Step into an immersive case-method session where you’ll tackle a real business problem, engage in rigorous discussion, and develop the confidence to make decisions under uncertainty
Thursday, 04 June 2026
10:30 AM EDT
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David Wood
Lecturer, Operations Management
Ivey Business School at Western University David Wood is a member of the faculty in Operations Management at The Ivey Business School as well as a graduate of both the HBA and MBA program. He has spent many years in industry as the Director of Sales & Marketing in the US and then VP Manufacturing before becoming President for W. C. Wood Company, a global manufacturer of home appliances. David has had extensive experience in international business, mergers and acquisitions, and currently sits on several corporate boards. He has served as the faculty director for the MBA and Accelerated MBA program and was previously the Executive Director of Ivey Publishing.
Lecturer, Operations Management
Ivey Business School at Western University David Wood is a member of the faculty in Operations Management at The Ivey Business School as well as a graduate of both the HBA and MBA program. He has spent many years in industry as the Director of Sales & Marketing in the US and then VP Manufacturing before becoming President for W. C. Wood Company, a global manufacturer of home appliances. David has had extensive experience in international business, mergers and acquisitions, and currently sits on several corporate boards. He has served as the faculty director for the MBA and Accelerated MBA program and was previously the Executive Director of Ivey Publishing.The Ivey MBA is built around the case-method — a highly immersive learning approach used by only a handful of schools globally. In fact, Ivey is one of just four institutions in the world that teaches almost entirely through this method. Rather than learning through lectures, students analyze real business situations, step into the role of the decision-maker, and defend their perspectives in a dynamic classroom discussion. This case simulation offers a firsthand look at what makes the Ivey classroom experience so distinctive: Experience the case method in action through a real business scenario Step into the decision-maker’s role and navigate complex, ambiguous situations Engage in a dynamic, discussion-driven classroom environment Build confidence in your thinking and communication Learn from diverse perspectives in a highly collaborative setting It’s not about finding the “right” answer, but developing the confidence and judgment that define effective leadership.
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Ivey Business School at Western University is one of Canada's premier business schools, renowned for its case-method teaching approach and strong focus on developing business leaders with a global perspective. Founded in 1922, Ivey has established itself as a world-class institution offering innovative business education through its distinctive programs that emphasize real-world application, cross-enterprise leadership, and character development. Located in London, Ontario, the school serves over 3,000 students annually across its undergraduate and graduate programs, with a particularly strong reputation for its MBA and Executive MBA offerings. Ivey's unique approach combines rigorous academic theory with practical business experience, utilizing over 8,000 business cases in its curriculum. The school maintains strong connections with the global business community through its extensive alumni network of over 26,000 graduates in 125 countries, and its research institutes that focus on areas such as entrepreneurship, sustainability, and global business leadership.
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