In the early 2000s, I was introduced to the Theory of Constraints (TOC) Thinking Processes when I read Thinking for a Change by Lisa J. Scheinkopf. In her book, Lisa had referenced a little business parable by Israeli business management visionary Eliyahu Goldratt, the father of TOC. This parable, called The Goal, introduced his Theory of Constraints (TOC) as experienced through the eyes of a manager in charge of a troubled manufacturing operation. It became a best-selling business novel with uncharacteristically wide appeal.Originally applied to manufacturing lines, TOC principles have been successfully adapted for areas as diverse as supply chain, accounting and finance, project management, health care, military planning, and software engineering.I was captivated by the power of these processes, and found myself wishing there were a software tool to help work through them to solve real-world problems.A few years later, I was approached to develop a military course of action (COA) analysis tool for one of the world’s top military technology providers.It occurred to me that there was a huge overlap between TOC thinking processes, COA analysis, and a whole host of other applications…and Flying Logic® was born.I first developed Flying Logic for the Mac, and soon after I started holding demo sessions, word came down that this defense contractor (a 100% Windows shop) was being flooded with requisitions for Macs, just so excited analysts could use Flying Logic. Please, they asked, could you make it cross-platform?After three years of research, study, and development, I released the first public version of Flying Logic, which runs equally well on Mac, Windows, and LINUX.Now, fourteen years later, Flying Logic helps people think BETTER by providing an intuitive visual tool for working through the Logical Thinking Processes. Our overall mission is to foster and support critical thinking around the world through software tools and education, provided via podcasting, blogging, coaching, and cohort-based training.If you're interested in trying Flying Logic risk free, visit https://go.flyinglogic.com for a 14 day free trial.
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