Written by Terry Teague, Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships and Programs Succession Planning in Modern Business: Meeting Today’s Needs for Stability and Continuity As the workforce evolves, companies are experiencing shorter tenure rates and increased turnover at all levels, especially in leadership positions. In today’s competitive market, establishing a robust succession strategy is essential—not optional. […]
Successful organizations continually seek ways to improve processes and make operations run more efficiently in the modern business world. It’s a necessary step for business leaders who want to remain competitive. It’s also a situation that has made those with expertise in cutting wasteful activities and reducing operational errors more important than ever. Those who […]
SMU is launching a suite of fully online accelerated professional education programs offered through the university’s Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) unit and powered by Flatiron School. Designed for individuals seeking to advance in their industries or pivot quickly to a new field, these noncredit programs offer training in high-demand disciplines like game design, game […]
Every September, the U.S. celebrates American workers’ important contributions to the country. Labor Day, observed on the first Monday in September, was declared a federal holiday in 1894. Eleven decades later, the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) designated September as Workforce Development Month to raise awareness about the importance of the workforce industry […]
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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 […]