Evolving Organisations (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

20 January - 7 February
• Pre-assignment and reading on the future of work, due 7 February

8 February: First intensive day (Theme: my work and its future), Classroom 1003, Pasila, from 9.00 - 16.00
• Getting to know fellow learners
• Aims of the course and working methods
• Future of work
• Reactions and remedies of changing work (job crafting; agency at work)

9 – 28 February
• Reading (two articles) and preparation of interim assignment (due March 13)

29 February: Second intensive day (Theme: organizing), Classroom 1003, Pasila, from 9.00 - 16.00
• Different approaches to understanding organisations and organisational design

1 - 13 March
• Reading (two articles) and preparation of the interim and final assignment

14 March Third intensive day (Theme: organisation development), Classroom 1003, Pasila, from 9.00 - 16.00
Guest lecture: Jori Mäkkeli, Cultural Advisor, Futurice
• Self-managing organisations
• Different approaches to organisational development

15 March - 6 April
• Finishing the final assignment with additional readings, due 7 April on Moodle

28 April (grades and evaluation)

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Depending on the implementation, learning takes place in contact lessons, as independent studies, teamwork and/or online-studies. The course includes the assessment of one’s own learning.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a demonstration. The demonstration must be agreed with the course teacher. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning Look at "Instructions to students (master)"

Intro

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of work. You will learn various approaches to organisational development and how to apply them ethically. You will also explore new ways of organising and learn to drive positive change in your workplace

Materials

Readings for the pre-assignment (1 - 2 of the following):
Frey, C. B., & Osborne, M. A. (2013). The future of employment. Oxford Martin School. University of Oxford. https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/publications/the-future-of-employment/
Kilpi, ed (2016) Perspectives on new work. Sitra Studies 114. https://www.sitra.fi/en/publications/perspectives-new-work/
MIT work of the future: The work of the future: Shaping technology and Institutions. https://workofthefuture.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2019-09/WorkoftheFuture_Report_Shaping_Technology_and_Institutions.pdf
OECD Employment Outlook 2019: The Future of work. https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/9ee00155-en/index.html?itemId=/content/publication/9ee00155-en
Meda, D. (2017). The future of work: the meaning and value of work in Europe. International Labor Organisation. https://www.ilo.org/global/research/publications/papers/WCMS_532405/lang--en/index.htm
World Economic Forum. The Future of Jobs report (2018) https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-future-of-jobs-report-2018

Readings between 1st and 2nd intensive day
Lewis, M. W. (2014). Paradoxical Leadership to Enable Strategic Agility. California Management Review, 56(3), pp. 58-77 http://ezproxy.haaga-helia.fi:2048/login?url=http://dx.oi:10.1525/cmr.2014.56.3.58
or
Smith, W. K., Lewis, M. W., & Tushman, M. L. (2016). "Both/and” leadership. Harvard Business Review, 94(5), 62-70. http://ezproxy.haaga-helia.fi:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bsh&AN=114832968&site=ehost-live&scope=site
and
Martela, F. (2019) What makes self-managing organizations novel? Journal of Organization Design 8, 23 (2019).https://jorgdesign.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41469-019-0062-9

Readings between 2nd and 3nd intensive day
Rigby, D. K., Sutherland, J., & Takeuchi, H. (2016). Embracing agile. Harvard Business Review, 94(5), 40-50.http://ezproxy.haaga-helia.fi:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bsh&AN=114832966&site=ehost-live&scope=site
or
Rigby, D. K., Sutherland, J., & Noble, A. (2018). Agile at scale. Harvard Business Review, 96(3), 88-96.http://ezproxy.haaga-helia.fi:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bsh&AN=129192576&site=ehost-live&scope=site
and
an article/podcast to be announced later

A complete reading list with references supporting student learning will be presented in course Moodle

Teaching methods and instruction

This course has three major themes: 1) me and the future of work, 2) organising, 3) organisation development. As this is an intensive course, students are expected prepare for the classes before and between the intensive class days.
The teaching methods include readings, active learning applications, class discussions, short lectures and (critical) reflection of students' past and current experiences with work practices and organisations. These learning methods have been designed to foster the following meta competences: complex problem solving, critical thinking, people management, coordinating with others and cognitive flexibility.
Please notice that there is a compulsory pre-assignment (including reading) before the first class. Instructions will be sent to students ca. three weeks before the course starts.

Working life connections

Course themes and assignments relate to students’ own work and their work organisations.
Guest speaker on 14 March (Jori Mäkkeli from Futurice)

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

no exam

Internationality

International student body

Completion alternatives

Students requesting for RPL (recognition of prior learning) should prepare their applications (with the help of their tutoring teachers or Sanna Heiniö) and send them to Johanna Vuori by 27 January, 2020

Learning assignments

Pre-assignment (the future of work): max 20 points (instructions will be sent ca. three weeks before the class starts)
Interim assignment (tensions/paradoxes in own work): max 20 points (instructions given on the first intensive day)
Final assignment (organisational tensions + organisational development): max 60 points (instructions given on the second intensive day)

Assessment methods

Pre-assignment 20 points
Interim assignment 20 points
Final assignment 60 points

Evaluation is based on reaching the learning outcomes
Grading
88 – 100 points, grade 5
78 – 87 points, grade 4
68 – 77 points, grade 3
58 – 67 points, grade 2
50 – 57 points, grade 1
Students submitting their assignments later than 7 April will lose 1 point/day (maximum penalty -50 points)