Course Summary
This course explores the management of international organizations, examining the challenges and opportunities that come with leading organizations in a global context.Key Learning Points
- Gain a deeper understanding of international organizations and their management
- Learn about the challenges and opportunities of leading organizations in a global context
- Explore strategies for effective leadership in international organizations
Related Topics for further study
- International Organizations
- Global Leadership
- Effective Management
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Strategic Planning
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of international organizations and their management
- Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of leading organizations in a global context
- Learn effective strategies for cross-cultural communication and strategic planning
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of management principles
- Interest in international organizations and global leadership
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Global Leadership
- International Business
- Managing in a Global Economy
Related Education Paths
- Certificate in International Business Management
- Certificate in Global Leadership
- Master of International Management
Related Books
Description
This course provides an introduction to International Organizations and the United Nations, and explores how business and management tools can be applied in these settings to achieve better, more effective results. With a focus on cross-sector partnerships in a changing world, the course offers you insights into the inner workings of international organizations and the challenges they face today. It will introduce you to effective, state-of-the art management tools and principles to help you lead change in this world – taught by senior staff of international organizations themselves.
Outline
- Welcome to the Course
- Introduction from Tina Ambos and Gilbert Probst
- Learn more about the IO-MBA programme
- Course Syllabus
- Test your knowledge before you start (not graded)
- Introduction to International Organizations
- Introduction by Julian Fleet
- Early examples of international organizations
- Historical context of international organizations
- Taxonomy - Different ways to classify organizations
- The UN Charter and basic principles
- The UN governance system
- The UN Security Council
- ECOSOC and the Sustainable Development Goals
- UN Secretariat and Secretary General
- Explore the UN System
- Additional Readings
- Additional Readings
- UN Charter
- Explore the SDGs
- Quiz week 1
- The Shifting Context for International Organizations
- Introduction from Stephan Mergenthaler and Sebastian Buckup
- Networks and Hierarchies
- Global supply chains and production networks
- Regional and plurilateral trade agreements
- Global efforts to address climate change
- Practical example - Combating deforestation
- Internet history and cyber-security of nation states
- Internet governance and global policy debates
- Conclusion
- Additional Readings
- Additional Readings
- Additional Readings
- Additional Readings
- Quiz week 2
- Leadership in the UN System
- Introduction and the strategic triangle
- UN strategic alignment and creating space
- Expectations of the Secretary-General
- Authority of the Secretary-General in the UN Charter
- Example: Dag Hammarskjöld on creating space
- UN convening power and high-level panels
- UN leadership through setting goals
- UN leadership through data and bold visions
- Introduction to Part 4 and 5
- Four scenarios on the future of multilateralism
- The UN's role in norms and global public goods
- Conclusions
- Strategy and Leadership
- Dag Hammarskjöld
- Additional Readings
- Additional Readings
- Additional Readings
- Quiz week 3
- Public Private Partnerships
- Introduction from Gilbert Probst and Lea Stadtler
- What do we mean by Public Private Partnerships?
- Why do international organizations engage in PPPs?
- Sectoral strengths and differences in PPPs
- Practical examples of PPPs in action
- Partnership life cycle and operational model
- Partnership governance structure
- How to prepare and select suitable partners
- The role of broker organizations in partnerships
- What is the role of businesses in sustainable development?
- The complexity of cross-sector relationships
- Are partnerships a panacea?
- Partnerships in practice: when informal relationships differ from formal
- The collaborative mindset: managerial styles for partnerships
- Case study of brokerage
- Quiz week 4
- Marketing & Fundraising
- Introduction from Claudia Romo Edelman
- Building a marketing plan
- Marketing plan example
- Managing your brand
- Branding - Octagon example
- Fundraising
- Fundraising - How to build a case for support
- Media and communications
- Media Tools - examples
- Cause marketing
- Global Fund - Identify guide for partners
- Dan Pallotta on charity
- Strategic communication plan
- Quiz week 5
Summary of User Reviews
This course on International Organizations Management offers a comprehensive understanding of the role and management of international organizations. Users have praised the course for its practical approach in teaching concepts and theories, and its relevance to real-world scenarios.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The practical approach in teaching concepts and theoriesPros from User Reviews
- Relevance to real-world scenarios
- Comprehensive coverage of international organizations
- Engaging and interactive course content
- Highly knowledgeable and experienced instructors
- Flexibility in scheduling and pace
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- Limited depth in certain topics
- Lack of individualized attention from instructors
- Course assignments could be more challenging
- Lack of opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction
Gilbert Probst
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