course Overview
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4 readings
WEEK 2
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 ...
9 videos, 1 reading
Graded: The Entrepreneur Must Grow Too!
WEEK 3
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.
10 videos, 1 reading
Graded: The Secret of High Performance is High Employee Engagement
WEEK 4
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.”
7 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Growth is Much More Than a Strategy—It Requires a System
WEEK 5
Building a Senior Management Team
The required reading is “SecureWorks.”
7 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Building a Senior Management Team
WEEK 6
Final Exam
This is the final exam.
Graded: Final Exam
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Ratings and Reviews
Excelent
Insightful. A great expansion of part 1.
SUPERB WITH SUPERB PROFESSOR. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
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SV
Ed is an incredible professor that keeps you hooked during the whole class! Great business cases and analysis! Of course, the interviews with the entrepreneurs themselves are awesome! Loved this course, definitely 5 stars.