About this Presentation
The drum is the schedule of the most critical resource in an environment. It is one component of the scheduling and execution system in production. In project management, the focus of this presentation, it is the most heavily used resource based on the capacity available. In a multi-project resource the drum resource is the staggering mechanism for releasing projects to the system. The role of the drum in a multiproject environment, good and bad multitasking, the undesirable consequences of bad multitasking; and the use of a virtual drumis are described.
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.
Multitasking in a multi-project environment can lead to inefficiencies and delays, due to increased setup times and project delays. It's important to minimize multitasking to improve project efficiency.
The DRAM is a key component in multi-project management, serving as a synchronization tool for all projects. It should ideally be the most loaded resource, participating in many projects, and its selection should involve management due to its importance.
The selection of the drum, which sets the pace for the entire organization, should be a managerial decision due to its significance and is often the most loaded resource in a project environment.
Instructor(s)
Jennifer Eckman
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.