People are good! - A fundamental pillar of the Theory of Constraints

David Updegrove, Thorsteinn Siglaugsson and Philip Marris are in the middle of a Theory of Constraints expert talk.

 

In this insightful discussion, they dive deep into one of the key pillars of the Theory of Constraints (TOC): "People are good." What did Dr. Eli Goldratt, the father of TOC, truly mean by this statement? The three experts examine the nuances behind this idea and how it applies in organizational contexts.

 

While it might seem simplistic, the notion that "people are good" can be easily misunderstood. They clarify that this is not a moral judgment but a perspective on how individuals behave within structured environments, particularly when organizational goals and measurement systems influence them. 

 

Through examples and anecdotes, including insights from David Updegrove's recent book on clear thinking, they discuss how organizational dynamics, measurements, and paradigms can influence behavior. They also consider the exceptions and challenges to this principle, acknowledging that not all environments or individuals fit neatly into this framework.

 

Whether you're a TOC practitioner, a manager, or just curious about organizational behavior, this video provides valuable perspectives on how to approach and understand human behavior in professional settings.

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Marris Consulting is an expert in the Theory of Constraints (ToC) and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM). As industry consultants, we are focused on helping process and manufacturing industries reach their highest levels of performance by using Constraints Management  combined with Lean and Six Sigma. We also use Critical Chain Project Management which we sometimes combine with Lean engineering to improve project performance. If you are unsure about the actions which need to be implemented to improve operational efficiency, our industrial management consultants can also conduct a performance audit. Furthermore, our experts host numerous Theory of Constraints (ToC), lean and project management training sessions throughout the year.

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Marris Consulting is an industry consulting and training company specialized in the Theory of Constraints (ToC) and Critical Chain Project Management. We focus on improving the performance of manufacturing and process industries by using Constraints Management combined with Lean and Six Sigma. To boost project performance, we also use Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), which we sometimes combine with Lean Engineering. Our 2-day performance audits, our performance consulting services and our project management, Lean, ToC & CCPM training by our industry consultants offer a wide range of solutions to help our clients around the world reach the highest possible levels of performance.

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