About this Presentation
In 2014, BAE Systems Australia faced a challenge in its Lead-In Fighter program. Critical Chain was identified as a methodology that had some credence and believability. The implementation saw an increase from 40% to 100% in on-time delivery. The success of this pilot has led to a need to embed a BAE Systems – Systems-Based Way of Working to enhance our reputation for delivery. This presentation will talk through: The BAE Systems – Systems-based Way of Working – how we have defined this, got agreement across the organization and are embedding it The collaborative approach we have adopted to provide mentoring, tools and resources to effect the change How we have developed a Learn from the Masters strategy How we have created the internal capability How we have used the Strategy and Tactics Tree to drive change How we have achieved cross-functional alignment to achieve Operational Excellence The results achieved, so far… The challenges of sustaining the methodology.
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.
Large corporates need to adopt a systems thinking approach to problem-solving.
Adoption of TOC and CCPM can significantly improve project management in large corporates.
Change management is crucial for successful adoption and implementation of TOC and CCPM.
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.