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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. What is the “planning fallacy”? Critical Chain uses common sense considerations that are ignored in most other methods. The planning fallacy happens to the best of us.

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Critical Chain in Project Management: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

Project managers love a good plan. Every phase of a project is important, but perhaps the most critical to a successful end is the planning and managing of resources. Think of it as a critical chain. This is Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM). What Is the Critical Chain Method?

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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

As we have now witnessed the significant downside when such events are not sufficiently considered, I will offer a path to plan for and mitigate the impact of downside risks that we all face. In a previous blog post , I discussed the dangerous impact of discarding variation in task estimates and dependencies between other tasks or projects.

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What Is Resource Leveling in Project Management?

Teamweek

Resource allocation becomes easier and more efficient with a resource management tool like Toggl Plan. The Team Timeline View feature within Toggl Plan gives you a quick overview of your team’s schedule, including scheduled tasks and time off. Toggl Plan and Toggl Track have key features that help prevent overbooking.