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Feb 21-22, 2014 Noida, India

Challenges and Opportunities in

Implementing TOC in Project
Management

Ajay Shukla, AGM

NTPC (PMI)
22 February, 2014
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Ajay Shukla

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Ajay Shukla is power professional and

working in NTPC as AGM and involved
strategic area of Project management. He
played key role in two major M&A of power
plant ,and turn around of both power
projects. He has presented many case studies
in International /National forum and delivered
many guest lectures on project management
in many Forum like FICCI/CII and PMI-USA.
He is M.TECH from IIT Delhi .
E mail : Ajay05038@rediffmail.com

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Challenges and Opportunities in

Implementing TOC in Project Management

Issues and challenges

Strategies and Tactics to address Challenges
Journey till date and and Results
Conclusion

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Research survey :
Clarity and measurement of Project Progress
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

a) The measurement about project progress are

very clear to all

70%

80%

30%

69%

d) Measurement gives strong warning before

delay starts occurring.

12%

59%

19%

37%

33%
Yes

No

90%

19%

52%

c) The measurement are visible and accessible to

every one

10th

60%

74%

b) The measurement accurately tracks the

progress towards completion

e) Measurements are able to pin point the actual

cause of delay.

50%

100%

7%

19%

19%

22%

30%

Can't Say

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Research survey : Project Target and Progress

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

a) Our organization sets clear role & targets for

project delivery

70%

80%

90%

7%

43%

36%

74%

e) My individual work flow is aligned to targets of

my department.

No

7%

21%

4%

85%
Yes

100%

14% 7%

85%

d) The work of my function clearly support the

project delivery and it is visible to all

10th

60%

79%

b) Most important target are clearly

communicated to all

c) Input from other department/functions are

also set in line with my target

50%

22%

4%

11%

Can't Say

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Challenges : Bigger Organization Bigger

Inertia

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Thick Layer of Resistance : Based on

Proven Record and Power

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Keep implementation focus

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Keep critical mass active

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Record little success and baby steps

Attribute-4

7. 7.
7% 7%
Yes
No
Can't Say

86.
86%

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Be ready for Failure but Analyse it

succeed

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Leverage low hanging fruits

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Hit the pain area

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Journey with map and conviction, and get

regular dose of Guidance and support

Goldratt School:
Oded Cohen :
Jelena Federko :
TMTC /TATA GROUP

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INTEGRATION OF 3 TIER
PLANNING, REVIEW AND CONTROL SYSTEM
Pre Order Net Work

L-1 Tier
Planning

Top
Management
Reviews

L-1 Project MNW

L-2 Tier
Planning

Engg.
L2 SCH.

Contract
L2 Network
(Manf. & Dely)

Contract
L2 Network
(Site Act.)

L-3 Tier
Planning

Engg.
L-3 Program

Contract
L-3 Program
(Manf. & Dely)

Contract
L-3 Program
(Site Act.)

L-3 Tier
Review

Fortnightly
Reviews

Weekly
Reviews
GM / HOD

T.C.M.

C.R.M.

L-2 Tier
Review
L-1 Tier
Review

Monthly
Exception
Report

Weekly
Review by
HOD
Site Proj. Review

Monthly Project Review

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Sl no

Item of Equipment/
Work

1.

2.

LOA to be
placed on
Month

Delay in
months

Awarded to

Completion
month

5.

7.

Feb12

Feb12

Nil

Feb12

Feb12

Nil

Feb12

Feb12

Nil

Feb12

Sep12

1 Months

Feb12

April 12

2 Months

Nov12

Feb13

3 Months

Apr13

Mar13

Nil

Feb13

Mar13

1 Month

Feb13

Mar13

1 Month

Apr13

Mar13

Nil

Feb13

Mar13

1 Month

Sch of award

Placement
of LOA

3.
0

1.

2.

Main Plant Package SG

Main Plant Package TG

3.

Site Leveling & Infrastructure Works

Package

4.

Main Plant SG Civil Works

0
0

5.

Main Plant TG Civil Works

6.

ESP

7.

Station Piping

8.

Switchyard

9.

Ash Dyke

10.

LT SWGR & LT BD

11.

HT Power Cables

12.

EHV & HV Power Trf

12

Mar13

May13

2 Months

13.

Fire Detection & Protection

12

Feb13

May13

3 Months

14.

Gen Bus Duct

9
14
12
12
14
12

Mar13
May13
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