About this Presentation
In this unique conversational presentation, Dr. Dietmar Spanke and Uwe Techt will share the transformative journey of implementing Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) at Endress+Hauser, a global leader in measurement and automation technology. This session will delve into the profound impact CCPM had on the company, including tripling the project throughput, drastically reducing project durations, and elevating execution reliability. The dialogue will explore pivotal moments and decisions, such as engaging crucial stakeholders, securing top management's support, and overcoming prevalent operational dilemmas to foster a culture of harmony and efficiency. Uwe and Dietmar will discuss the challenges faced and lessons learned during the rapid implementation of CCPM in an industrial setting, providing invaluable insights for organizations looking to embark on a similar journey. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of the practicalities and nuances of successfully applying CCPM principles in a complex organizational environment. The session promises to be interactive, with Uwe and Dietmar dynamically exchanging perspectives and encouraging audience engagement to enrich the learning experience. This presentation is designed not just to share a success story but to inspire and equip others to initiate and sustain meaningful change in their project management practices.
What Will You Learn
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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.