Professional Edge Seminar Series
Practical, Timely, Tailored, Free
Free one-hour professional development seminars
Professional Edge offers complimentary one-hour professional development sessions that allow participants to glean relevant and actionable insight from KU’s graduate faculty. Based on their extensive experience in a variety of fields, the faculty present engaging content on pertinent and on-point topics.
The program aims to support local, state, and global businesses by providing virtual development opportunities that are open for anyone to register, including both individuals and employee groups.
Companies have the option to schedule a private event for their employees. Choose from a variety of available topics or request your own. The Professional Edge sessions are generally delivered virtually, but in-person sessions are also available for corporate events.
To schedule a corporate event, contact Julie Myer at proedge@ku.edu.
Professional Edge seminars are available in these areas
- Cybersecurity, information technology, and software engineering and management
- Professional management and communication
- Project management
- Engineering management and technical leadership
- Environment, soils, and climate
- Geology and hydrogeology
Upcoming seminars
Communicating Across Generations | September 8, 2025 – Online
This online seminar covers generational, organizational, and life stage factors that influence communication styles and expectations at work and provides actionable strategies for managers and teams to build more connected, resilient, age-diverse workplace relationships.
Bridging the Gap: Turning Stakeholder Expectations into Execution | October 17, 2025
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected project environments, stakeholder engagement is more than just communication: it's a strategic advantage. This session dives into proven strategies for identifying, understanding, and aligning stakeholder expectations to drive project success. Whether you're managing internal teams or external clients, mastering stakeholder dynamics can make or break your project. Learn how to map and prioritize stakeholders, build trust, and create alignment with strategic engagement plans.