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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM). It takes the whole organization, from the top down, to sustain quality in a project. But they all share one thing in common: getting deliverables done on time and within budget. When to Use It: CPM works better with smaller or mid-sized projects. Waterfall is structured.

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Applicability of Agile/Lean/Kanban Methods for fixed scope/budget projects (with short duration)

Sudipta Lahiri

Problem Statement : Some projects are fixed scope, fixed budget and have relatively small duration – 3-4 months. In this case, would it make more sense to go for: a) Pure Critical chain or Microsoft project plan based date based approach b) Combination approach: Critical chain based planning followed by Kanban execution.

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Agile Unplugged: EP 02 | Mike Cottmeyer and Dennis Stevens

Leading Agile

You’re more of a Lean, doing some of the Oh gosh, what was the, critical chain project management? – Critical chain project management? I can, get the gains and not lose when I have the problems, So how do I build a critical chain project plan to deliver? – Yeah. – Yeah. – Sure.

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The Definitive Guide to Project Management Methodologies

Workamajig

Any iterations you make will have to comply with the budgeting and scheduling constraints set up front. Mostly, this would be medium-sized projects with moderately high complexity but fixed budgets. Scope creep: Since there is no fixed end-date, nor a project manager for scheduling and budgeting, Scrum can easily lead to scope creep.

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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

Workamajig

Budget : The sum total of all the money allocated for a project. Budget at Completion (BAC): BAC is the sum total of all budgets established for the work to be performed. Budget Cost: The cost of the project estimated at the start of the project. Note that the budget cost is not the same as the budget.

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Project Management Methodologies Review (Part 1)

Wrike

CON: Due to its flexibility, the Adaptive Framework may lead to project delays or increased budgets. CON: Timelines and budgets are difficult to define, and stakeholders must have the time and desire to be actively involved in the day-to-day work. You deliver a CRM with those features on time and within budget. Success, right?

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The Best 53 Project Management Blogs You Should Be Reading

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Episode 057: Critical Chain Project Management. What to expect: Peter Taylor handles PM-related topics with a focus on improving productivity and helping you complete projects on time and on budget, ‘work smarter and not harder’, and maintain your work/life balance. Worth reading. Episode 316: Project Workflow Management.