About this Presentation
This session offers real-world insights into the synergy between Critical Chain and coaching, demonstrating how these two approaches can work together to overcome project challenges—no magic tricks required! This is not just theory but a proven method for eliminating bottlenecks, enhancing team performance, and achieving faster results—without the usual project chaos
What Will You Learn
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Instructor(s)
Julija Lobaskina
Julija Lobaskina is a Certified Critical Chain Project Manager and Life Coach with extensive experience managing projects in construction, production, and IT. Skilled in applying TOC and Lean methodologies to drive success, with a strong track record of implementing new work methods and improving business processes.
Excels at navigating challenging and conflicting situations with professionalism and fostering collaboration within teams. Combines deep project management expertise with life coaching skills to lead effectively in high-pressure environments.
Passionate about delivering high-quality projects and continuously refining best practices for managing complexity. Outside of work, dedicated to mindfulness and coaching to support personal and professional growth.
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.