1. Extensive reading. A significant part of the course is designed to be a reading course. Together, we will read and discuss six current and influential management books, and some additional articles. Each week, class will begin with a fifteen-minute quiz on that week's reading assignment, followed by an in-depth discussion of it. The purpose of the quizzes is to make sure everyone is equally up to speed on the readings. There will also be a number of short assignments based on questions/issues arising from the readings.

2. Videos. Some of the best ideas and most current thinking in operations management is only available on video. In most classes, we will be watching a video, on topics ranging from how to manage projects and innovation, how to persuade people and negotiate, to how to run effective meetings, to high-speed cellular operations. Short questions about each week's video may also be incorporated into the following week's book quiz.

3. Presentations. Every student will be required to make a presentation during the course. These presentations will take place continuously throughout the semester, and are designed to give students speaking and teaching practice, feedback and coaching to improve this, the chance to observe others who are presenting, and the opportunity to learn from each other.

4. Mini-projects. The course also includes two short mini-projects, each of which will require a short paper or written documentation and presentation to the class. The specific topics will be released as appropriate.

5. Outside speakers. The class will incorporate a number of outside speakers from different types of business and on a variety of relevant topics.