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LeadershipLean Thinking

A Continuous Journey: A Manager’s Growth at Zingerman’s

Production Manager Betty Gratopp has been at Zingerman's Mail Order since the early days and has helped implement Lean processes. Learn about her journey.
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Innovation

Explore Human-Computer Interaction in the Human Factors Engineering Program

Explore Human-Computer Interaction and intelligent design in the Human Factors Engineering certificate course.
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Leadership

Creating Organizational Change With Kata Methodology

Experienced Lean practitioners Toni Benner and Elizabeth Aikman discuss the positive impact that Kata methodology can have on organizations.
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Student Spotlight: Matthew Sheaffer
Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Online Student Spotlight: Matthew Sheaffer

After earning an online master's degree from the University of Michigan, Matthew Sheaffer decided to earn a Six Sigma certification online with Nexus.
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What is Lean? Thoughts from Experienced Practitioners
Lean Thinking

What is Lean? Thoughts from Experienced Practitioners

What is Lean? And is it something that should matter to you? Learn how Nexus instructors view Lean thinking.
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Leadership

Kata Mindset Certificate Course: Meet The Instructors

Two experienced Lean practitioners, Toni Benner and Elizabeth Aikman, lead the new Kata Mindset certificate course.
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Leadership

New Process Improvement Certificate Course: Kata Mindset

Lean practitioners, Toni Benner and Elizabeth Aikman are launching a new 3-day process improvement course.
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Innovation

Building Resilience with Scenario Planning: an Interview with Dr. Robert Goodspeed

Dr. Robert Goodspeed, U-M Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, is launching a brand new Urban Planning 3-day course.
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Bootcamps

The Role of Cybersecurity in the Internet Age with Emad Nawasreh

Nexus Cybersecurity Bootcamp Instructor Emad Nawasreh talks about how he uses his experience in the industry to teach and inspire his students.
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Pratt & Whitney Elevates Their Workforce with Training from Nexus
Lean Thinking

Pratt & Whitney Elevates Their Workforce with Training from Nexus

By partnering with Nexus at Michigan Engineering, aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney offers its employees high-quality professional development—and in turn, the employees give back to ...
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New Urban Planning Short Course ft. Robert Goodspeed, PhD
Innovation

New Urban Planning Short Course

Nexus is launching a new urban planning short certificate course for professionals called Scenario Planning for Urban Futures.
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How to Design Custom Training and Development for Your Organization
General

How to Design Custom Training and Development for Your Organization

Design a custom training and development program for your team with the University of Michigan's expertise.
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5 Reasons to Design Custom Employee Training with the University of Michigan
General

5 Reasons to Design Custom Employee Training with the University of Michigan

You can design a training program that fits your organization's unique needs.
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Past Participant Spotlight Featuring Alejandro Cisneros
Lean Thinking

Lean Manufacturing Past Participant Spotlight: Alejandro Cisneros

Alejandro shares how he implemented the knowledge from Lean Manufacturing in his role as a manufacturing manager in the irrigation systems industry.
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Lean Thinking

5 Benefits of Lean Product Development

Experience the benefits of Lean Product Development when you implement the tools and methodology in your organization.
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