University of Virginia - Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I
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Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I at Coursera Overview
Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I at Coursera Highlights
- 75% started a new career after completing these courses.
- Earn a shareable certificate upon completion.
- Flexible deadlines according to your schedule.
Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I at Coursera Course details
- This course, developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and taught by top-ranked faculty, focuses on challenges faced by existing private businesses when they attempt to grow substantially.
Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I at Coursera Curriculum
Course Overview
Welcome to the Class!
The Truth About Growth
Myths About Growth
The Eyebobs Conversation
Growth Research
A More Realistic View of Growth
A Growths Risk Assessment Tool
Julie Allinson Interview: Intro
Julie Allinson Interview
Julie Allinson Interview: Conclusion
Module 2 Readings
The Truth About Growth
Fellers Gourmet Workshop
Workshop: Part 1 Fellers Gourmet - Ready for Growth?
Workshop: Part 2 Fellers Gourmet - Growth Analysis
Workshop: Part 3 Fellers Gourmet - Growth Decision
Module 3 Readings
Fellers Gourmet Workshop
The 4 P's
The Infrastructure of Growing a Business: Planning, Prioritization, Pace and Processes
Defender Direct Case Study
Defender Direct: Planning, Prioritization, Pace and Processes
Prioritization: What, Whom, and Why? Where is the biggest fire?
Processes: 99% Defect Free On Time Delivery to Customers
Pacing Growth: Controlling Your Gas Pedal
Defender Direct Interview with Dave Lindsey
Module 4 Readings
The 4 P's
Four Ways to Grow a Business
How to Scale Your Business with Enchanting Travels Case Study
Customer Value Proposition
Enchanting Travels Case Study: Processes
Improving Your Business and Franchise Opportunities
Learning Companies: Innovating in Your Business
Scaling: Planning, Processes, Outsourcing, and Ways to Grow Your Business
Strategic Acquisitions
Enchanting Travels Interview with Parik Laxminarayan
Module 5 Reading
Four Ways to Grow a Business
Creating a Growth Plan
Growing a Business that has Commodity Products
Eric Barger's Growth Plan
Review for Final Exam
The Entrepreneurs' Way of Life
Be Good, Do Good - Giving Thanks
Module 6 Readings
Creating a Growth Plan
Final Exam
Final Exam
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