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Business Improvement

Theory of Constraints

Find the one constraint that's actually limiting your results — and fix that first.

Introduces Theory of Constraints thinking: finding the true bottleneck in a system and focusing improvement effort there instead of everywhere at once.

Duration

Typically a half-day to 1-day workshop.

Format

Private cohort.

Certification

Certificate of completion.

Prerequisites

None.

Who should attend

Leaders and improvement teams tackling systemic performance problems.

Problems addressed

  • Improvement efforts spread thin across too many initiatives at once
  • Fixes that don't move the overall result because they target the wrong point

Learning objectives

  • Identify the true constraint in a system
  • Apply the five focusing steps
  • Avoid over-investing in non-constraints

Agenda

  1. 1Systems thinking basics
  2. 2Finding the constraint
  3. 3The five focusing steps
  4. 4Applying it to your organization

Private Cohort

Applied directly to a real constraint inside your organization during the session.

Customization

Pairs well with Flow & Value Stream Management.

Instructor

Delivered by a Design to Align facilitator.

Ready to book Theory of Constraints?

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