Meet Cecil ‘Gary’ Rupp, Founder of Command Results
From Tactical Reconnaissance to Transformative Results
Cecil Gary Rupp-known as Gary, and call sign ‘One Eye’ began his career as a Marine Corps flight officer, flying tactical reconnaissance and fighter-attack aircraft. His military service shaped him into a disciplined, strategic thinker and bold leader, qualities he’s carried into his business career
Author and Thought Leader
Gary has authored five books on IT and business strategies, including The Lean-Agile Way, co-authored with Al Shalloway, Richard Knaster, and Steve Pereira. Together, they created an agnostic approach to Lean, Agile, and Value Stream Management (VSM), empowering organizations to solve real-world challenges.
Engineering Project Manager
Gary’s first post-military role was with a high-tech defense manufacturer working on a top-secret DoD project. With a top-secret clearance, an MBA, and years of experience managing large-scale deployments, he joined as an engineering project manager.
Proven Results
Gary’s first post-military role was with a high-tech defense manufacturer working on a top-secret DoD project
80%
Reduction in production costs
500%
Increase in throughput
Meet Cecil ‘Gary’ Rupp,
Founder of Command Results
Founder of Command Results
From Tactical Reconnaissance to Transformative Results
Cecil Gary Rupp-known as Gary, and call sign ‘One Eye’ began his career as a Marine Corps flight officer, flying tactical reconnaissance and fighter-attack aircraft. His military service shaped him into a disciplined, strategic thinker and bold leader, qualities he’s carried into his business career.
Author and
Thought Leader
Gary has authored five books on IT and business strategies, including The Lean-Agile Way, co-authored with Al Shalloway, Richard Knaster, and Steve Pereira. Together, they created an agnostic approach to Lean, Agile, and Value Stream Management (VSM), empowering organizations to solve real-world challenges.
Engineering Project Manager
Gary’s first post-military role was with a high-tech defense manufacturer working on a top-secret DoD project. With a top-secret clearance, an MBA, and years of experience managing large-scale deployments, he joined as an engineering project manager.
Proven Results
Gary’s first post-military role was with a high-tech defense manufacturer working on a top-secret DoD project
80%
Reduction in production costs
500%
Increase in throughput
Certifications and
Professional Affiliations
Value Stream Management Consortium Ambassador
Project Management Professional
Scaled Agile Program Consultant
Certified Scrum Master
Maximizing Value Through a Holistic Approach
To deliver the most value with available time, resources, and budgets, organizations must look beyond just product features and functions. A holistic view across the value stream ensures Agile teams focus on the highest-impact areas.
Key Takeaways:
A value stream consists of activities that transform inputs into customer value.
Inefficiencies such as quality issues, bottlenecks, and waste can slow delivery.
A Value Stream Improvement Team (VSIT) identifies and prioritizes problem areas.
Agile teams traditionally focus on developing products, services, and solutions.
By aligning Agile teams with value stream priorities, businesses eliminate constraints, improve quality, and accelerate delivery.
This approach ensures Agile teams work on what matters most, driving meaningful business value.
Maximizing Value Through a Holistic Approach
To deliver the most value with available time, resources, and budgets, organizations must look beyond just product features and functions. A holistic view across the value stream ensures Agile teams focus on the highest-impact areas.
Key Takeaways:
A value stream consists of activities that transform inputs into customer value.
Inefficiencies such as quality issues, bottlenecks, and waste can slow delivery.
A Value Stream Improvement Team (VSIT) identifies and prioritizes problem areas.
Agile teams traditionally focus on developing products, services, and solutions.
By aligning Agile teams with value stream priorities, businesses eliminate constraints, improve quality, and accelerate delivery.
This approach ensures Agile teams work on what matters most, driving meaningful business value.
Business Value
Accelerator Program (BVAP)
Shifting the Focus from Projects to Products
BVAP is a hands-on training program designed to help your team identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across your product or service lines, maximizing value delivery at the lowest practical cost.
Clients can choose from two BVAP training options
Facilitated BVAP Courses
Four-hour or eight-hour sessions tailored to your unique business needs.
Hands-On Consultation
A four-week engagement to help your team develop an actionable, product-or service-oriented business improvement plan.
20-50%
Increase in throughput
10-25%
Reduction in waste
10-30%
Profitability gains
Business Value
Accelerator Program (BVAP)
Shifting the Focus from Projects to Products
BVAP is a hands-on training program designed to help your team identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across your product or service lines, maximizing value delivery at the lowest practical cost.
Clients can choose from two BVAP training options
Facilitated BVAP Courses
Four-hour or eight-hour sessions tailored to your unique business needs.
Hands-On Consultation
A four-week engagement to help your team develop an actionable, product-or service-oriented business improvement plan.
20-50%
Increase in throughput
10-25%
Reduction in waste
10-30%
Profitability gains
Achieve Real Results
in Just Four Weeks
Your organization can move beyond buzzwords and start delivering measurable results-fast.
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Achieve Real Results
in Just Four Weeks
Your organization can move beyond buzzwords and start delivering measurable results-fast.
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