Designing Workplace Cultures and Communities

Catalog description

This course focuses on the personnel structures, techniques, and challenges associated with managing personnel in government and nonprofit organizations. Students will explore the ideas necessary for leading a diverse workforce successfully. Emphasis will be placed on organizational performance and client/community engagement in order to maximize the public value of nonprofit organizations. Students will learn about recruiting staff and volunteers, as well as strategically composing board membership to meet organizational goals. Topics will include organizational goal setting, program management/evaluation, community awareness/advocacy, and decision-making through collaborative models.