About this Presentation
This presentation provides a brief history of critical chain (CC), a discussion of the structure and definitions of the strategy and tactics (S&T) tree and what I can do when I go back to my company to start on theory of constraints project management. The S&T helps you implement critical chain holistically with decisive competitive edges of reliability and doing projects faster. The build, capitalize and sustain stages are discussed. The first actions must provide significant results to get and maintain management attention. We do an explicit learning program on CC so that it is integrated into the organization culture. This is the introduction to three different case studies.
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 essence of Theory of Constraints and Critical Chain is about focusing on what's important now and not doing what's not relevant.
The Strategy and Tactics Tree is a roadmap for implementation, starting with controlling the number of open projects, redistributing resources, and controlling the amount of work.
It's important to control the number of open projects running, redistribute resources to the projects that are most important, and ensure that the amount of work will not be too little.
Instructor(s)
Frans Jan Buters
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.