University of Michigan
Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders
University of Michigan

Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

Vic Strecher

Instructor: Vic Strecher

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.9

(23 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 6 hours
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

What you'll learn

  • The history of purpose in work

  • Purpose in work and ways of finding greater fulfillment of purpose through work

  • Approaches organizational leaders can take to create a more purposeful organization

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

In this week, you'll meet your instructor, Vic Strecher, and get a foundational introduction to what purpose is from a historical context through to contemporary times, and why purpose is important. This week of the course is for everyone!

What's included

6 videos3 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

In this week, you can expect to learn more about finding purposeful work and crafting your purpose in your work. This week of the course will be particularly relevant to current and future employees.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts

This week will provide insights into how to develop purposeful organizations and learn how to engage as a purposeful leader. You will hear from several guests in this week as they provide additional perspectives on purposeful leadership. The content in this week will be of particular interest to current and future leaders.

What's included

12 videos1 reading1 peer review

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Vic Strecher
University of Michigan
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