About this Presentation
The presentation discusses about challenges of software product development environment, the Challenges with the two popular software development methodologies (Waterfall and Agile). How can these challenges be overcome by using principles of TOC flow management that have been hugely successful? We believe that the innovation lies in being able to Challenge the core premise of both waterfall & Agile. Propose a new methodology using principles of small batch flow management, division of labor and leveraging constraint of the system The results speak for themselves - Number of releases increased from 1 a year to 6 a year - Throughput increase of >70% - Rework effort (flowbacks) reduction of >70% - Defect reduction of >85%.
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 Rapid Feature Flow Model combines the inherent advantages of waterfall and agile methodology while overcoming the disadvantages.
The model introduces division of labor and high productivity assembly line, ensuring effective utilization of SMEs and preventing type 1 errors.
The model replaces the concept of sprints with work in progress (WIP) control rule, allowing for flexibility and speed in software development.
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.