Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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MGMT 974 001 (CRN: 15198)
LEADING OPS TRANSFORMATION
Long Title: LEADING OPERATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
Department: Management
Instructor: Wedgwood, Ian
Meetings:
8:00AM - 12:30PM S (29-AUG-2026 - 29-AUG-2026)
1:30PM - 6:00PM S (12-SEP-2026 - 12-SEP-2026)
8:00AM - 12:30PM S (26-SEP-2026 - 26-SEP-2026)
1:30PM - 6:00PM S (10-OCT-2026 - 10-OCT-2026)
Part of Term: MBA Weekend Term 1
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1.5
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA - Executive Program
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 45
Section Enrolled: 14
Enrollment data as of: 27-APR-2026 1:37AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course introduces the leadership thinking, tools and skills required to bring strategic alignment, drive performance change and create sustainability in operations. Topics include: developing a strategy into an executable form; linking measures and change initiatives; project infrastructure, prioritization, resourcing, and methodologies (such as Lean and Six Sigma); embedding standardized processes and process management.