About this Presentation
A growing threat, coupled by new opportunities, is emerging from the introduction of new-technologies, like AI, Industry 4.0, e-commerce, video communications and cyber. Most, if not all are IT related. Top management, with the support of the IT function, of any large organization has to evaluate the potential of each of those technologies to improve the future performance of the organization. This presentation is focused on the evaluation step, which has a key strategic objective of providing the organization with a valid option for coming up with a DECISIVE COMPETITIVE EDGE (DCE). This evaluation is critical for almost all organizations to establish a clear future after the Corona effect. The shutdown of air traffic and lockdowns led a growing pressure to work from home. This gives a huge push for video communication tools and other new technologies. Part of the direction of solution has been provided by Goldratt six questions on the value of new technology. The presentation would detail the questions and go deeper on the need to analyze and answer all the related negatives that a new technology brings with it. Video length: 1:20:01. PDF: 24 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.
New technologies can pose a threat to organizations, particularly those where IT is not a core competency.
The current crisis is accelerating the introduction of new technologies, increasing the pressure on management to understand and adopt these technologies effectively.
Management attention is a key constraint in the adoption of new technologies, and organizations need to be prepared to manage this constraint effectively.
Instructor(s)
Eli Schragenheim
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.