What is Assumption Hacking?
Assumption Hacking is a simple, practical approach to uncovering, challenging and doing something useful with the assumptions we make. We achieve this by learning to access and unlock the critical assumptions that are hidden behind the powerful firewall known as our brain. Want bigger better breakthroughs in your business? Learn to hack your assumptions.
How is Assumption Hacking Related to TOC?
Assumption Hacking is a skill that lies at the very heart of TOC thinking. Theory of Constraints thrives on uncovering and challenging the hidden assumptions that limit progress, and Assumption Hacking provides a simple, systematic way to do just that. Eli Goldratt himself emphasized this idea in his foreword to The Goal, stating “The challenging of basic assumptions is essential to breakthroughs.”
Table of Contents
– Introductory Concepts and Frameworks –
"Did you follow the recipe?"
Have you ever tried something new only to quickly conclude that it didn't work or that you didn't like it? You could be really missing out! Watch to find out why that is.
– Introductory Concepts and Frameworks –
From Assumptions to Outcomes
What causes the outcomes we get?
Ultimately, the results we achieve are the effects of assumptions that have been made. They are the direct effects of actions that people have taken. Those actions are in turn the results of decisions made to take them. And those decisions are based on assumptions – what we believe about why a particular action or set of actions would cause the results we seek.  By understanding this framework, we can direct our attention to surfacing and checking the assumptions we make, unlocking new possibilities and better outcomes.
– Introductory Concepts and Frameworks –
The ABCs of Assumption Hacking
A simple 5-step process for addressing faulty assumptions. Using the ABCs, you can identify a faulty assumption that's holding you back from the opportunities, results, and breakthroughs you desire. This process helps you uncover the assumption, challenge it, and choose a better path forward.
- Interviews -
In conversation with...
JonahLisa in conversation with other leading TOC thinkers.
How to simplify complex processes
with Philip Marris of Marris Consulting
Why constraints are made to be broken
with Aureo Villagra & Goldratt Circle
Why it's always about the people
with Derek Hudson of Essential Dynamics
- Presentations -
TOC & Assumption Hacking Applied
Core TOC ideas from the past twenty years + commentary on how they'll make you a much better Assumption Hacker.
Synchronize, Communicate, & Align
TOCICO Internation Conference, 2009
Playing by the Numbers
TOC Club, 2018
Navigating Our Growth
TOC Club, 2019
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