Solving Business Problems with Current Reality Trees & TOC

Identify root causes of complex business problems and make improvements using theory of constraints and experimentation

What you'll learn
- Understand the importance of continuous improvement within complex adaptive systems
- Understand how Theory of Constraints (ToC) can help you to improve in a complex adaptive system
- How to build a Current Reality Tree to visualise the hidden cause-and-effect chain
- How to use a Current Reality Tree (CRT) to identify the root cause(s) of your problems
- How to use a Current Reality Tree (CRT) to help you gain leadership buy-in for making improvements
- How to build a Future Reality Tree (FRT) to logically test potential solutions
- How to use experimentation to address your root causes
- Some practical tips and real-life examples from the trenches to help you build Current Reality Trees effectively

Requirements
- This course is designed for complete beginners, no prior knowledge of Theory of Constraints is required.

Description
Every day, companieswastemillionschasing symptoms instead of fixing what is really broken. Teams pour money, time, and effort into "solutions" that never last. The same issues resurface, projects stall, and improvements feel like a never-ending cycle.

TheCurrent Reality Tree(CRT), which is part of theTheory of Constraints, changes that. It gives you a structured, visual way to cut through complexity and pinpoint thefew critical root causesdriving your problems.  You'll also learn about how to useFuture Reality Trees(FRTs) andExperimentationto test out your improvement ideas.

This course has been designed fromdecades of experienceand tested inreal teams and organisations.You will learn what truly works in practice, not just what looks good on paper.

Whether you are a leader, consultant, coach, or problem-solver inside your organisation, Current Reality Trees will help you stop firefighting and start transforming.

An Interactive, Practical Experience

This is not a passive, theory-only course. We have designed it from years of training and hands-on work with real teams. You will learn through a mix of lectures, quizzes, and assignments, brought to life with examples. The course is presented in a clear, communicative style so you stay engaged while building practical skills you can use straight away.

Your Course Instructors

With a combined 40 years of experience in continuous improvement, we bring depth, credibility, and a proven track record. We have worked across organisations of every size and in industries as diverse as retail, mining, financial services, public sector, and education. Our work spans from teams on the ground to senior leadership, giving us a unique vantage point on what really drives change. This course distils that experience into practical tools, real-world examples, and interactive learning that will help you achieve meaningful, lasting results.

By the end, you will know how tocreate long lasting effective change,freeing your budget, time, and people to focus on growth instead of rework.

Join us on this journey to uncover root causes, design smarter solutions, and create lasting change that truly moves your organisation forward.

Who this course is for:
- This course is designed for professionals who want to move beyond theory and achieve real outcomes in product and delivery. You will benefit most if you are: Product Managers, Product Owners, or Delivery Leads looking for practical tools to navigate complexity and deliver results. Business Leaders and Managers who want to understand how product and delivery work together to create business impact. Agile Coaches, Consultants, or Change Agents seeking fresh ways to drive improvement in organisations. Team Members in Product or Delivery functions who want to sharpen their skills and contribute more effectively. Anyone who feels stuck in frameworks and process, and wants to learn how to experiment, problem-solve, and focus on outcomes that matter. Whether you are early in your product and delivery journey or experienced but facing new challenges, this course will give you practical approaches you can apply immediately.
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