Overview
Building on your understanding of personal values, this course explores how organizational values shape leadership, culture, and decision-making. Participants will learn to identify both aspirational and critical values within an organization by examining key documents, leadership behaviors, and character-driven leadership practices. The course also examines how values influence recruitment, development, and retention of talent—and how they impact leaders at every level.
Key Benefits
- Identify your organization’s core values
- Understand how organizational values shape workplace culture and behavior
- Strengthen your leadership through alignment with organizational values
- Learn how values affect talent management and development
What’s Included
- Case studies from new and long-standing organizations
- Tools to analyze organizational value statements and actions
- Guided reflection on the intersection of personal and organizational values
- Practical strategies for character-driven leadership at every level
Organizational values are the foundation for character-driven leadership—connecting what we believe with how we behave as leaders.
Course Modules
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Certificate program
This course is a part of the following certificate program:

Who this course is designed for
- Emerging and experienced leaders seeking to align actions with values
- HR professionals and team leaders shaping workplace culture
- Organizational development and training specialists
- Anyone driving mission- or values-based initiatives
- Ideal for those aiming to lead with authenticity, improve team cohesion, and foster purpose-driven workplaces
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Distinguish between personal and organizational values
- Analyze how values are communicated and demonstrated through documents, actions, and leadership behavior
- Identify the origins and evolution of organizational values
- Explain how values influence recruitment, development, and retention of talent
- Apply character-driven leadership practices aligned with organizational values
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
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Have additional questions?
Reach out to Kristi Hickman, Administrative Specialist for the Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab at kristi.hickman@asu.edu
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