Unlocking Fortune 500 Efficiency: Conquering Backlog, Optimizing Workflow, and Overcoming Multitasking
No one is more familiar with the world of business constraints than Dr. Alan Barnard. By optimizing companies like Nike, ABB, Cisco, and Intel, Dr. Alan BArnard of Goldratt Research Labs has become one of the world’s leading decision scientists and theory of constraints experts. His accolades speak for themselves as one of the world’s leading decision scientists and theory of constraints experts.
If you’re familiar with ‘The Goal’, an optimizer’s bible, then you will know Dr. Barnard was the powerhouse behind Goldratt Research Labs, and partner of the late Eli Goldratt, the mind behind that groundbreaking book.
In this episode, he unveils a framework that promises to revolutionize the way we approach constraints in business and beyond. Whether you’re aiming to streamline workflow, eliminate backlog, or master the art of multitasking, Dr. Barnard’s insights are not to be missed.
Episode Highlights:
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- Dr. Barnard presents mathematical proof of how multitasking significantly drains productivity, shedding light on why it defies intuition.
- He unveils his method for persuading the mind to tackle tasks that appear daunting or impossible.
- Eugene and Alan go through several examples and thought experiments to relate his concepts to the vision industry
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In this episode:
00:00:07 Introduction
00:00:55 Theory of constraints and its significance
00:02:41 Working as a decision scientist and theory of constraints expert
00:08:24 Projects outside of optometry
00:16:41 Steps to clearly define your marketing goals
00:18:53 Identifying an example of a constraint in optometry
00:28:38 Small constraints that hinder your business
00:32:35 The concept of multitasking
00:37:51 Where should optometrists focus in their practice?
00:39:02 Non-intuitive bottlenecks
00:44:03 The strategic way of increasing your business’ revenue
00:51:55 Mindset change – making the impossible possible
Contact Information
Connect with Alan Barnard:
Dr. Alan Barnard, a leading Decision Scientist and Theory of Constraints expert, is the Founder and CEO of Goldratt Research Labs, established in 2008 with Dr. Eli Goldratt. Their partnership, born from a connection in 1993, stems from a shared curiosity about human decision-making and a passion for developing innovative thinking and decision-making methods. Today, Alan serves as a Strategy advisor, researcher, and educator for Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, and Government Agencies worldwide. His clients include Microsoft, Nike, UNDP, and the Utah Governor’s Office of Management and Budget.
Website – https://dralanbarnard.com/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dralanbarnard/?hl=en
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralanbarnard/
Connect with Eugene Shatsman:
Website – https://www.eugeneshatsman.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeneshatsman
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