Projektkurs Public Management: Positive Management in public and private sector - Einzelansicht

This course was developed in the context of the European project EDUC+M (Positive Management). For more information: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/ls-puma/forschung/educ-m 

Our seminar on innovation in positive management offers a comprehensive view of what the concept of positivity comprises. Private enterprises and public organizations also need to recognize that besides the rational perspective, like profit-oriented and traditional interests, other perspectives should be taken into consideration and that these special concerns get increasing attention. It highlights economic, social and environmental facts, analyses the unintended consequences of growth, discusses the concept of sustainability and offers an insight into the related actions of the United Nations. The basic concept of positive thinking and distinctive characteristics of positive businesses are portrayed. New viewpoints and special aspects of value creation are crucial in the case of positive organizations that results in social, economic and environmental sustainability. Students who participate in this seminar will learn about specific aspects of positive private and public organizations in a blended learning format.

The coure contains:

• introduction on the importance of sustainable policies
• sustainable operations
• sustainable finance
• sustainable HR
• new business models, e.g. circular and functional economy
• sustainable public administration
• transparency and accountability in public administration

Please be aware that the final confirmation as to whether the course will take place is dependent on out partner (University of Caligari) and will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Group work (portfolio)