The URI College of Business will launch a Summer 2026 Executive Education Series designed for working professionals and senior leaders seeking practical, high-impact learning. The series will feature five intensive two-day programs led by experienced faculty and industry experts, covering strategic leadership, business law and negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and project management. Each program combines executive-level instruction with applied insights in a small cohort setting to foster meaningful discussion, collaboration, and real-world impact.
- Law, Leadership, and Leverage – Dr. Donna Gamache-Griffiths
- Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Healthcare – Dr. Doug Hales
- Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Service Industry – Dr. Doug Hales
- Strategic Executive Leadership –Dr. Dave Kale
- Why Project Management Matters – Dr. Maling Ebrahimpour and Dr. Kenneth Souza
Law, Leadership, and Leverage
Deliver a practical, high-impact overview of the essential principles of business law that inform strategic decision-making in modern organizations. Participants will review foundational concepts such as contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employment law, and dispute resolution, while learning how these frameworks shape risk, opportunity, and negotiation strategy.
June 27 & 28, 2026, 9 am – 4 pm with Dr. Donna Gamache-Griffiths
Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Healthcare
Two-day, 16-hour intensive training program designed to equip healthcare professionals with the foundational knowledge and practical tools required to achieve Yellow Belt certification.
June 5 & 6, 2026 from 9 am – 4 pm with Dr. Doug Hales
Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Service Industry
A two-day, 16-hour intensive training program designed to equip service professionals with the foundational knowledge and practical tools required to achieve Yellow Belt certification.
June 12 & 13, 2026, 9 am – 4 pm with Dr. Doug Hales
Strategic Executive Leadership
Designed for middle-to-senior level executives, this program develops the critical
thinking and problem-solving capabilities required for senior leadership and C-suite
roles. June 20 & 21 with Dr. Dave Kale
Why Project Management Matters
This two-day Project Management course teaches professionals how to develop both
the knowledge and mindset needed to lead a project effectively. At its core, project
management shows you how to successfully structure a project from start to finish.
July 31 – Aug. 1, 2026, 9 am – 4 pm with Dr. Maling Ebrahimpour and Dr. Kenneth Souza
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For details about program schedules, registration, and availability, please contact: David Bohmiller, david.bohmiller@uri.edu