AFSCH60-101 — Art Of The Possible Handbook

AFSCH60-101 governs AFSC center doctrine for constraint-based management and provides the framework for optimizing mission essential tasks.

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  • Publication number: AFSCH60-101
  • Title: ART OF THE POSSIBLE HANDBOOK
  • Date: 2024-07-31

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It explains Art of the Possible, engaged leadership, management system integration, process flow, machine management, and pursuit of excellence. It establishes process machines, measurable performance, visual displays, and data-driven decisions to improve speed, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness.

Applies to: AFSC directives established in this publication apply to all AFSC organizations.

Topics covered

  • Art of the Possible
  • Constraint-based management
  • Engaged leadership
  • Process flow
  • Gates and release points
  • Visual displays
  • Standard work
  • Touch time

Questions and answers

What does AoP govern in the AFSC?

In accordance with AFSCI60-101, AoP will be used to govern all AFSC processes. (paragraph 3)

Who do the AFSC directives in AFSCH60-101 apply to?

AFSC directives established in this publication apply to all AFSC organizations. (paragraph 3)

What are AFSC process machines based upon?

Process machines are based upon established AoP core tenets, principles of standard work, and visual displays that help the process doers understand the status of the process machine and how they affect the overall process. (paragraph 3)

How are process constraints identified and resolved?

Once a process machine is set up according to AoP methodologies and science, it is monitored and measured for performance, so the process constraint can be identified and resolved through process improvement methods. (paragraph 3)

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