Students are required to demonstrate basic computer-based competencies . As organizations become more sophisticated, their management begins to recognize that the most essential asset in the quest for peak organizational performance is human competence. Managers are trying harder to improve human performance. Topics include specification and analysis of performance deficiencies as well as performance enhancement techniques . An introduction to team building processes, characteristics of high performance teams, group decision making techniques, methods to enhance team effectiveness, and individual assessment of team style.
Students develop a team-based organization, which is organized around their individual competencies.
An in-depth examination of strategic planning, organizational development, and change management from a continuous quality improvement perspective. Students understand the connection between strategic planning and the change management process. Additionally, demonstrate how this connection affects organizational alignment, cultural transformation and financial viability. Students will develop planning and implementation strategies with emphasis on methods to best develop individuals, enterprises and communities. HRD 666 Community Development 3 s.h.