The course is based on Angela Duckworth's theory on Grit. It is designed to explore the concept of Grit and its importance for personal and professional success. The course focuses on developing the psychological traits and skills necessary to overcome challenges, persevere in the face of obstacles, and bounce back from failures. Students will learn strategies and techniques to enhance their resilience, determination, and perseverance in pursuit of their goals.

When we begin to address issues in an organization, one of the first areas we must evaluate is the organizational climate. In this course, we discuss the relationship between culture and climate and how leaders and first-line managers and supervisors can cultivate a positive and healthy work environment. High employee morale is a consequence of a positive work environment. When people are part of a healthy work environment, they will be motivated, increase job satisfaction, and build individual and collective resilience.

Team cohesion is a dynamic construct that enables a group of people to work together effectively. Leaders develop cohesion by organizing people to work in teams, promoting trust between team members, ensuring mutual respect between team members, showing genuine concern for people, being there when the going gets tough, and talking about setbacks. Teamwork is the consequence of developing team cohesion. Developing cohesion is essential for building resilient teams.

The course "The Power of Purpose: Finding Meaning and Fulfillment at Work" is designed to help individuals uncover their unique sense of purpose and apply it to their professional lives. The course explores the importance of purpose in work and provides strategies and tools on how to cultivate a sense of meaning and fulfillment at work, leading to increased motivation, engagement, and overall well-being.

Most people are uncomfortable with change. This workshop addresses the importance of organizational change to drive innovation. It explains problem-solving and decision-making through the experiential learning cycle. It also explores the concepts of knowledge emergence and diffusion. It creates awareness of how one can get in the way of progress when we have entrenched mental models and are stuck in the "way it used to be". Learning how to facilitate organizational change helps sustain a competitive advantage.