Episode notes
In this episode, Keith Norris sits down with Dr. Alan Barnard—decision scientist, CEO of Goldratt Research Labs, and one of the world’s leading experts on the Theory of Constraints—to explore how organizations can solve the right problems, not just the most obvious ones. Drawing on decades of research, consulting, and direct work with Dr. Eli Goldratt, Alan shares practical insights into how TOC helps companies focus their improvement efforts where it matters most.
🔻 Why most systems fail by solving the wrong problems first
🔻 How the Theory of Constraints reveals the real bottleneck blocking progress
🔻 The five types of constraints every system must manage
🔻 Why “focus” beats “fix everything” in continuous improvement
🔻 How to apply TOC principles to flow, decision-making, and strategy
🔻 Why ...
Keywords
continuous improvementbusiness strategyoperational excellenceprocess improvementproblem solvingStrategy ExecutionBusiness Improvementtheory of constraintsdecision makingbottleneck managementflow optimizationorganizational focusEli GoldrattConstraint managementGoldratt Research Labs