Six Sigma is a way of thinking and working that’s predicated on quality control. By measuring specific aspects of a process – and solving the problems therein – Six Sigma practitioners can significantly increase the consistency and efficiency of their work. The methodology was created nearly 40 years ago at Motorola – which was, at […]
Earning a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification can be a great way to boost your career and your earning potential. When James Woodall decided to get his CFP®, he was looking for an education that would give him the tools to excel. “I truly love this profession and fight for my clients as they deserve […]
The college application season is upon us, and if you are a rising senior you are probably asking the same big question as your peers: should I take the SAT or ACT? Whether you struggle with tests, are planning on applying to colleges with test-optional policies or you just don’t want to spend the extra […]
Professionals who enroll in Lean Six Sigma training benefit their career potential by learning transferable skills valued in every type of organization. Businesses also benefit by having more employees skilled in using Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to achieve strategic business goals. The benefits go beyond the significant practical benefits that Lean Six Sigma […]
Organizations invest in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training for employees because of the high return on investment it offers. By exposing more employees to the philosophy and strategy contained in process improvement methodologies, organizations stand a better chance of accomplishing ambitious goals related to operational efficiency and quality improvement. Yellow Belt training teaches the […]
Training in Lean Six Sigma provides professionals with some of the most in-demand technical skills in the business world, including the ability to help organizations reduce waste, eliminate defects and make operations more efficient. Modern organizations highly value Lean Six Sigma Black Belts trained to lead project teams that tackle these issues. Lean Six Sigma […]
Data Science Scholars Program is opening career pathways for more women and underrepresented students Dallas (SMU) – A groundbreaking new collaboration between telecommunications giant AT&T and SMU is going to deliver high-level training, practical experience and a potential employment offer in the field of data science for a group of university students who are spending […]
SMU announced that it has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2022-2023 survey with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2022-2023 Military Friendly® […]
Although the business world continues to change at a dizzying pace, one truth persists: To sustain success over the long haul, businesses must constantly strive to improve. There’s no room for complacency when it comes to efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction. This is where Lean continuous improvement comes in. What is Lean thinking in the […]
From high-tech enterprises in Silicon Valley to automotive manufacturers overseas, organizations of all types must learn to optimize their processes at every level of production. That means eliminating defects, minimizing variance, maximizing throughput, and cutting out all wasted steps along the way. The optimization method chosen will largely depend on the industry, the organization and […]
Meet Cristal Mendez, one of our graduating SMU CAPE Graduate Assistants! Cristal has assisted our office with delivering test prep (SAT and ACT) and short courses. This May, Cristal is earning a master’s degree in higher education from SMU’s Simmons School of Education. Read more about Cristal’s graduate student experience here: What is it […]
Meet Anna Taglioli, one of our graduating SMU CAPE Student Workers! Anna has been a student worker with us for all four years of her undergraduate career. This May, Anna will be graduating with bachelor’s degrees in international studies with an east Asian specialization, human rights on the public policy track, and world languages […]