About this Presentation
Innovation and standardization are almost always championed by different functions in an organization – why should this be so?
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.
Innovation is crucial in business, but to truly reap its benefits, it must be scaled through standardization.
Content plays a vital role in business operations, with the philosophy that anything worth doing twice is worth doing never again, hence the need for reusable content.
Achieving goals is not about rising to their level, but rather about having strong systems in place, as we fall to the level of our systems.
Instructor(s)
Ian Larsen
Ian Larsen joined WiseTech Global in mid-2018, initially as GM Global Software Operations managing the software engineering and product development functions, later taking responsibility for delivery and productivity across the group. Prior to joining WiseTech Ian has worked for both large and small industrials across mining, utilities and manufacturing in a 35 year career delivering technology solutions . Ian holds a Bachelor of Management Studies, Majoring in Computer Science, from the University of Waikato (NZ)
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.