The Productivity Puzzle Solved: Find & Fix Your Weakest Link

January 30, 2025 16100 Views

The “Theory of Constraints” is an almost forgotten concept from the 1980s with the potential to skyrocket your productivity. In this video, I break down this powerful framework, originally created by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt, and show you how to apply it to your personal workflow in five simple steps.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – 00:24 Intro
00:24 – 01:55 What is the Theory of Constraints and How it Can Improve Your Productivity
01:55 – 02:39 Step 1: Identify the Constraint
02:39 – 03:16 Step 2: Exploit the Constraint
03:16 – 03:59 Step 3: Subordinate Everything Else
03:59 – 04:37 Step 4: Elevate the Constraint
04:37 – 04:50 Step 5: Repeat the Process
04:50 – 05:15 Conclusion

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