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The Big Event and it’s Ripple Effects

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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. Figure 5 – Present Reactive Plan. Introducing the Big Event. You get the idea. Conclusion.

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7 Questions to Ask Your Team for Better Project Engagement

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Consider applying ranged vs. fixed estimates as there are uncertainties that a range will capture in best/worst case consideration whereas a fixed date or dollar amount is unlikely to be spot on. What solutions can we present to the customer as competing priorities or critical chain roadblocks emerge? . Priceless! .

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Student Syndrome in Project Management: Real Constraint or Just Human Factor?

Epicflow Blog

It’s commonly believed that the term has been introduced in the novel “Critical Chain” by Eliyahu M. But the students estimated the task and asked the professor to give them extra time to accomplish it. As a rule, the buffer duration is 50% of the extra time taken from every task estimate. . What Is Student Syndrome?

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5 Signs of Bad Resource Allocation and How to Improve It with a Resource Management Solution

Epicflow Blog

In this article, we’re presenting the most significant indicators of bad resource allocation and suggesting tips on how to improve it with a resource management solution. Read further to estimate the level of your resource allocation and take measures to advance it. . Read more: Bubble Graph: Critical Chain Fever Chart Re-Imagined.

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A Guide to Project Integration Management

Epicflow Blog

A project management plan is a consolidation of three baselines (time, schedule, and scope) and all subsidiary plans which are presented in the image below. . This data will provide you with the idea of the effectiveness of your previous estimates and work distribution between the team members. . Analyzing historical data.

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Bubble Graph: Critical Chain Fever Chart Re-Imagined

Epicflow Blog

Let’s examine the way Epicflow’s team has made a classical critical chain (CC) tool called “Fever chart” more powerful with Bubble Graph. . A “fever chart” term is closely related to the Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) from the Theory of Constraints (TOC). 1997), Critical Chain, 1st ed.,

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Overview of the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition – Lesson 1 Transcription

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Let’s hand the presentation over to you. So what I was just talking about as far as the introduction and in the other factors at the very beginning, really they presented the concepts, number one, of enterprise environmental factors, which is very important. Estimating has not changed. Jeff: Thank you so much.

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