About this Presentation
Join this session to discover Eaton's impressive journey in adopting Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) practices to accelerate product launches. In a multi-year change management process spanning the enterprise, Eaton integrated CCPM across 200 program managers worldwide, driving adoption on over 00 projects. This transformation resulted in a 1.5X speed improvement against the baseline. Gain insights into the strategies and lessons learned from implementing CCPM at scale and how it has enhanced throughput and execution across the organization.
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Instructor(s)
Femin Antony
Femin Antony leads Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) at Eaton and has been practicing Theory of Constraints (TOC) and CCPM for over 23 years.
He drives an organization-wide initiative—aligned with the CTO strategy—focused on functional excellence and achieving 2X throughput improvement. He champions change management and the deployment of CCPM across group-level flagship programs. Managing a portfolio of over 100 global projects, Femin also spearheads the roadmap for developing TOC/CCPM practitioners and experts across the enterprise.
Femin began his TOC/CCPM journey during his tenure at Larsen & Toubro from 2001 to 2010.
He holds a postgraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering Design from IIT Bombay and has over 23 years of experience in product development, systems engineering, technology, people leadership, functional excellence, and program management. His expertise spans eMobility, electrical systems, aerospace & defense, and automotive technologies.
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.