Growing a business needs a dynamic set of skills, ranging from leadership, employee management, strategy, planning, finance, accounting, ethics, accountability, and profitability.
Developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, and led by top-ranked Darden faculty, this specialization covers challenges faced by private businesses, when they attempt to grow substantially. It starts with common challenges and human resource issues faced by private business. It then teaches you essential financial accounting skills for entrepreneurs, such as creating and interpreting cash flow, balance sheet, and income statements to make financial health conclusions.
This specialization also presents an exciting new approach to values-driven leadership development in the workplace, in business education, and in life. In an action oriented introduction to Giving Voice to Values (GVV), it is not about persuading people to be more ethical, but instead starts from the premise that most of us already want to act on our values, and we feel that we have a reasonable chance of doing so effectively. It then discusses the emergence of a new story about business, contextualizing it within a societal framework. Finally, it teaches you to write innovative business plans, by driving meaningful focus, forcing specificity, and bringing linkages between key business drivers to the foreground.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Explore the action-oriented course 'Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values' on Coursera, where you'll learn a groundbreaking method for integrating ethics into business practices. This course introduces the Giving Voice to Values (GVV) approach, designed to help leaders act on their values effectively in professional settings.
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Explore a new narrative for business in society with this insightful course from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Delve into models like corporate responsibility, philanthropy, shared value, and sustainability to understand how businesses can create or destroy value for various stakeholders beyond shareholders. This course will equip you with the knowledge to become a stakeholder entrepreneur, creating both profit and positive societal impact.
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Dive into Financial Accounting Fundamentals and gain a solid understanding of essential financial reporting tools. This course breaks down complex concepts into manageable lessons using engaging video content, practical business examples, and interactive activities to ensure you grasp the fundamentals of accounting.
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Transform your approach to creating a business plan by learning innovative techniques with 'Innovating with the Business Model Canvas'. This course combines design thinking and Lean Startup principles, making the process engaging and results-driven. Say goodbye to boring business plans and hello to effective, test-driven business model innovation!