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In defense of Critical Chain

Kiron Bondale

One of the more subtle changes in the Sixth Edition of the PMBOK Guide is the elimination of all references to Critical Chain Method (CCM). Given that a fair bit of padding remained in each activity duration estimate, the buffers ended up being bloated and milestone dates were later than would have been previously planned.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. We’ll go through some of the most popular project management methodologies, which are applied in many sectors such as software development, R&D and product development. Agile Methodology.

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Project Management Framework Types, Key Elements & Best Practices

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A project management framework is a framework that maps out the methods, processes, tasks, resources and tools needed to take the project from beginning to end. It is typically broken into three parts: project lifecycle, project control cycle and tools & templates. Tools & Templates. Execution: The project kicks-off!

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Project Management Techniques That Deliver Results

Binfire

Whether it is product development or marketing campaigns, projects run on limited resources and time, which is why a workflow made systematically is at the heart of business project management. This involves laying down the project plan. The most popular tool for this technique is the Gantt chart. 5- Agile technique.

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Project Management Tools and Techniques That Really Work

nTask

Project management tools and techniques that really work; that’s the problem statement. When it comes to project management tools and techniques, you don’t have just one technique or foolproof tool that you can use in every project of every organization. Project Management Techniques. Waterfall technique.

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5 Insane Project Management Techniques in Today’s Market

nTask

Sometimes, it may not be necessary to devise a PM oriented plan – and then follow up afterward. As far as RUP is concerned, it is a framework for software development projects. Researchers have also developed AUP; Agile Unified Process , which is a different form of RUP. Agile is suitable for small software projects.

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A Super-Quick Guide to PERT, Critical Path, and All the Other Ways to Manage a Project

Redbooth

Most project managers are familiar with Agile and the Scrum Board. Agile works for fast-moving startup teams that need to deliver new products constantly. While Agile has many benefits, it is only one of several ways to manage a project. In the 1950s, we saw the rise of PERT, Critical Path, and Work Breakdown Structures.