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WHAT IS AoP?

■ Art of the Possible (AoP) is a constraints based management system designed to create an environment for success by: ■ Creating a culture of problem-solvers■ Defining process machines■ Eliminating constraints■ Continuously improving

■ It is the framework for how AFSC conducts business and how we strive to achieve world class results in warfighter support.

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COMMON GOALS

■ Goal 1: Perfect our processes and accountability for the Nuclear Enterprise

■ Goal 2: Meet warfighter commitments

■ Goal 3: Health of the Organization■ Goal 4: Optimize infrastructure &

reduce utility consumption ■ Goal 5: Functional Logistics

Numbered Air Force■ Goal 6: Implement a strategic

technology roadmap ■ Goal 7: Deliver more capability at

less cost

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Every individual should understand what is expected in their work area and how they measure

against specific targets

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THE LEADERSHIP MODELThe Foundation

■ The Leadership Model is the foundation of AoP that guides AFSC’s management approach, creating an environment for success.

■ The model drives us to meet our common goals through three collective components: ■ Developing our people■ Managing our resources■ Improving our processes

■ Through these collective components, we create an environment where we can achieve the Art of the Possible.

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■ The AoP management system cycle is comprised of four basic steps:1. Once a task is selected, establish flow – movement of work through the process

machine2. Identify WIP – what and where your work is in the process machine3. Identify Constraint – what’s preventing output of the entire process machine,

directly impacting the critical path4. Resolve Constraint by applying CPI tools and techniques

■ Continue to identify and resolve constraints impacting the critical path

THE AoP CYCLEThe Method

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THE RADIATOR CHARTThe Execution

■ The Radiator Chart is the way we execute our game plan and the standardized set of operating principles by which the machine is set up.

■ The elements on the chart touch every part of the enterprise:■ The horizontal elements are

how the machine is set up.■ The vertical elements enable

the machine to work effectively and efficiently.

■ Without these elements working together, the machine will fail.

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ROAD TO…AoP!

Take-Away:

AoP is a deliberate approach to understand, communicate & improve your processes (machine) in order to be as good as

you can be.

THAT’S IT!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

AoP SHAREPOINT

■ AoP Handbook

■ CPI SharePoint

■ Guidance■ Program

Management■ Tools■ Training

https://cs2.eis.af.mil/sites/22197/AoP/SitePagesR/Home.aspx

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