Course+Agenda

Course Agenda

 * Pre-reading assignment prior to starting the course:**

Jackson, B.A., Baker, J. C., Cragin, k., Parachini, j., Trujillo, H. R., Chalk, P. (2005 ). //Organizational learning in terrorist groups and its implications for combating terrorism.// Santa Monica, CA: Rand Corporation. Accessed at http://www.rand_mg331.pdf terrorism counterterrorism organizational learning

Read the Summary and Chapters 1-2. (These are the only required sections, but since you may find the report interesting and useful, I have included it in its entirety for your reading enjoyment). While you read this material, ask yourself the following questions: Time requirement: 1 hour
 * Have we been as effective as the terrorist groups in adapting to change? Why or Why Not?
 * Can you identify a specific area where we have a significant advantage in combating terror? How about an area where we are significantly disadvantaged?
 * What are things we might do to close a gap between what we are doing currently and what needs to change or improve?


 * Lesson 1--Introduction**

Time requirement: 30 minutes


 * Topics:
 * Introduction to the course
 * Course Objectives and Outcomes
 * Definitions
 * Rationale for this course


 * Lesson 2**

Time requirement: 30 minutes

Assignment: 1 hour


 * Topics
 * Organizational culture
 * Drawbacks of dealing with Organizational Culture
 * Viscous
 * Mysterious
 * Unselective
 * Pervasive
 * What does our own culture look like?
 * What are our values and practices?


 * Lesson 3**

Time requirement: 30 minutes

Assignment: 1 hour


 * Topics
 * Knowledge hoarding and its problems
 * Change (for the better)
 * What can one person do?
 * Lessons Learned


 * Lesson 4**

Time requirement: 1 hour


 * Topics
 * Final Project
 * Create a blog
 * Post to the blog
 * Course evaluation