POMS-COE 2024 Webinar: Bridging the Gaps

Friday, February 16, 2024, 10-11:30am EST / 16.00-17.30 CET

Bridging the gaps in university graduates’ readiness for work in operational excellence

Link to Webinar stream:  https://youtube.com/live/aGLJFylL-ws?feature=share

Join us for this year’s POMS-College of Operational Excellence Webinar, where we bring together a dynamic panel of thought leaders to discuss innovative solutions for addressing the readiness gaps in university graduates entering the operational excellence workforce. Discover new perspectives and strategies to tackle challenges such as insufficient practical problem-solving skills, the need for systems thinking, communication limitations, and essential social skills for effective teamwork.  [source “Gaps Statement” by Dr. Peter Ward]

Distinguished Thought Leaders:

Sanjay Ahire

Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina and Co-Director of the USC-Operations and Supply Chain Center.

Charles Fine

Chrysler Leaders for Global Operations Professor of Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Since 2015 he has also served as CEO, President, and Dean of the Asia School of Business (in Kuala Lumpur), established in collaboration with MIT Sloan. 

Whitney Mantonya

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Operations and Business Analytics at The Ohio State University.  20 + years leading organizational transformation and operational excellence efforts in a range of industries.

Moderated by:  Eric O Olsen and Jurriaan de Jong

A Note on Format:  To break away from the usual academic panel format, each thought leader will lead a 15-minute discussion on a specific gap, followed by audience questions. This dynamic format promises a fast-paced, engaging, and value-driven experience.

We look forward to your active participation in this transformative webinar!

Cheers,  Eric O. and Jurriaan

POMS-COE 2024 Webinar Leads

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