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Feb 16 2023

Confused about the Theory of Constraints? Don’t be!

Confused about the Theory of Constraints? Don’t be!

A lot of confusion has arisen about the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and people publish the strangest things about it. Just this week, an entrepreneur in the USA is quoted as saying that his company “applies the theory of constraints to help identify the most pressing factors that stand in the way of achieving a […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Theory of Constraints · Tagged: Deming and Goldratt, theory of constraints, variation

Apr 01 2022

The Transformational Method Behind an Economic Miracle We Can All Apply

The Transformational Method Behind an Economic Miracle We Can All Apply

“It would be better if everyone worked together as a system.” W. Edwards Deming These few, simple words reveal a mindset and worldview capable of transforming everything we do. Transforming what? A divisive, zero-sum-game way of doing business and managing/controlling people. If the tragedy of the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that we […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: systems view of the world · Tagged: Deming, economic miracle, theory of constraints, transformational method, whole system optimization

Dec 02 2021

Avoiding Compromise with a Win-Win Solution

Avoiding Compromise with a Win-Win Solution

I recently re-posted on LinkedIn something from Goldratt Consulting with a quote from Dr. Goldratt: “Our fear that conflicts will lead to a tug of war diverts management attention to constantly struggle with unacceptable compromises.” This is part of the introduction to a book Dr. Goldratt was working on called ‘The Science of Management’ before […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Theory of Constraints, Uncategorized · Tagged: compromise, theory of constraints, win-win solution

Oct 07 2021

Is the Theory of Constraints Systems Thinking?

Is the Theory of Constraints Systems Thinking?

Someone reading our business novel ‘The Human Constraint’ asked us if the Theory of Constraints is different from Systems Thinking so we would like to address that in this post. It is a particularly relevant question this week when an Italian physicist, Giorgio Parisi, was awarded the Noble Prize for his work on complex systems. […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, Theory of Constraints · Tagged: Systems Thinking, theory of constraints

Sep 17 2021

Changing the Conversation with the Customer to Achieve Win-Win Sales Part 2

Changing the Conversation with the Customer to Achieve Win-Win Sales Part 2

One of the greatest opportunities that businesses have today lies in changing the conversation with their customer to alter the perception the customer has of them in a positive way.  This sounds like a good idea but how can you actually do that? Fortunately, there is a highly effective and structured way that we can […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, Theory of Constraints · Tagged: external constraint, theory of constraints, win-win sales

Sep 01 2020

Continuous Innovation and Finding Breakthrough Solutions in Turbulent Times

Continuous Innovation and Finding Breakthrough Solutions in Turbulent Times

September is here and it’s time to move forward with the insight and understanding gained from months of upheaval. For many, this period has been devastating, for others it has opened up new opportunities. When the virus erupted back in March, we at Intelligent Management, like so many other businesses, were hit hard as most […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world · Tagged: breakthrough solutions, continuous innovation, theory of constraints, Thinking Processes

Mar 26 2020

A Practical Process for Working Remotely in a Team from the Theory of Constraints

A Practical Process for Working Remotely in a Team from the Theory of Constraints

Over the last three weeks of lockdown in Italy, the team at Intelligent Management has been working intensively with clients and partners remotely. We have been able to switch from working onsite to working remotely with great ease thanks to years of consolidated practice using the Thinking Processes from the Theory of Constraints. People always […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world, Theory of Constraints · Tagged: Prerequisite Tree, systemic thinking, team, theory of constraints, working remotely

Feb 26 2020

The Theory of Constraints and Reaching New Heights

The Theory of Constraints and Reaching New Heights

It’s complicated to shift our perception and the way we think if we live in a culture out of synch with what we are trying to achieve. That’s because we all live within networks of conversations that inevitably influence how we see the world. We are all ultimately free to choose our own path, but […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: systems view of the world, Theory of Constraints · Tagged: core conflict, mental models, theory of constraints, transformation

Aug 16 2019

Some Summer Reading for Whole System Change

Some Summer Reading for Whole System Change

The famous “brioche con gelato” in Salerno, Italy.   As we take a few days off mid-August Italian style, we wish all our subscribers and readers a serene and regenerating summer period. We will be back soon with our regular blog. In the meantime, here is a selection of some of our most popular posts […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: systems view of the world · Tagged: summer reading, theory of constraints, W. Edwards Deming, whole system

Feb 28 2019

Purpose and Brand – Can They Be The Same?

Purpose and Brand – Can They Be The Same?

One of the themes that comes up regularly in our work is that of purpose. This is because we generally start a relationship with a new client by analyzing where they are stuck today and how to move forward towards a more sustainable and satisfying future. In order to do this, we help them to […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: systems view of the world, Theory of Constraints · Tagged: brand, core conflict cloud, purpose, theory of constraints

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