About this Presentation
Jean Piaget, the Swiss developmental psychologist and polymath defined structure as: wholeness, transformation, and self-regulation. Theory of Constraints 5-step focusing process consists of two different logical levels: (1) exploitation and (2) subordination and exploitation. Both are consistent structures within themselves. We most often fail when we concentrate on exploitation at the expense of subordination, this is part of the old paradigm. Theory of Constraints becomes truly transformative when we concentrate on subordination first, the remainder of the system becomes self-regulating. This presentation explores the gap that exists between different logical levels; first with examples from the natural world, secondly with similar examples from our industrial and organizational world, and finally Theory of Constraints in more detail. Several of the key enabling actions, and several of the key enabling reactions are then examined. Video length: . PDF: slides.
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.
Understanding different logical levels is crucial in the context of the Theory of Constraints (TOC).
Self-authoring leadership and full financial counting are key to the success of TOC.
Self-regulation and feedback play a vital role in fostering system growth.
Instructor(s)
Kelvyn Youngman
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.