Overview

Why do some companies fail while others grow and succeed for generations? Common perceptions often attribute organizational success to great leadership, timing, or unique ideas. Although these traits certainly play a role in helping companies grow, research shows that corporate success often hinges on whether a company is value driven. Such companies have core ideologies that drive almost every major decision. In this course, we look at empirical data on why some companies succeed while others fail. By looking at companies that were created prior to 1950 (e.g., Disney, Marriott, or 3M), we can understand why certain organizations have been able to grow and achieve exceptional success through many different eras in the American economy. The lessons learned from these visionary companies have broad application to organizations of all sizes, including accounting and financial service firms. This course also examines how a changing world — particularly artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven decision-making — are reshaping what it means to build and sustain a successful organization. Participants will learn how the core principles of visionary companies apply in today’s environment, where technology continues to change and improve daily operations.

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