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Lean Six Sigma Professional Education

Yellow Belt: Fundamental Concepts for Lean Six Sigma Beginners

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training equips professionals with foundational knowledge to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in organizations.

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AI Career

Navigating the Next Frontier: AI Upskilling in the Workplace

Imagine Dallas in the late 1800s: a bustling hub where railroads crisscrossed, bringing with them the promise of new opportunities and industries. Transformation brought with it a wave of change, and those who adapted thrived. Today, we stand on the brink of another shift—one driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to reshape the […]

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Career Professional Education Women in Leadership

Instructor Wendy Hultmark Drives Meaningful Impact to Women in Leadership

What do you get when you combine a passion for empowering others with 20+ years of experience? SMU CAPE instructor Wendy Hultmark’s legacy of excellence in coaching leaders to enact positive change in the workplace.

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Career Professional Education Women in Leadership

Toya Walker: Women in Leadership Spotlight

Validation, distinction and the power of community: SMU Women in Leadership certificate student Toya Walker shares her experience in the program and what it has meant for her career.

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Career Lean Six Sigma Professional Education

The Role of Leadership in Driving Lean Six Sigma Success

Explore how strong leadership plays a big role in properly implementing Lean Six Sigma to drive success and efficiency.

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Career Lean Six Sigma Professional Education

How The Principles of Lean Can Transform a Business

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 […]

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News Professional Education

New SMU Program Gets Aspiring Tech Leaders Ready for the C‑Suite

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 […]

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Professional Education

NEW SMU PROGRAM HELPS ASPIRING TECHNOLOGY LEADERS PREPARE FOR THE C-SUITE

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 […]

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The CAPE Connection

The CAPE Connection: Instructor Sharlene Jenner

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 […]

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The CAPE Connection

The CAPE Connection: Instructor Dan Sturdivant

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 […]

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The CAPE Connection

The CAPE Connection: Instructor Gail Sachson

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 […]

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Professional Education

The Differences Between Principles of Lean and Lean Six Sigma Belt Certificate Programs

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 […]