Minnesota State University, Mankato

Business Leadership Essentials: HR, Org Design & Negotiation Specialization

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Minnesota State University, Mankato

Business Leadership Essentials: HR, Org Design & Negotiation Specialization

Design Effective Organizations And Lead Talent. Build leadership skills in HR strategy, organizational design, and negotiation for business impact.

Amy Linde, MBA
DeQuindre Spencer, D.B.A., SPHR

Instructors: Amy Linde, MBA

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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create effective organizational structures that support business goals.

  • Align roles, teams, and processes for maximum efficiency.

  • Apply negotiation strategies to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

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January 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Explore how core HR functions align with organizational goals to strengthen workforce development and improve performance.

  • Apply legal and ethical frameworks to HR decisions while ensuring compliance and employee advocacy.

  • Use HR analytics and KPIs to make data-driven decisions that enhance workforce planning and effectiveness.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Business Ethics
Category: People Analytics
Category: Human Capital
Category: Labor Compliance
Category: Performance Management
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: People Development
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Performance Metric
Organizational Design

Organizational Design

Course 2 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to evaluate organizational structures to improve communication, decision-making, and overall performance.

  • How to design and optimize workflows by identifying bottlenecks and improving efficiency and productivity.

  • How to manage change and build a positive culture that increases employee engagement and satisfaction.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Business Process Improvement
Category: Decision Making
Category: Innovation
Category: Business Operations
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Organizational Development
Category: Workforce Management
Category: Workflow Management
Category: Productivity
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Change Management
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Performance Improvement
Category: Operational Excellence
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Business Management
Category: Collaboration

What you'll learn

  • Prepare strategically by setting goals, limits, alternatives, and uncovering underlying interests in negotiations.

  • Communicate effectively using listening, questioning, and emotional awareness to influence and build trust.

  • Solve conflicts and adapt negotiation strategies to achieve positive outcomes in real-world situations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Relationship Management
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Decision Making
Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Collaboration
Category: Active Listening
Category: Leadership
Category: Adaptability
Category: Negotiation
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Non-Verbal Communication
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Influencing
Category: Communication
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Cross-Functional Collaboration

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Amy Linde, MBA
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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