About this Presentation
The theory of constraints critical chain project management (CCPM) as a method to improve and to accelerate project delivery can't be seen in isolation. This method only will succeed when senior management endorses the approach and when the individual employee understands the behavioral consequences. At senior management level a sound governance process is a precondition for a successful outcome of implementing CCPM. After all, priority setting is key and that must start at the top level of the organization. The people who work day-to-day in a CCPM environment might have to change their attitude and their usual practices. New values and goals must be introduced and this change process needs to be guided. This presentation addresses two topics that are preconditions for implementing CCPM: governance and the individual change process. The story is based on a CCPM implementation in a multi-project information technology (IT) environment.
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.
Implementing TOC-CCPM at Nationaal Nederlanden has been a challenging but beneficial process, leading to improvements in project management and performance.
Understanding and aligning with the culture and behavior of the people executing TOC rules is crucial to the success of the implementation.
The introduction of portfolio management and focus on buffer recovery have been key strategies in improving the due date performance of projects.
Instructor(s)
Tom Robinson
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.