Explore how strong leadership plays a big role in properly implementing Lean Six Sigma to drive success and efficiency.
In the modern business world, competition is fierce and margins are tight. Smart organizations strive to create a culture of continuous process improvement where the search for operational excellence never truly ends. In this situation, methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma provide powerful tools that help streamline processes and eliminate waste. At its core, Lean […]
The four-month SMU Tech CxO Excellence Program welcomed its first cohort of students in early February. Classes are taught by current or previous CIOs and CTOs in top organizations across DFW—with a curriculum focused on leadership, cybersecurity, financial planning, and more. This article originally appeared on Dallas Innovates BY LANCE MURRAY • FEB 29, 2024 Southern Methodist University […]
First cohort of the four-month program started February 8 with guest speaker Charlie Feld DALLAS (SMU) – Current and aspiring technology leaders can now enroll in a new program at SMU that aims to help them excel in C-suite roles. The SMU Tech CxO Excellence Program, created in partnership with the Tech CxO Launchpad, welcomed […]
Sharlene Jenner is a recognized leader in marketing strategy and a subject matter expert on marketing uses for artificial intelligence, machine learning and personalized engagement. Described as an “executive bridge builder between engagement strategy and emerging technology,” Sharlene is a versatile and visionary executive with expertise in all facets of digital transformation, technology direction, executive […]
Dan Sturdivant has a story to tell. Actually, he has many. Dan originally joined SMU CAPE as a substitute for another instructor on leave, and now he has taught courses in the Digital Marketing Certificate Program for the last five years. Dan teaches Search Engine Optimization and Digital Marketing Strategies and recently launched a new […]
Legendary and influential are not hyperbolic terms to describe the indefatigable Gail Sachson. Gail is an influencer with an incredible impact on DFW’s cultural community. Gail started her career as an elementary school teacher and enrolled in SMU after moving to Dallas, obtaining a master of fine arts. She continued to teach art classes to […]
Lean Six Sigma offers professionals a variety of educational pathways to learn the skills and knowledge that best suit their needs. Determining the best path to pursue is the first step for those who aspire to sharpen their leadership skills with a Lean Six Sigma training credential. With online Lean Six Sigma programs, some choose […]
Chief Executive reported that businesses with a greater percentage of women leaders performed better financially. The companies in the top 20% of financial performance employ women in 37% of their leadership roles. Women bring documented advantages to organizations when assuming high managerial and executive roles. To be effective, employees must be able to understand and […]
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Calling all project managers! Get that resume updated because your services are in demand. High demand. The industry is expected to add a whopping 22 million new jobs (an increase of 33 percent) through 2027, according to the Project Management Institute’s study Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027. “Demand over the next 10 […]