Managing People in Organizations Minor

The Managing People in Organizations minor focuses on preparing students for moments they encounter in school and work where managing interpersonal dynamics is critical and requires understanding complex issues, navigating change, managing conflict, and motivating and influencing others. The minor prepares students to manage others through a focus on managing people in business organizations (e.g., coaching, performance management, collaboration) with consideration of organizational contexts (e.g., culture, change management, teams). The Managing People in Organizations minor will support Carlson School students in (1) achieving personal and organizational goals through motivation, teamwork, engagement, commitment, influence, positive social interactions, and job performance and (2) examining and developing their personal styles and capabilities to manage effectively. Equipping students with the skills to better manage people in organizational settings will serve them well as they move into organizations upon graduation and prepare them to lead from day one.