Explore the concept of prioritization using critical path thinking. Learn how to efficiently sequence tasks to maximize results. Understand the correlation between everyday routines and project management. Discover the significance of critical chain in prioritizing tasks for success. Gain insights on efficient planning through critical path analysis.
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Prioritize the Critical Path
Prioritize based on the critical path, not individual tasks.
Focus on the sequence of dependent events for timely value delivery.
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Wife's Critical Path
Jonathan's wife effectively uses critical path thinking to get their kids ready for school.
She understands the dependencies and what can be parallelized.
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Bagel Anecdote
Toasting a bagel is part of a critical path; its timing impacts other sequential tasks.
This seemingly small task affects the entire process if not completed on time.
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In today's episode, we talk about the counterintuitive process of prioritizing based on critical path. This is not a novel concept that I've invented, but rather a revisiting of the classic discussion started by Eli Goldratt in his book "The Goal", and later in his book "Critical Path", based on the theory of constraints.
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