About this Presentation
Without technology and in particular the TOC logistical applications are limited in the impact and sustainability of an implementation. The work breakdown structure (WBS) is not a project, it is a WBS, there is no practical implementation sequence. A WBS is a technical silo, work break down of the project scope and cost. Once an independently constructed and practical, feasible project network is created – Users can reach into the WBS to extract data, costs and specification etc. for each specific task. The critical chain project management (CCPM) method is the first real addition to basic PM since the 50’s and 60’s when digitizing a PERT, Gantt into a calendar evolved. Resource contention, uncertainty and variability were ignored or assumed to have little impact of project outcomes. To date the average delivery performance of a non-CCPM project, across any industry or discipline is < 50% measured by on-time delivery, original scope and budget. CCPM has elevated this to a significantly higher level of delivery performance. Technology has opened up a whole new world of questions with new answers – this means new possibilities and new solutions.
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.
Technology is becoming increasingly critical in managing businesses of any size and substance.
Change management is now an evaluation between competing technologies.
The transition to a digital business is inevitable and businesses need to create this world and be part of the mechanism that's churning these gears.
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.