Organization, culture and management

Audience
‍The course is designed for managers, middle managers, HR professionals, project managers and others who want a holistic and practice-oriented understanding of how organizations function and develop. It is suitable for both the private and public sectors, and is relevant for anyone who wants to strengthen their expertise in organizational structure, culture, teamwork, leadership and change. The course is also suitable for professionals working with organisational development, change processes or improvement work.

Learning objectives
‍The course provides participants with a broad and practice-oriented introduction to how organizations are built, influenced and led. The topics range from structure, organizational forms and the Norwegian leadership model to culture, group dynamics, psychological security and change management. Through theory, models and reflection tasks, participants learn how organizations can evolve through conscious choices, good collaboration and systematic reflection.

After completing the course you will be able to

• Explain key concepts related to organizations, structure, formal and informal roles
• Know the most common forms of organization and consider what is appropriate in different situations
• Describe the difference between management and administration and know different leadership styles
• Understand the characteristics of Norwegian management culture and how the work environment model affects practice
• Analyze and influence organizational culture through artifacts, values, symbolism, and leadership behavior
• Explain team development, group dynamics and psychological security, and contribute to good teams
• Use change management models and manage resistance and participation safely
• Systematically reflect on own practice and translate learning into concrete measures
• Using tools for personal and organizational development through reflection and action plans