Leadership, Talent, & Executive Development with SMU Cox Executive Education

Attracting the right talent and retaining great talent can be forces of positive growth for the success of any company.

SMU Cox Executive Education offers custom skill-building programs for everyone in your organization, from high-performing individuals to C-suite executives to drive exemplary results. Our team has over 40 years of experience working with companies large and small to create impactful learning opportunities that result in measurable change.


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Why focus on talent attraction and retention?

Developing and nurturing that key talent is not just about your bottom line. It's about the longevity of your company. Whether it's a startup you built from scratch, or one you've deeply committed your career into, you know that your company's success is a direct result of you putting in the work for your team's growth and for the long haul. So, it goes without saying that you and your leaders play a key role in your organization's growth.

Tailored Learnings

SMU Cox tailors our programs to your company and your unique needs thus creating real impact where it's needed most.

Practical Lessons

Lessons taught in custom programs at SMU Cox are shaped in reality. Our courses offer interactive and practical experiences that allow participants to apply their learning to real-world challenges. You'll gain new skills and tools you can use immediately.

Value Recognition

SMU Cox Executive Education remains your partner to ensure you are realizing measurable improvements after the classroom experience.

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Success Stories: Public Transportation, LA Metro

Consider the success of a key operator in the public transportation sector, LA Metro. This organization experienced significant company-wide improvements through the SMU Cox Executive Education program. Their customized program led to measurable increases in employee engagement, skill development, and overall organizational performance. This case exemplifies the transformative power of our tailored solutions.

Program Key Takeaways

"My biggest takeaway from the [program] is that building trust underscores a commitment to addressing challenges and fostering a culture of open communication and collaboration."

"Feedback and recognition: these are two sides of the same coin with similar strategies needed to address."

"For me, what stands out [in the programming] is the emphasis on clear expectations, feedback, recognition, removing obstacles, trust, engagement, and performance. These elements highlight a focus of fostering a supportive and accountable work environment where employees understand what is expected of them, receive regular feedback and recognition for their contributions, and feel empowered to perform at their best."

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Ready to build your leadership pipeline?

If you are ready to take your company/team to the next level, engage with SMU Cox Executive Education. Our instructors and custom-designed modules can fit your exact needs when built together by you and our Business Development team.