HD512 Engagement and Motivation in the Workplace (2 cr.)

In this course, students learn how sustainable change in organizations is linked to strategies to increase engagement and motivation in the workplace. Students synthesize a cohesive body of knowledge and research in business strategy, organizational leadership, change management, team building, and motivational practices relating to employee engagement. Students are encouraged to apply course frameworks and strategies to real life situations.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Design ways for organizations to build their best future possibilities.
2. Design opportunities for meaningful dialogue, deep listening, and difficult conversations.
3. Strategize how organizations can shift awareness and broaden their field of attention.
4. Synthesize common mistakes and failures of traditional engagement efforts, and create more effective tactics for engagement.
5. Analyze engagement tools from the academic literature, and demonstrate a working knowledge of those tools.