Functional Thinking: Fund Wins, Not Losses | Live Demo + Case Studies
Date: September 10, 2025 | Time: 6 PM GMT · 1 PM EST · 10 AM PST · 8 PM IDT Format: Live demo + executive Q&A
Most “successful” projects (on time, on budget, in scope) still destroy value—they add operations, complexity, and cost while barely improving outcomes. This session shows senior leaders how to see those losses before you approve the spend, and how to direct capital toward simplification moves that compound ROI.
Why attend
Success can be a loss. We’ll show why “green” projects often cut EBITDA via complexity tax, protective costs, and quality fixes that add steps instead of removing causes.
Predict value up front. You’ll learn practical tools to estimate gain vs. loss before funding, so approvals are faster, cleaner, and defensible at the board level.
Know the win vs. loss. You’ll leave with a simple rule set to label any proposed change as a loss (protective cost/complexity) or a win (simplification that raises yield, speed, or reliability).
What you’ll learn (and use immediately)
Functional Map: model any product/process by purpose to expose where value is created vs. destroyed.
Loss→Win Matrix: classify proposals; stop funding protective costs; surface the simplest change that removes loss at the source.
Value Equation: quantify expected impact (COPQ ↓, yield ↑, cycle time ↓) before committing capital.
Decision Trace: a short, auditable rationale you can attach to the investment memo.
30-Day Pilot Pattern: run one pilot, show measurable EBITDA movement, and scale.
Who Should Attend
C‑suite executives (CEO, COO, CFO, President)
SVPs / VPs of Strategy, Innovation, R&D, Operations, or Corporate Development
Innovation Leads, QA Leads, Engineering Directors, and Technical Problem‑Solvers eager to steer resources toward maximum impact
Reserve Your Spot
Stop rewarding “green” status and start predicting value before you fund. Leave with the tools to separate losses from wins—and the method to invest only in what pays.
