tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post4464386559619829406..comments2024-02-09T10:47:40.481-06:00Comments on Focus and Leverage: Focus and LeverageBob Sproullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778686757724395900noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-38962462057175838032013-09-28T15:44:32.035-05:002013-09-28T15:44:32.035-05:00Anonymous, this blog site is free, so I would star...Anonymous, this blog site is free, so I would start with it. My only recommendations are, write about what you know and know about what you write. It's fun, so just do it!<br /><br />BobBob Sproullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778686757724395900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-33097918796139395292010-10-18T18:47:05.932-05:002010-10-18T18:47:05.932-05:00Hi Kim. Although I agree that the reasons you hav...Hi Kim. Although I agree that the reasons you have listed might be responsible, ask yourself why they pick the wrong projects. If you read this whole series of postings (i.e. 1-16), you might come away with a different opinion. No question that unengaged leaders don't help, but the project selection is key. Identifying the contraint and then focusing your improvement efforts on the constraint is really the key to achieving outstanding results.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment,<br />BobBob Sproullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778686757724395900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-78681080572072281762010-10-18T11:45:36.258-05:002010-10-18T11:45:36.258-05:00This is great. I am very interested in seeing mor...This is great. I am very interested in seeing more on this topic. I have found that the main reason companies don't see the results is because no one is held accountable for the projects, they pick the wrong projects, and leaders are not engaged. I see these three things consistently across companies. It starts at the top and must be led consistently.Kim Rochettinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-23385474248927492872010-10-08T11:13:06.854-05:002010-10-08T11:13:06.854-05:00Great to see more coverage of TOC for focusing on ...Great to see more coverage of TOC for focusing on visible ROI rather than just local efficiencies that get absorbed into the abyss.Marketing Project Management Guyhttp://www.marketingprojectmanagement.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-77015347810211366762010-09-23T09:38:32.213-05:002010-09-23T09:38:32.213-05:00Hi Rowena. If you contact me directly, I'll t...Hi Rowena. If you contact me directly, I'll try to send you what you need. My email address is ras8202@live.com. Thanks for your interest.<br /><br />BobBob Sproullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778686757724395900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-23633438449262693442010-09-23T09:06:36.785-05:002010-09-23T09:06:36.785-05:00I am excited with the TOC best practice samples if...I am excited with the TOC best practice samples if you have it. I am particularly applying this method in financial analysis that is driving some business decisions (CapEx, etc. Best, RowenaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12575252054225538246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-59914837510082757532010-09-12T00:07:54.580-05:002010-09-12T00:07:54.580-05:00Bob, Really appreciate this blog. Looking forwar...Bob, Really appreciate this blog. Looking forward to more. The operations and constraint based focus of TOC is hugely valuable. But, where TOC really shines is the financial focus of business decisions. Eli's rants about traditional costing and analysis destroying many good businesses are true. I have experienced this personally (and diverted some near disasters). Hope you have the opportunity to explore the impact of TOC on business decisions as your blog progresses. Best of luck and and keep those pigs flying. Vail Brown, Jonah.Vail Brownhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/vailbrownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-39012028333697867152010-09-04T05:46:40.495-05:002010-09-04T05:46:40.495-05:00Good info. I think the major barrier to many compa...Good info. I think the major barrier to many companies dealing with TOC is that they don't have the right personnel on board to identify the Constraints which leads to a lack of visibility and identification of what needs to be improved to drive the business forward. <br /><br />Basically, you can't fix what you don't see...<br /><br /><br />J. Lee PowellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-1498704058414944792010-09-01T11:58:06.987-05:002010-09-01T11:58:06.987-05:00Hi Bob,
Its true that company growth depends on f...Hi Bob,<br /><br />Its true that company growth depends on focus and leverage. Your TOC concept is extravagent and would like to read your upcomings. Overcoming the constraints is called growth.Rajeev Sentahttp://www.tekwissen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-66688760319116713862010-08-24T05:28:03.631-05:002010-08-24T05:28:03.631-05:00I want to thank everyone for the comments I have r...I want to thank everyone for the comments I have received which have all been very positive. I will continue writing as long as everyone enjoys reading it. Thanks again everyone.<br /><br />BobBob Sproullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778686757724395900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-60775368231627734942010-08-24T05:15:19.879-05:002010-08-24T05:15:19.879-05:00Many congratulation also from Rome, Italy.
