BUS 107 — Navigating Power and Influence in Organizations
Quarter: Spring
Instructor(s): Tina Choi, Susan Greene
Date(s): Mar 31—May 12
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Tuesdays
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 6:00—7:50 pm (PT)
Please Note: No class on April 14
Tuition: $540
Refund Deadline: Apr 2
Unit(s): 1
Enrollment Limit: 50
Status: Registration opens Feb 23, 8:30 am (PT)
Quarter: Spring
Day: Tuesdays
Duration: 6 weeks
Time: 6:00—7:50 pm (PT)
Date(s): Mar 31—May 12
Unit(s): 1
Tuition: $540
Refund Deadline: Apr 2
Instructor(s): Tina Choi, Susan Greene
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
Enrollment Limit: 50
Recording Available: Yes
Status: Registration opens Feb 23, 8:30 am (PT)
Please Note: No class on April 14
Understanding and navigating power dynamics in business is essential for effective leadership and management. This course will help students understand their leadership style and create a power declaration and map to aid in identifying and advancing projects relevant to their goals. Key topics include building and leveraging personal power, aligning with a higher purpose for impactful leadership, and navigating relational power dynamics. Students will also learn about the “four sources of power”—positional, relational, personal, and higher-purpose—through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises. By the end of the course, students will not only be able to diagnose the sources and distribution of power in an organization but also formulate a strategy for building their own sources of power. These competencies are indispensable when aspiring to become a catalyst for change. This course is ideal for current and aspiring managers, leaders, and professionals from diverse organizational settings seeking to improve their ability to navigate complex power dynamics and lead effectively.
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 spending. She worked on Apple's most iconic products, such as the iPod, iPad, and iPhone. She championed many diversity and inclusion initiatives while chairing one of Apple's Diversity Network Associations and co-founded the Apple Entrepreneur Camp for Women. She's an investor and advisor for Astia, an international network of angel investors dedicated to women-led, high-growth ventures. SUSAN GREENE
Executive Leadership Coach
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. As a corporate executive, Greene collaborated with founders to co-create companies that launched innovative products and pioneered environmental, social, and gender equity practices. She received an MA in psychology from the University of Santa Monica and is a certified professional coach. Textbooks for this course:
There are no required textbooks; however, some fee-based online readings may be assigned.