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This new knowledge includes:

• the typology of frequent mistakes and difficulties in constructing different types of Clouds (in structure, wording and logic);
• the typology of mistakes in surfacing assumptions under logical connections in the Cloud;
• the rules to recognize and avoid such mistakes and overcome difficulties;
• the meaning and mechanics of assumptions behind
• clear instructions how to produce better quality Clouds and assumptions;
• the detailed process of challenging assumptions and developing Injections;
• the rules for correct wording of UnDesirable Effects (UDEs);
• the typical mistakes and difficulties in constructing UDE Clouds and how to avoid them;
• the detailed rules for consolidating UDE clouds;
• the more straightforward, robust and significantly faster process of constructing a good quality Negative Branch;
• the quick and reliable process of building a Positive Branch to identify all necessary conditions for achieving an ambitious target;
• the clear and reliable process of how to respectfully solve a severe conflict between two sides;
• the techniques for recognizing the Layer of Resistance from the language the person uses in response to a suggestion;
• the techniques for reconstructing Clouds and assumptions from a suggestion/Injection/idea;
• the techniques for justifying a suggestion/decision;
• the rules and techniques for constructing the S&T structure;
• the rules for vertical relationship between the boxes (steps) in the S&T Tree;
• the rules and techniques for the correct content of the 5 entities of the S&T box (step);
• the rules for the relationship between the entities in the S&T box.

This knowledge DID NOT EXIST BEFORE. Jelena has recorded her developments in the four rigorous books: Behind the Cloud, Through Clouds to Solutions, Mistakes and Difficulties in Working with TOC Logical Tools, and A Good Strategy and Tactic Tree.

The objective of the 4-module program Thinking Processes 2.0 is to give participants thorough exposure to the new knowledge and to take them through rigorous practicing of rules and techniques with the objective of building and formalizing THE DECISIVE COMPETITIVE STRATEGY FOR THEIR SYSTEMS.  

Each module is 3 days.

Thinking Processes 2.0 is conducted as a joint tutorship by Jelena, Oded and TOCPA International Schools Faculty Members  with intensive tutor-student interaction in the following formats:

• classroom program in a mini-group;
• on-line learning in a group.

Registration and information: jelena@tocexpert.com

Thinking Processes 2.0 

Module 1 (3 days): Dilemma Cloud, Two-Sided Conflict Cloud, Assumptions, Developing Injections 

• types of Clouds and what triggers each type of Cloud
• the typology of frequent mistakes and difficulties in constructing different types of Clouds (in structure, wording and logic);
• the typology of mistakes in surfacing assumptions under logical connections in the Cloud;
• the rules to recognize and avoid such mistakes and overcome difficulties;
• the meaning and mechanics of assumptions behind
• clear instructions how to produce better quality Clouds and assumptions;
• the detailed process of challenging assumptions and developing Injections;
• working with a chronic conflict between the two equal parties: the new knowledge on working with the Two-Sided Conflict Cloud

Module 2 (3 days): System Analysis: UDEs, UDE Cloud, Consolidation

• the rules for correct wording of UnDesirable Effects (UDEs);
• the typical mistakes and difficulties in constructing UDE Clouds and how to avoid them;
• the detailed rules for consolidating UDE clouds;
• constructing and checking good UDE Clouds;
• the process of meaningful consolidation;
• developing the direction of solution for your system;
• using UDE Clouds to develop breakthrough solutions for sales and marketing

Module 3 (3 days): Negative Branch Reservation (NBR), Positive Branch, Obstacles and IOs, Layers of  Resistance 

• the more straightforward, robust and significantly faster process of constructing a good quality Negative Branch;
• the quick and reliable process of building a Positive Branch to identify all necessary conditions for achieving an ambitious target;
• working with Obstacles and Intermediate Objectives
• the techniques for recognizing the Layer of Resistance from the language the person uses in response to a suggestion;
• the techniques for reconstructing Clouds and assumptions from a suggestion/Injection/idea.

Module 4 (3 days): Building a good Strategy and Tactic Tree

• the techniques for justifying a suggestion/decision;
• the rules and techniques for constructing the S&T structure;
• the rules for vertical relationship between the boxes (steps) in the S&T Tree;
• the rules and techniques for the correct content of the 5 entities of the S&T box (step);
• the techniques how to distinguish between the tree types of assumptions in an S&T box (step);
• the rules for the relationship between the entities in the S&T box.

Registration and information: jelena@tocexpert.com

What readers say about Jelena’s books:

Every so often a book comes along that fills a gap, that makes us say, “That’s just what I was looking for.” Many of us in the TOC community consider the cloud to be our most powerful and most frequently used TP tool. We users will appreciate the careful attention Jelena Fedurko has given to our favorite construct, the cloud. Her knowledge of this tool, and her understanding of the logic behind it, are clearly expressed in these pages. The ample examples and detailed explanations make this unquestionably the most powerful book on clouds yet written. She has upgraded all of our knowledge, and provided a permanent addition to the TOC body of knowledge. We are all in her debt. If you are serious about TOC, you must own this book. – Forward to Behind the Cloud by Dr. Alan Leader

Your book [Behind the Cloud] has been a perfect support for me to dig further into the Cloud’s mechanisms, and its relationship with the other TP tools.

I’m quite a TOC newcomer, but already a big fan. I’m getting into Clouds and I heard very good feebdacks about your book.

I have read your book Behind The Cloud and enjoyed it very much. I learned many new ideas.  Thank you.

We recently acquired the book “Behind the Cloud” by Jelena Fedurko. An excellent guide to raising assumptions in a cloud!

I am one of the guys that I watched your presentation back in Germany about the UDE clouds and I also bought your new book [Through Clouds to Solutions]. I just wanted you to know that I found your book to be just great !!! you did an excellent job setting it up for all the rest of us. I found it extremely useful – I have read it 10 times and I advise it all the time. It is really excellent !!

I just wanted to thank you for your well written book [Mistakes and Difficulties in Working with TOC Logical Tools]. This is a great read for anyone wanting to REALLY understand clouds and CRTs.

Your previous books have been so good, I look forward to receiving your S&T Book.

All of your books are excellent.  Clean, clear, quick, no-nonsense teaching material.

I have begun using “Through Clouds To Solutions” to properly frame UDEs (reference 10 Rules) – & intend using it extensively to make the UDE clouds and then onwards to the core conflict & CRT, using the Three Cloud Method. This is to acknowledge that your work has been a ‘big big help’ – difficult to imagine how I would have managed it without your explanations,  error examples & workbook exercises… I feel sorry for the many TOC practitioners who are wanting to master the use of  cloud technique but are either unaware or not fully connected to your work, for whatever reasons – pity that they are not benefiting from your immense contribution in this area…..!!

Your book [Mistakes and Difficulties in Working with TOC Logical Tools] arrived last night it is fantastic!!! I have not stopped reading it.

All PROGRAMS

• Simplified Thinking Processes
• TOCAPP
• Into the Future
• Thinking Processes 2.0
• TOC for Production Management – basic & advanced levels
• TOC for Supply Chain/Distribution/Retail Management – basic & advanced
• TOC for Project Management – basic & advanced
• TOC for Sales and Marketing
• Throughput Accounting and Operational Measurements

Registration and information: jelena@tocexpert.com