About this Presentation
The aim of the presentation is to deep dive in the strategy and tactic trees of the CCPM approach and see how it is used for 4 years to deploy it with customers. In order to do that, we propose a “Best of” of this implementation where we are going to zoom in a specific aspect of this S&T. For example, in one case, we are going to share the use of the relay race, on another one, we are going to see the impact on the pipeline, etc. To do that, we are going to share case studies from several sectors: Shelf, Dermocosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Aircraft, Oil & Gas, IT, Luxirious, etc. Thanks to this, we would like to demonstrate the universality of the implementation process and the results associated. Here is one of our case study: Company Name / Sector: Cryogenic system for oil & gas. Context: The company has used CCPM for 3 years. A project is a combination of small projects (work package). Everything together, a project represents 7500 tasks. The portfolio is usually about 5 to 10 projects. After 3 years, they were able to analyse the fever charts done and organize a continuous improvement plan to change the way the projects are performed. Thank to this, they reduced the cycle time of the project but gain more reliability into it. What we proposed to zoom in: In this case, we would like to focus on how the fever chat is one of the best levers of performance to drive the POOGI of the system. Video length: 40:50. PDF: 23 slides.
What Will You Learn
To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.
Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) can bring significant improvements in project execution and results, including on-time delivery, increased throughput, and reduced lead time.
The use of tools like Fever Charts can help identify project behaviors and make quick decisions. It can also help to identify some behaviors like Parkinson's rule and student syndrome.
The relay race approach can improve working conditions and help focus on critical tasks. Implementing CCPM on specific local projects can be risky, as it may lead to misallocation of resources.
Instructor(s)
Jennifer Eckman
Ms Alka Wadhwa
Alka Wadhwa is an experienced consultant and process improvement expert with over 24 years of expertise in the Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean Six Sigma, and organizational performance optimization. She has successfully led projects in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, driving significant improvements such as a 67% boost in hospital operations and a 140% increase in outpatient visits.
Previously, Alka Wadhwa spent 17+ years at GE Global Research Center, where she led initiatives to enhance various GE businesses through advanced technologies, process redesign, and system optimization. Founder of Better Solutions Consulting, LLC, she specializes in using TOC, Six Sigma, and data analytics to streamline operations and build high-performance teams.
Her work has earned her multiple accolades, including the Empire State Award of Excellence in healthcare.
Dr Gary Wadhwa
Dr. Gary Wadhwa is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive experience in the field. He completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training at Montefiore Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, and has served as an Attending at prestigious institutions like St. Peters Hospitals, Ellis Hospital, and Beth Israel Hospital in NY. With a career spanning over two decades, he was the former CEO and President of a group specialty practice in NY from 1994 to 2015. Dr. Wadhwa holds an MBA from UT at Knoxville, TN, and has undergone additional training in System Dynamics at MIT, Health System Management at Harvard Business School, and Entrepreneurship and healthcare innovations at Columbia Business School. Committed to expanding access to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery care, he is currently engaged in a meaningful project to provide healthcare services to underserved populations in inner city and rural areas through non-profit Community Health Centers.