About this Presentation
Despite decades of proven results across industries, the Theory of Constraints (TOC) remains far from mainstream. This session explores the paradox: why TOC is so difficult to “sell” to decision-makers and why many implementations stall, even within organizations that initiate them. The discussion will examine commonly cited barriers along with a less-discussed but critical factor—TOC’s own uniqueness—and how that may inadvertently limit its adoption. Structured around three key phases—consideration, acceptance, and persistence—this session offers a clear view of the obstacles and a practical way forward to support faster, broader, and more sustainable TOC growth.
What Will You Learn
To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.
Learn why TOC, despite being proven and widely applicable, is still not broadly adopted, and what underlying inconsistencies explain this gap.
Understand the typical phases of TOC adoption—including adoption, maintenance, expansion, and abandonment—and what drives movement between them.
See how factors such as usability, cooperation, measurement choices, and perceived value strongly influence whether TOC is sustained or abandoned.
Gain insight into reframing TOC adoption as a usability and design problem rather than a technical or methodological one.
Instructor(s)
Humberto R. Baptista
Humberto R. Baptista is a strategic thinker, innovator, and Synergist, serving as CEO of Vectis Solutions. A recipient of the TOCICO Lifetime Achievement Award (2019), he has spent decades shaping how organizations think, decide, and perform. Humberto was a strategic advisor to Neogrid, a member of the TOCICO Board of Directors, and a senior figure in the Goldratt Group. He has led major Viable Vision transformations across sectors—from consumer goods and retail to manufacturing, services, and large-scale projects—delivering tangible, systemic breakthroughs. As a global educator, he has trained hundreds of TOC Viable Vision Application Experts and Project Leaders. Humberto is the creator of the Comprehensive Management methodology, designed to connect local actions with global consequences in real-world business systems. His current focus includes Comprehensive Management, TOC Principles, S&T-based implementations, advanced TOC Finance, and applying TOC to complex domains like retail, government, health, and education.