About this Presentation
In this presentation the following topic is presented: Rapid analysis using the “Magic Druids” simple dilemma clouds. Traditionally, the creation of a current reality tree (CrT) analysis for a subject area can be long and tedious for the participants. Developing the logic map to the core problem, or core conflict, can be a real drag and takes a lot of cognitive effort for the participants. The “Magic Druids” simple dilemma clouds is an innovation that WiseTech Global uses that speeds up this phase of the TOC thinking processes (TP). The typical results of this are greater CRT clarity and more time in the solutions design and execution phases (i.e. What to change to? And how to cause the change?). This in turns leads to more robust solutions being designed; A feature of this innovation is the order of the analysis activities. It commences with a fun exercise that induces fluency in tools use. This exercise occurs well before the theory on why it works. Please bring along a subject you would like create a CRT analysis of in 3.5 hours. James and his team will assist with the new process of how to create a CRT with the core problem / conflict suitably identified in a much shorter time frame. 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.
The traditional method of creating Current Reality Trees can be long and tedious, often causing brain strain.
The 'Magic Druids' technique allows for quicker and more intuitive creation of Current Reality Trees by identifying recurring arguments or 'pain chains' in business meetings.
There is potential for software to implement Theory of Constraints principles quickly and efficiently within a company.
Instructor(s)
James Powell
James Powell is a Productivity Expert at both WiseTech Global and ViAGO, an investor and an entrepreneur. With a background in corporate information technology, since 1994 James has worked exclusively with breakthrough effectiveness technologies, including Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Behavior-based Performance Management. James is certified in the constraint management solutions developed by the Avraham Y Goldratt Institute. In 1995 James founded ViAGO, and first met WiseTech Global in 2005, when WiseTech executives attended ViAGO’s Black Belt in Thinking Boot Camp. James has worked with WiseTech since 2012 designing the PAVE Productivity software, and codifying the TOC at the Speed of Light implementation approach. James has acquired several small businesses and deployed the PAVE software and other TOC Experts to improve those businesses for him.
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.