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How Organizations Work: Systems, Power, and Culture

Explore the unseen currents that drive organizational behavior, including systems thinking, culture, decision-making, and change.

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7 episodes51 min total

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Course outline

Episode 1: Organizations as Systems: The Big Picture

Uncover how organizations function as dynamic systems, where every part influences the whole. We'll dive into systems thinking and how it applies to your workplace.

Episode 2: Organizational Structure: Why Hierarchy Exists

Discover the purpose behind hierarchical structures in organizations. We'll explore how hierarchy influences efficiency and decision-making processes.

Episode 3: Culture: The Invisible Rules That Shape Behavior

Delve into the culture of organizations and how these unwritten rules and shared values shape everyday behavior and long-term success.

Episode 4: Power and Politics: How Things Really Get Done

Explore the intricate dynamics of power and politics within organizations, and how they shape the decision-making and overall functioning.

Episode 5: Decision-Making: How Organizations Choose

Understand the decision-making processes within organizations and what drives the choices that shape future directions.

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Organizations as Systems: The Big Picture

Uncover how organizations function as dynamic systems, where every part influences the whole. We'll dive into systems thinking and how it applies to y...

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Ep 2

Organizational Structure: Why Hierarchy Exists

Discover the purpose behind hierarchical structures in organizations. We'll explore how hierarchy influences efficiency and decision-making processes.

6:27