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Gaining Team Consensus in Project Planning - Part 2 Page 5

 This is the completion of the last branch of the tree; it shows three separate paths that terminate into the final solution objective.  The prerequisite tree as a focusing tool has provided the team with a structured approach to understanding the required intermediate objectives and their implementation sequencing so as to prepare us to implement our aggressive solution target objectives.

 

The oval shaped symbol at the junction of the three paths as they enter the final solution objective indicates that the completion of the prerequisites in all paths is required before implementation.  It is the equivalent of a Boolean logical "AND" operation.

 The team members’ confidence in the process grew as each small logical step in working out all of the required objectives was introduced and explained. The main advantage of the tree approach was its stepwise refinement of the problem analysis and the focusing of effort that it facilitated. Both the experienced members of the team and the less experienced members of the team became very comfortable with the process. Tree building is very interactive and promotes excellent engagement from everyone. Regardless of their age or experience, each participant had a strong sense that they were being heard and that they were an equal contributor to the total solution. The result was team consensus with the outcome of the planning process. In Part 3 we will see how these objectives are related to actions to help the team develop a project network.

 References:

  1. Thinking for a Change; “Putting the ToC Thinking Processes to Use”

By Lisa J. Scheinkopf, 1999 St. Lucie Press

 About The Author
Mr. Keslensky, an executive with over 25 years experience, is the head of Connected Concepts a management consulting firm which specializes in applying Constraint Management and the Theory of Constraints for Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Project Management and Service Industries.

Contact Information:
Jerry.Keslensky@connectedconcepts.net
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