About this Presentation
This presentation will address essential elements required at each stage in Planning, Scheduling, Executing, and Analyzing a Portfolio of Projects, no matter the simplicity or complexity of the scheduling environment. Scheduling need not be complicated. TOC has proven this in many environments. Sophistication does not mean additional value; it means more confusion and slow adoption. Simplicity is required to transfer knowledge and the wide adoption of any method. This presentation covers the basics of sharing sufficient knowledge necessary to stabilize a chaotic scheduling environment, shorten lead times, and deliver on-time. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) can easily create conflict across departments and functions without the basic knowledge widely adopted in both span and depth, as departmental self-interest and even self-preservation is prevalent. Technology, Metrics, and SOPs must be synchronized in real-time and dynamic as environments change. Without this framework, Management will be stressed turning around to 'fix' and pacify the resulting friction within the operations. Breaking the Planning, Scheduling, Execution, and POOGI into a repetitive process creates stability and the platform for significant growth.
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 speaker emphasizes the importance of setting up projects correctly, planning them, scheduling them, executing them, and analyzing them. He criticizes the Agile and Lean methodologies, stating that they have not brought about significant changes in the IT industry.
The speaker discusses the importance of understanding the objectives of a project, including its value, risks, and strategic fit. He also discusses the importance of planning projects correctly, scheduling them into a portfolio of projects, executing them, and analyzing them.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of updating projects frequently, ideally on a daily basis. He also discusses the importance of using notes and reason codes for delays, and of having a wide and deep span of company participation in project management.
Instructor(s)
John Thompson
John Thompson, co-founder of Exepron, a premier cloud-based Enterprise Scheduling and Project Portfolio Application, boasts over 30 years of expertise in the Theory of Constraints, including Critical Chain Project Management, Production, Distribution, Strategy and tactics, and Throughput Accounting. A Certified Associate of Dr. Eli Goldratt and two-time TOC International Certification Organization Board Chairman, he has been instrumental in setting global standards in the field. Beyond Exepron, John heads Global Focus, LLC, a top-tier consultancy known for fostering business growth and turnarounds, with a portfolio spanning industries from Aerospace to Heavy Steel Fabrication. A BSc (Hon) in Forest Engineering alumnus from the University of Stellenbosch, RSA, John has served on numerous boards, including the TOCICO Board for 12 years and the Louisiana Export Council since 2009. His dedication to excellence and organizational success is unparalleled.
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.