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University of Colorado Boulder

Transforming Communities

Driving meaningful change in your organization requires more than internal alignment. It also depends on understanding the communities, networks, and systems your organization touches. This course equips business professionals with the tools and mindset to support change that is strategic, inclusive, and grounded in real-world context. You will explore practical methods for understanding local needs, identifying existing strengths, and working with stakeholders to co-create solutions. Topics include sustainability and resilience fundamentals, needs assessments, asset mapping, and applying systems thinking to support transitions inside and outside your organization. Whether you lead programs, manage partnerships, or support community engagement, this course helps you apply your skills in ways that strengthen relationships, uncover opportunities, and deliver value through shared outcomes. What You’ll Learn: - Lead change by aligning organizational goals with community needs and assets. - Apply systems thinking to guide strategic transitions across teams or regions. - Use asset mapping and needs assessments to surface opportunities and guide engagement. - Strengthen your ability to co-create solutions with stakeholders and partners.

Status: Community Development
Status: Strategic Thinking
BeginnerCourse8 hours

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SS

5.0Reviewed Jun 26, 2020

Excellent course. If u are interested in community management, u must opt this course

EA

4.0Reviewed Jan 13, 2022

One of my favorite courses taken! Short but concise. And timely too.

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