About this Presentation
This presentation reviews the understanding of the Theory of Constraints/Critical Chain Project Management (ToC/CCPM) by discovering its alignment to the conventional project controls method of Earned Value Management (EVM) through studying the prospects of its application on a world-class megaproject case study.
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.
The Theory of Constraints (TOC) can be applied to project management to improve efficiency and outcomes. It involves identifying the most critical constraint in a project and then exploiting, subordinating, and elevating it to improve project outcomes.
Critical Path and Critical Chain are two different project management methodologies that can work in harmony. Critical Chain is an upgraded version of Critical Path that takes into account resource availability.
Resource leveling and smoothing are key concepts in transforming a Critical Path schedule into a Critical Chain schedule. These concepts involve optimizing the use of resources to improve project outcomes.
Instructor(s)
Ihab Girgis
Ihab Girgis is originally from Cairo, Egypt (yes, the land of pharos!) where he completed his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and since then has been working in the field of Project Controls and Project Management for a variety of projects, starting with structural steel fabrication and construction, then moving to the UAE where he worked between Dubai and Abu Dhabi in multiple international companies and projects that involve mega-bridge construction, LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) marine terminals, and hydrocarbons extraction, processing & transportation. Finally, he settled in Canada 8 years ago where he has been involved in several oil pipelines and terminals projects. He has a Masters in Project Management, and both PMP and CCP certified. Project Management has been his passion and profession for his entire career. He is married and a proud father to two amazing kids. He enjoys cycling, hiking, camping, and volunteering as a Scouter with his local scouts' group.
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.