About this Presentation
TOC practitioners face the challenge of how to spread TOC thinking across the organization. TOC consultants face the challenge of penetrating markets where lean is ‘king’. The A3, used by Toyota as a key tool for developing managers, can be used in both these situations. Learn that A3 is a flexible, powerful, and dynamic framework with which one can facilitate and communicate TOC solutions. Used Socratically, A3 has the power to transform leadership.
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.
A3 is a reporting tool that can be used in various industries including healthcare. It is based on the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle and is intended to be as visual as possible.
A3 is more than just a reporting tool, it can be used as a development tool for managers. It can help in addressing different layers of resistance in problem-solving and project management.
A3 can be used in conjunction with TOC (Theory of Constraints) for effective problem-solving and project management. It can help in setting clear targets and objectives, conducting thorough analysis, and ensuring that the solution can deliver the stated results.
Instructor(s)
Tim Sullivan
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.