Applying Theory of Constraints: The "Blue Light" Story About Challenging Assumptions
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Summary
The article shares a personal anecdote about applying Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles in consulting work, focusing on a story called "Blue Light" that illustrates how TOC helps expose and challenge assumptions that block better solutions. The author uses this story frequently in their consulting practice and has had it validated by someone who was present during the original events.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledThis is one of my favorite stories from all of my years in applying TOC.
I use it frequently in my consulting work and again it's totally true.
It illustrates for me the essence of Theory of Constraints as a process for exposing and challenging assumptions that block us from seeing better solutions.
And if you were to go into one of the dozens of places where I've told this story, you are likely to find that they still talk about 'Blue Light.'
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