Theory of constraints

Date created: 2022-02-28

A chain is no longer than its weakest link.

There is typically one or very few constraints that holds the entire system back. Identify that bottleneck to move forward. Repeat until the system is in a good spot. It’s a very helpful Mental models

For example:

  • Equipment
  • People
  • Policy
  • Time
  • Motivation
  • Knowledge

References