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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Subtitles: English
What you will learn
Different types of costs and how they are represented graphically
Cost-volume-profit analyses to answer questions around breaking even and generating profit
How to calculate and allocate overhead rates within both traditional and activity-based cost allocation systems
How to distinguish costs and benefits that are relevant from those that are irrelevant for a given management decision
Skills you will gain
- Planning
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Intelligence
- Innovation
- Strategic Management
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Approx. 9 hours to complete
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
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Course Overview
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4 readings
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
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
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
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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