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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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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

In this article, you will learn: What resource leveling is When to use resource leveling The key benefits of resource leveling Real-world examples of resource leveling The risks of resource leveling Key resource leveling strategies And more! Less resource imbalances: With resource leveling, you reduce the risk of delays and cost overruns.

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Scope Management Quiz: Test Your Knowledge now!

PM Basics

Contract and risk register D. Bottom-up estimation C. Critical chain method Next Question #5: Decomposition is a technique that helps you to break down a project into smaller, more manageable pieces of work. Project charter and project scope statement B. Work breakdown structure C. Delphi technique B. Decomposition D.