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Identify THE ONE THING Holding Back All Your Progress
The most valuable knowledge in the world:
Knowing the ONE thing to focus on next
Here's what we have discovered: progress can get stuck at one of six stages—and until you identify which stage you are stuck at, everything you do is wasted effort.
The ONE Thing Focusing Cycle helps you see exactly where you are and it guides you to your next breakthrough that will unlock your next level of results.
It's based on the Theory of Constraints—the same system that's helped thousands of businesses and organizations break through plateaus and achieve what seemed impossible.
The most valuable knowledge in the world:
Knowing the ONE thing to focus on next
Here's what we have discovered: your progress toward greater impact and income can get stuck at one of six stages—and until you identify which stage you're stuck at, everything you do is wasted effort.
The ONE Thing Focusing Cycle helps you see exactly where you are and guides you to your next breakthrough that will unlock your next level of results.
It's based on the Theory of Constraints—the same system that's helped thousands of professionals break through personal plateaus and achieve what seemed impossible.
The most valuable knowledge in the world:
Knowing the ONE thing to focus on next
Here's what we have discovered: business growth gets stuck at one of six stages—and until you identify which stage your business is stuck at, everything you do dilutes your results instead of multiplying them.
The ONE Thing Focusing Cycle helps you see exactly where your constraint is and guides you to the breakthrough that will unlock your next level of growth.
It's based on the Theory of Constraints—the same system that's helped thousands of businesses break through plateaus and achieve what seemed impossible.
The most valuable knowledge in the world:
Knowing the ONE thing to focus on next
Here's what we have discovered: your clients' progress gets stuck at one of six stages—and until you identify which stage they're stuck at, even your best guidance creates limited results.
The ONE Thing Focusing Cycle gives you a diagnostic framework to see exactly where each client is stuck and guides them to their next breakthrough.
It's based on the Theory of Constraints—the same system that's helped thousands of advisors deliver results that seemed impossible.
ONE Goal
What specific outcome do you want to achieve?
ONE Constraint
What single factor is limiting your progress?
ONE Problem
What's wasting your constraint capacity?
ONE Conflict
What trade-off is keeping you stuck?
ONE Innovation
How can you eliminate the trade-off?
ONE Experiment
How can you test your solution safely?
Which of these 6 stages describes you right now?
Explore each one to find where you're stuck—and your path forward.
ONE Goal
What specific outcome do you want to achieve?
ONE Constraint
What single factor is limiting your progress?
ONE Problem
What's wasting your constraint capacity?
ONE Conflict
What trade-off is keeping you stuck?
ONE Innovation
How can you eliminate the trade-off?
ONE Experiment
How can you test your solution safely?
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Achieve Extraordinary Results
Trusted By Leading Organizations Worldwide
From global corporations to government agencies and educators, leaders across industries use our methods and technologies to achieve sustainable growth in both their impact and income.
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Advancing the Goldratt Legacy
Goldratt Research Labs was founded in 2009 by Dr. Alan Barnard at the request of Dr. Eli Goldratt, creator of the Theory of Constraints and author of "The Goal." Our mission: to advance TOC research and create practical tools that enable people to make better, faster decisions, when it really matters.
We're now the world's leading research organization for Theory of Constraints, working with global corporations, government agencies, and NGOs to identify and overcome the constraints limiting their growth.
Dr. Eli Goldratt
Visionary thinker who revolutionized business management with the Theory of Constraints methodology, inspiring millions worldwide through his groundbreaking book "The Goal".
Dr. Alan Barnard
World-leading decision scientist advancing Dr. Goldratt's legacy through research, innovation, and practical TOC solutions that deliver breakthrough results.
We continue that mission — helping professionals grow their impact and income, leaders transform their organizations, and consultants deliver better results for their clients.
It's Impossible... Unless?
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Without clarity on what to focus on, you waste time, energy, and resources on the wrong priorities. Our apps, academy, and coaching give you a proven system to identify the ONE thing you should focus on next.
Apps & Simulators
Interactive tools and simulations
Harmony Decision Maker
Stop second-guessing and make confident decisions faster with our proven decision-making framework
Learn More →Harmony Change Maker
Design and implement organizational change that actually sticks and delivers results
Learn More →Goldratt's Dice Game
Experience the famous dice game that reveals the hidden dynamics of dependent events and statistical fluctuations
Learn More →Maintenance Depot Simulation
Learn how to optimize maintenance operations and minimize downtime through interactive simulation
Learn More →Multi-Tasking Challenge
Discover why multi-tasking kills productivity and how to focus for maximum throughput
Learn More →Traffic Flow Simulation
Understand system constraints and bottlenecks through an intuitive traffic flow model
Learn More →Wealth Gap Simulation
Explore the systemic factors that drive wealth inequality and potential solutions
Learn More →P&Q Simulator
Master production scheduling and inventory management through hands-on simulation
Learn More →Hiking Simulator
Learn Theory of Constraints principles through an engaging hiking scenario simulation
Learn More →Digital Twins
Advanced predictive models
Inventory Digital Twin
Eliminate costly stockouts and reduce excess inventory with predictive digital twin technology
Learn More →Project Digital Twin
Predict and prevent delays before they derail your projects with advanced simulation
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Optimize your entire supply chain with real-time visibility and predictive analytics
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Maximize mining operations efficiency and safety through comprehensive digital modeling
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Decision Making
Master the art and science of making breakthrough decisions that drive exponential results
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Design and execute strategies that create sustainable competitive advantage
Enroll Now →Material Design Library
Learn how to build beautiful models that look and feel like modern apps
Access Library →Why Are Projects Late
Uncover the root causes of project delays and learn how to deliver on time, every time
Enroll Now →Why Are They Not Buying
Discover what's really stopping your prospects from buying and how to overcome it
Enroll Now →Top 2 Bottom Line
Transform top-line revenue growth into bottom-line profit that scales sustainably
Watch Now →The Odyssey Program
Master the proven science of making breakthrough decisions through intensive training
Learn More →One Thing Focusing Cycle
Master laser focus and 10X your productivity in weeks through structured practice
Join Program →B2B Sales Growth Academy
Scale your B2B sales with proven frameworks that consistently close enterprise deals
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Complimentary learning materials
Intro to Theory of Constraints
Learn the fundamentals of TOC and how to identify and exploit system constraints
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Discover our proprietary method for rapid problem-solving and strategic thinking
Get Free Access →Impossible Unless Video Series
Watch our video series on challenging assumptions to unlock breakthrough thinking
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Personalized coaching
Coaching w/ Dr. Alan Barnard
Get expert guidance to find and breakthrough your constraint with personalized coaching
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Essential reading for breakthrough thinking
From Crisis to Catch-Up to Keep-Up
Navigate organizational transformation from reactive crisis mode to proactive excellence
Get the Book →From Fragile to Robust to Antifragile
Build systems and organizations that don't just survive disruption—they thrive on it
Get the Book →My Impossible Decision
A personal journey through making decisions that seemed impossible—until they weren't
Get the Book →Impossible Unless
Challenge hidden assumptions to unlock impossible breakthroughs in business and life
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Master the logical thinking tools that power breakthrough problem-solving
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