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, Ph.D., 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 webinars
Bridging the Gap: Turning Stakeholder Expectations into Execution | October 16, 2025 | 11:00 am
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected project environments, stakeholder engagement is a critical success factor—not just a communication task. Join Dr. Gary Broils for a practical session on how to identify, prioritize, and align stakeholder expectations to elevate project outcomes. You’ll learn how to:
- Map and assess stakeholder influence and interests
- Build trust through transparent communication
- Develop engagement strategies that align stakeholders with project goals.
Register through the Professional Edge portal.
Organizational Change | November 14, 2025 | 11:00 am
Dr. Marilu Goodyear will share insight and practical steps for managing organizational change. More information coming soon.
Email proedge@ku.edu to receive notification when registration opens.
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma | December 11, 2025 | 11:00 am
Dr. Heather McCain will introduce the concepts of Lean Six Sigma and how this approach can improve the quality and efficiency of your work. More information coming soon.
Email proedge@ku.edu to receive notification when registration opens.