Where I could have used a Goal Tree but didn’t know about the tool then

During the June 2016 Logical Thinking Process alumni reunion, Bill Dettmer asked the participants to share their "War Stories", i.e. experience with the Logical Thinking Process (LTP) and LTP tools. I came up with several short stories. In this excerpt, I recall I could have used a Goal Tree but didn't know the tool at … Continue reading Where I could have used a Goal Tree but didn’t know about the tool then

Linking Logical Thinking Process to Critical Chain Project Management

In this short excerpt from Bill Dettmer's Logical Thinking Process training course, Paris June 2015 session, Bill explains how to switch from a Prerequisite Tree (PRT) to system-level change implementation with Critical Chain Project Management. All it takes is to rotate the PRT 90 degrees.

Bill Dettmer and David Poveda share views about planning

David Poveda is a Colombia-based consultant, Owner and  Director of FLOWING Consultoria. David is well-known for his successful implementations of Theory of Constraints (ToC) and Lean-based solutions, and his expertise about Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP). Just before the Logical Thinking Process training in Paris, in June 2016, he paid a visit to our offices and met Bill … Continue reading Bill Dettmer and David Poveda share views about planning

Limits of Logical Thinking Process

In this excerpt of day one from the 6-day Logical Thinking Process training course, Bill Dettmer explains that the very front end, the two first tools (Goal Tree and Current Reality Tree) are deterministic, based on facts. The other steps and tools are about future, which can only be based on probabilities. At the end … Continue reading Limits of Logical Thinking Process

Logical Thinking Process training June 2016 opening speech

Paris, June 2016, day 1 of the Logical Thinking Process training course, guest Philip Marris welcomes the participants with a speech. Philip's speech is a mix of teasing and testimonial as well as an analysis of the growing relevance of Theory of Constraints (ToC). Philip also explains how the Logical Thinking Process tools help focusing, … Continue reading Logical Thinking Process training June 2016 opening speech

What you may have missed this summer

If the summer holidays did not allow you to check my posts, you may have a look on the July 2016 list of 8 posts and the August list which made it only up to 6. You may wonder Why No One Talks About TPM Anymore? Discover that Value Stream Mapping applies to Product Development as well, … Continue reading What you may have missed this summer