Where Complex Systems Finally Get Treated Like… Complex Systems.
You’re burned out and exhausted because you are running a fractal like it’s a factory. Let’s fix that.
You’re exhausted because you’re running a fractal like it’s a factory. Let’s fix that.
True resilience comes from engineering capacity that matches reality, not projections
Background & Experience
His journey began at GM and Ford, where he mastered lean manufacturing and just-in-time principles—skills that would later redefine how hospitals manage patient flow, staffing, and resource allocation. Drawing on his own experiences with serious diagnosis years later, John saw firsthand how operational delays impact patient lives. That moment sharpened his mission: engineer hospital systems that are safer, faster, and better for everyone.
Today, John helps hospitals unlock capacity without new buildings, new hires, or long transformation cycles. Using AI-supported modeling, rapid-cycle improvement, and frontline coaching, he guides teams to achieve meaningful change in days, not months. His work has improved flow, cut bottlenecks, accelerated throughput, and increased revenue across major health systems including Cleveland Clinic and HCA.
Operational Architect
Transforms bottlenecks into measurable, sustainable flow gains using AI-driven capacity management
Rapid Results
Enables leadership teams to achieve breakthrough improvements quickly—often in under a week
Systems Thinking
Combines precision engineering with compassionate leadership to elevate morale and performance simultaneously
"Hospitals don't need more buildings—they need more flow. Technology doesn't save lives. Capacity does."
John challenges the traditional mindset around readiness, forecasting, and staffing. His philosophy reframes resilience: real stability comes from engineering systems that move patients efficiently—not from increasing square footage or relying on unreliable projections.
Speaking Topics
Engineering Patient Flow
How Hospitals Can Improve Capacity In Days
Throughput vs. Forecasting
Why Throughput Determines True Operational Stability
Systems Approach to Bottlenecks
Fixing Capacity Issues Without New Construction
AI-Supported Modeling
How Technology Can Reveal Hidden Capacity
Leading Rapid Change
The Human Side of Operational Transformation
Key Questions John Addresses
What is the biggest operational misconception hospital leaders still believe?
How does improving patient movement impact revenue without adding staff?
Why do most 'transformation' projects fail—and how can they succeed instead?
Where do hospitals lose the most capacity without realizing it?
How can leaders create rapid, meaningful change without burnout?
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