About this Presentation
This presentation will address essential elements required at each stage in Planning, Scheduling, Executing, and Analyzing a Portfolio of Projects, no matter the simplicity or complexity of the scheduling environment. Scheduling need not be complicated. TOC has proven this in many environments. Sophistication does not mean additional value; it means more confusion and slow adoption. Simplicity is required to transfer knowledge and the wide adoption of any method. This presentation covers the basics of sharing sufficient knowledge necessary to stabilize a chaotic scheduling environment, shorten lead times, and deliver on-time. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) can easily create conflict across departments and functions without the basic knowledge widely adopted in both span and depth, as departmental self-interest and even self-preservation is prevalent. Technology, Metrics, and SOPs must be synchronized in real-time and dynamic as environments change. Without this framework, Management will be stressed turning around to 'fix' and pacify the resulting friction within the operations. Breaking the Planning, Scheduling, Execution, and POOGI into a repetitive process creates stability and the platform for significant growth.
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.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of setting up projects correctly, planning them, scheduling them, executing them, and analyzing them. He criticizes the Agile and Lean methodologies, stating that they have not brought about significant changes in the IT industry.
The speaker discusses the importance of understanding the objectives of a project, including its value, risks, and strategic fit. He also discusses the importance of planning projects correctly, scheduling them into a portfolio of projects, executing them, and analyzing them.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of updating projects frequently, ideally on a daily basis. He also discusses the importance of using notes and reason codes for delays, and of having a wide and deep span of company participation in project management.
Instructor(s)
John Thompson
John Thompson, co-founder of Exepron, a premier cloud-based Enterprise Scheduling and Project Portfolio Application, boasts over 30 years of expertise in the Theory of Constraints, including Critical Chain Project Management, Production, Distribution, Strategy and tactics, and Throughput Accounting. A Certified Associate of Dr. Eli Goldratt and two-time TOC International Certification Organization Board Chairman, he has been instrumental in setting global standards in the field. Beyond Exepron, John heads Global Focus, LLC, a top-tier consultancy known for fostering business growth and turnarounds, with a portfolio spanning industries from Aerospace to Heavy Steel Fabrication. A BSc (Hon) in Forest Engineering alumnus from the University of Stellenbosch, RSA, John has served on numerous boards, including the TOCICO Board for 12 years and the Louisiana Export Council since 2009. His dedication to excellence and organizational success is unparalleled.