Integrating The Curriculum: Executive Education In The 21st Century

Abstract

Executive education programs are becoming more innovative, learner centered and relevant to strategic organizational issues. They require action learning and greater customization to the ex-ecutive’s organization. This study presents an integrated design of two courses from different dis-ciplines that extend over two trimesters. Student assessments of their organizational culture in part one are integrated in part two with quantitative performance measurement. Interweaving culture and performance measurement in the context of their own organizations helps executives see how culture influences “bottom line” issues of performance and results. Their resulting recommendations for organizational change address underlying causes, rather than superficial symptoms.