Aalto University Executive Education Ltd
Online Course in Future of WorkHelsinki, Finland
DURATION
27 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* the course is free of charge, learners have access to the course materials for 8 weeks
Key Summary
Introduction
The landscape of work has been undergoing a significant transformation for years, well before the pandemic accelerated these changes. Navigating the future of work can be challenging amidst constant information overflow. This course, supported by academic research, helps you make sense of these changes.
Designed as a starting point for understanding the evolving landscape of work, it offers a curated collection of academic insights presented in an easily accessible format. You’ll explore how the roles of individuals, organisations, and society have transformed, and how these shifts impact our work today and in the future.
Benefits
In today’s fast-paced world, understanding the future of work is more crucial than ever. This course offers a gateway to comprehending the profound changes reshaping our work environments. By delving into the roles of individuals, organizations, and society, you’ll gain valuable insights into the dynamics of modern work. With a foundation in academic research, this course equips you with the tools to navigate and thrive in the evolving landscape of work.
- Future-Ready Skills: Learn how work is disconnecting from traditional constraints like time and place, and analyze the implications of these changes.
- Insight into Megatrends: Understand how digitalisation, ecological, and social sustainability are transforming contemporary organisations.
- Organizational Evolution: Explore the evolution of organizational paradigms and cultures, and how modern organizations integrate multiple paradigms.
- Leadership and Structure: Learn about vertical, distributed, and hybrid organizational structures, their strengths, and their relationship to organizational culture and leadership.
Ideal Students
This course is for anyone who wants to understand the evolving landscape of work and its implications for individuals, organizations, and society.
Whether you are a professional looking to adapt to new work dynamics, an HR specialist shaping organizational culture, a business leader navigating digital and sustainable transformations, or a student preparing for a future career, you will benefit from this course.
Curriculum
Contents
This course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and thrive in the evolving landscape of work.
Each chapter has a “must read” and a “good read” reading list. In order to complete the course, you will have to complete all the quizzes and reflection assignments. You will need to study the “must read” reading list in order to complete the quizzes.
This course consists of five chapters and each chapter has multiple sections. After each section, there is either a quiz or a reflection assignment so that you can reflect on what you have learned. The language of the course is English, and all videos include subtitles.
The estimated study time for the course is 27 hours. The recommended study schedule for the course is 4–5 hours per week over 5–6 weeks. You can complete the course flexibly at your own pace.
Modules
- Module 1: How is Work Changing
- Module 2: Societal Perspective
- Module 3: Organisational Perspective
- Module 4: Individual Perspective
- Module 5: Conclusions
Program Outcome
Learning Objectives
- Grasp Employment Evolution: Gain insights into the historical and future changes in white-collar employment at various levels.
- Analyze Work Trends: Understand how work is gradually disconnecting from time, place and employment. Examine how work is becoming more flexible and the individual implications of these shifts.
- Understand Organizational Impact: Learn how digitalization and sustainability are reshaping modern organizations and their operations.
- Explore Leadership and Structures: Understand the development of organizational structures and leadership styles, and their integration with contemporary organizational cultures.