About this Presentation
This presentation presents the learnings and conclusions discovered during the TOC software implementation involved in Viable Vision (VV) and non-Viable Vision projects. The software, Inherent Simplicity, has had over sixty TOC implementations. There is at least one paradigm shift involved in each project. The presentation discusses the different players who need to buy-in for a successful project; shows how software can speed results significantly; and describes common pitfalls in TOC project and software implementations. The buy-in of the owner, the information technology (IT) department and the user is different for each person but getting each party's buy-in is essential for project success. Examples are provided of pitfalls, benefits, common myths, etc.
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.
Software is a crucial part of any TLC implementation and should be chosen carefully to support the project.
The owner of the company plays a vital role in the success of a TLC project and needs to be fully supportive and involved throughout the project.
End users are key players in a TLC project and their needs and convenience should be considered in the implementation process.
Instructor(s)
Amir 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.