Upcoming Events
April 8 - 10 | In-Person Conference | Fawcett Center
In today’s business world, successful organizations understand the critical connection between people and performance. Strong processes start with strong cultures and teams. It’s time to unlock the power of people.
The Ohio State University Center for Operational Excellence Summit, now in its 12th year, is a 3-day event dedicated to connecting diverse industries and organizations to the latest best practices in leadership and problem-solving. This year’s Summit will feature in-demand topics ranging from organizational culture and communication to emerging technology and continuous improvement, all presented by leading researchers and industry experts who know that excellence is a team effort.
With 4 engaging keynotes, 20 breakout sessions, and exclusive opportunities for networking and hands-on learning, the COE Summit is a high-value opportunity to equip your team with the tools and tactics to connect, collaborate, and reach their full potential.
April 29 | 12 – 1 p.m. | Zoom Webinar
Session information and registration coming soon!
John Draper is an Associate Professor of Clinical Operations and Business Analytics in the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. He has a PhD and MS in statistics from Ohio State as well as BS degrees in mathematics and statistics from Florida State University. His extensive experience in education at Ohio State includes courses statistical theory, business analytics, engineering, operations, six sigma, statistical computing/data science, and sports analytics at both the graduate and undergraduate level as well as biostatistics courses for graduate-level students in the College of Public Health and Dentistry. He currently serves as the Co-academic Director of the Specialized Masters of Business Analytics and the Academic Director of the Executive Education Master Black Belt.
His professional experiences include roles as a statistical consultant as well as positions at Battelle Memorial Institute as well as developing educational resources for Cengage Learning and McGraw-Hill. Draper is a member of the American Statistical Association, and the recipient of the Thomas E. and Jean D. Powers Award for Outstanding Teaching Associate. In 2021, he received the Bostic-Georges Faculty Pace-Setters Award for contributions to assist with the transition to online learning. Draper is a proud alum of The Ohio State University Marching Band (2003-07) and the Florida State University Marching Chiefs (1999-2003). He has also worked closely with the OSUMB in halftime show design since 2006.
May 14 | 12 – 1 p.m. | Zoom Webinar
Session information and registration coming soon!