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Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones

Epicflow Blog

Beyond just time, buffers can cover finances, manpower, and more. Monitoring the Buffers In the context of managing uncertainties in multi-project environments, buffer monitoring is intricately linked with the “fever chart” of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM).

2016 52
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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. This makes negative variance an important measure of project performance.

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Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones

Epicflow Blog

Beyond just time, buffers can cover finances, manpower, and more. Monitoring the Buffers In the context of managing uncertainties in multi-project environments, buffer monitoring is intricately linked with the “fever chart” of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM).

2016 52