Waiting...Many congratulation also from Rome, Italy.<br />Waiting for more details.<br />Thank you<br />Chiara PalianiChiara Palianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006201883131503995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-68137745418906525912010-08-21T07:19:17.230-05:002010-08-21T07:19:17.230-05:00Hi Bob, been away for a while. Enjoyed reading you...Hi Bob, been away for a while. Enjoyed reading your post. What I have noticed in my practice is that TOC is used to eliminate bottlenecks, it normally does not increase throughput, although it may reduce cost. And at the same time, I use it because to me, it is superior to TQM systems. The key is really the project selection.<br />Good to see you on LI.<br />I have subscribed to your blog.asif razahttp://www.gls6.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-64251719820710973182010-08-16T10:43:30.577-05:002010-08-16T10:43:30.577-05:00Hi Bob,
It sounds very interesting to look at th...Hi Bob, <br /><br />It sounds very interesting to look at the focus and leverage from TOC perspective. I am pretty much sure that you are quite familiar with "The Goal", a top selling business novel dealing with TOC. I thought there might be some similar thoughts or useful information that you might get from that novel. Another side note, I would love to see how service companies alike can also benefit from this topic. With oil service and health care companies all around Houston, you can expand your audience base by targeting at service industry as well.Davidhttp://www.tech.uh.edu/Directory/Ding/Xin/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-83052288024478297422010-08-11T11:00:46.627-05:002010-08-11T11:00:46.627-05:00Hi Bob.
It´s a great pleasure following you again ...Hi Bob.<br />It´s a great pleasure following you again and reading these words with deep meaning and value for the world we are actually living.<br />Answering your last question, what you are presenting us makes complete sense for me and my company.<br />Thanks again for this great work.<br />Ignacio HerederoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998354796686597239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-58665669224565932572010-08-11T06:10:27.882-05:002010-08-11T06:10:27.882-05:00I'm interested in knowing if the subject matte...I'm interested in knowing if the subject matter I'm presenting on my blog makes sense to everyone following it. Am I giving you all that you want? Thanks everyone.<br /><br />Bob SproullBob Sproullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778686757724395900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-79976838995709025922010-08-10T16:20:54.187-05:002010-08-10T16:20:54.187-05:00Hi Bob,
Looking forward to learn more
Thank you
...Hi Bob,<br /><br />Looking forward to learn more<br /><br />Thank you<br />Venkatvenkat karthikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486635800910016002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-5267983780203045132010-08-07T04:56:58.199-05:002010-08-07T04:56:58.199-05:00Bob,
I have experienced the same quest and look f...Bob,<br /><br />I have experienced the same quest and look forwarding to hearing for more of TOC.<br /><br />Thank you<br />Acharakornacharakornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12781752010606099462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-60060140639475507272010-08-05T08:32:11.276-05:002010-08-05T08:32:11.276-05:00Bob,
I'm sure an integration approach for TOC...Bob,<br /><br />I'm sure an integration approach for TOC and LSS allows much better results.<br /><br />Congratulations for your sharp thoughts. I'm looking forward to learning more from you...<br /><br />Thank youUs Ehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725933623044258815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-89928746289381646412010-08-04T22:35:36.118-05:002010-08-04T22:35:36.118-05:00Bob,
Looking forward to reading your insight on T...Bob,<br /><br />Looking forward to reading your insight on TOC.<br /><br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-81208235482548881552010-08-04T12:45:47.495-05:002010-08-04T12:45:47.495-05:00Good Luck and keep writing. Always great stuff fro...Good Luck and keep writing. Always great stuff from you!Business901https://www.blogger.com/profile/15759208665854250297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-30418626614301530462010-08-04T09:19:42.012-05:002010-08-04T09:19:42.012-05:00Hi Bob, thank you very much for sharing ! The topi...Hi Bob, thank you very much for sharing ! The topic is very interesting and Im looking forward to learn more about it....<br />Congrats & All The Best<br /><br />Cheers<br />Yasemine<br /><br />yasemine.ozsen@gmail.comyaseminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09197661305471875384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-36736718442357902172010-08-04T08:41:54.894-05:002010-08-04T08:41:54.894-05:00Bob, thanks for inviting me to join your Blog. I a...Bob, thanks for inviting me to join your Blog. I am actually writing an article on this exact subject which will be printed in an upcoming e-magazine. My company is using this approach quite successfully. I will be happy to read as you go and help if you need.Kurt Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448016012199273263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-87277265847027389892010-08-04T03:19:54.778-05:002010-08-04T03:19:54.778-05:00Hi Bob
Thanks for this, really looking forward to...Hi Bob<br /><br />Thanks for this, really looking forward to your views, experience and furture blogs<br /><br />All the best<br />Graeme<br /><br />Graeme Walwyn<br />graemewalwyn@hotmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601289287926298141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-76593853021305541352010-08-03T22:11:28.103-05:002010-08-03T22:11:28.103-05:00I am all ears Bob!I am all ears Bob!Robert Neel Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429862509577793321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654571158555106378.post-86900705896773737522010-08-03T19:10:31.517-05:002010-08-03T19:10:31.517-05:00Bob, love it. My sense composes a coming of TOC ...Bob, love it. My sense composes a coming of TOC getting more exposure, more understanding, therefore apprecitation for its effectivenss, leading to more application of it. I look forward to learning and sharing. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369555031211409441noreply@blogger.com