Before you can transform into the leader you want to become, you must first understand the crucial fundamentals of people management. Because you are a high-potential individual contributor who was recently thrust into a management role (or you are about to be), you need these skills now – more than ever. The good news? You are not alone and we are here to help.

In nine challenging sessions, you will join other aspiring managers to learn fundamental aspects of people management, with insight from and access to top-notch faculty instructors and influential leaders from multiple disciplines. Each week, you will learn about essential management topics and engage in practical exercises to turn classroom knowledge into useful behaviors for the real-world.

Course feature Course detail
Dates: March 12, 2025 – May 07, 2025
Topic: Leadership
Format: On Campus
Location: James M. Collins Executive Education Center
Credentialing:

CPE Hours: 27

Price:

In Person On Campus Price -  $4,195

Most companies offer tuition reimbursement for 51²è¹Ý programs, check with your HR department for details.

Questions?

To learn more about the program, contact us at 214.768.3335 or exed@smu.edu

Topics

  • Week 1: Welcome and Introduction
  • Week 2: Authentic Leadership (online)
  • Week 3: Hiring, Engaging, & Retaining Top Talent
  • Week 4: Negotiations through Relationships
  • Week 5: Innovation & Inclusion
  • Week 6: Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
  • Week 7: Difficult Conversations that Produce Positive Results
  • Week 8: Change Management
  • Week 9: Closing - Graduation

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Finance

To compete and succeed, companies need leaders in every department who can speak the dollars-and-cents language of business. Managers who can interpret financial reports, assess the impact of decisions and communicate operating strategies have a definite career advantage.

Multidimensional Diversity

Multidimensional Diversity

Diverse perspectives open doors to enhanced business success. A recent Boston Consulting Group study suggests that greater leadership diversity spurs innovation and boosts financial performance. On average, diverse companies enjoy a 19% increase in revenue compared to their less diverse counterparts, and 51²è¹Ý Cox Executive Education offers award-winning programs to raise up the diverse perspectives within your own organization.


Strategy

Strategy

You are challenged everyday to uncover ways to create value for ever more demanding customers and their rapidly changing needs. A sound strategy can guide what you choose to do and how you choose to do it to survive, grow, and prosper.

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