BUS 107 — Navigating Organizational Power Dynamics
Quarter: Spring
Instructor(s): Tina Choi, Susan Greene
Date(s): Apr 11—May 16
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Thursdays
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 6:00—7:50 pm (PT)
Please Note: No class on May 2
Tuition: $470
Refund Deadline: Apr 13
Unit(s): 1
Enrollment Limit: 50
Status: Closed
Quarter: Spring
Day: Thursdays
Duration: 5 weeks
Time: 6:00—7:50 pm (PT)
Date(s): Apr 11—May 16
Unit(s): 1
Tuition: $470
Refund Deadline: Apr 13
Instructor(s): Tina Choi, Susan Greene
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
Enrollment Limit: 50
Recording Available: Yes
Status: Closed
Please Note: No class on May 2
In business, there are often complicated power struggles and competing agendas that affect the things we care about. What’s important to know about dealing with these struggles is learning how to build strong relationships with people in higher positions and with your peers. If you do this well, you’ll not only make allies but also become skilled at understanding the organization’s politics and advocating for your own interests. The result is a network of people that naturally support one another, with the most influential people—those who control power, information, and advice—at the center. This course explores the many aspects of influence, focusing on practical skills to help you become an essential part of the decision-making process. Students will learn how to analyze and map sources of power in organizations, develop strategies for personal empowerment, and apply concepts to real-world situations through case studies and self-reflective assignments. These competencies are indispensable when aspiring to become a catalyst for change.
TINA CHOI
CEO and Founder, Travonde
Tina Choi received an MBA from Cornell and spent over a decade with Apple in global operations strategy roles, overseeing $500 million in program spending. She worked on Apple’s most iconic products, such as the iPod, iPad, and iPhone, receiving several awards for her work. She championed many diversity and inclusion initiatives while chairing one of Apple’s Diversity Network Association groups and co-founded the Apple Entrepreneur Camp for Women. She co-authored an award-winning children’s book on Asian American leaders, Fighting for Change: Andrew Yang’s Path Forward. She’s an investor and advisor for Astia, an international network of angel investors dedicated to women-led, high-growth ventures that provide their inclusive teams with unparalleled access to capital. SUSAN GREENE
Executive Leadership Coach; Former Vice President of Human Resources, Patagonia
Susan Greene coaches CEOs, managers, and entrepreneurs at Apple, Google, Equinix, Moderna, Human Rights Campaign, and Guide Dogs for the Blind. She was the co-creator, facilitator, and coach for the Apple Women’s Leadership Program worldwide. Her leadership practices have been highlighted in Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, and HR Magazine. Textbooks for this course:
There are no required textbooks; however, some fee-based online readings may be assigned.