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Guide to project onboarding (checklist and common problems)

Resource Guru

All project management methodologies, from critical chain to Scrum, require project managers to introduce their team to the project in some way. . For example, an IT contractor might need to learn about their client’s legacy system before committing to a third-party software implementation. .

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

Sudipta Lahiri

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. If using SCRUM, defined planning activity. Demos are confidence building. Small Cycles.

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Webinar Recap: Two-Pass Technique with MS Project

MPUG

So I have spoken about a number of scheduling approaches, such as you have critical parts method or critical chain method. So when you say Agile, is it Scrum? Did you mean you about having Scrum? Now, Scrum because that is the most widely used one. Agile is not a particular methodology or an approach.

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How to Start a Career in Project Management: Answers to FAQ

Epicflow Blog

Hybrid, Critical Chain, Critical Path, Kanban, Scrum, Six Sigma, Waterfall [3]. SCRUM certification with passing the Professional Scrum Master I certification exam (PSM I) [4]. To learn more about multi-project management software, ask our manager for a demo. .

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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

Workamajig

Critical Chain Method: A method for scheduling projects with uncertain deadlines and limited resources. In the Critical Chain Method, project managers rely on placing buffers on project schedule paths to make room for unexpected contingencies. A network diagram is a critical tool for project scheduling.