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Critical Chain in Managing Multiple Projects

LiquidPlanner

Critical Path invented in the 1950s. Critical Chain Method invented in 1997 . We often still over estimate the project timeline. Critical Chain uses common sense considerations that are ignored in most other methods. Critical Chain uses common sense considerations that are ignored in most other methods.

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Critical Chain in Project Management: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

Think of it as a critical chain. This is Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM). What Is the Critical Chain Method? At it’s core, the critical chain method plans and manages project resources. Think of it like the adage that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

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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). I was unable to convince team members to provide such aggressive estimates given the organization’s prevailing culture. Obsess over milestones and not individual tasks.

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Quick and Easy: The Difference between Critical Chain And Critical Path

Inloox

Critical chain The critical chain is a resource-oriented method and represents the longest chain of tasks, taking into account limited resources and is used with the aim of achieving the minimum project duration. This chart helps you identify which projects to prioritize with the critical chain method.

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Quick and Easy: The Difference between Critical Chain And Critical Path

Inloox

Critical chain The critical chain is a resource-oriented method and represents the longest chain of tasks, taking into account limited resources and is used with the aim of achieving the minimum project duration. This chart helps you identify which projects to prioritize with the critical chain method.

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The Big Event and it’s Ripple Effects

LiquidPlanner

In a previous blog post , I discussed the dangerous impact of discarding variation in task estimates and dependencies between other tasks or projects. Figure 2 shows the estimated impact of the Big Event without taking any countermeasures. Introducing the Big Event. It’s only one scenario based on current predictions.

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What Is Resource Leveling in Project Management?

Teamweek

With this data at your fingertips, you can create more realistic schedules and make more accurate project time estimates. As you compress the project schedule, you have enough time and resources to dedicate to critical tasks. The new Analytics feature provides fully customizable charts and dashboards with time-tracking data.