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Critical Chain in Managing Multiple Projects

LiquidPlanner

Project management methods have evolved for centuries, from records at the Pyramid at Giza to rebuilding London churches after the Great Fire of London in 1666, to the Great Western Railway. The best-known modern methods of managing projects efficiently are: The Gantt chart developed by Henry Gantt in the 1910s . Why does this happen?

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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). Calling these buffers does not resonate well with senior management as the perception is that these will be consumed carelessly. Unfortunately, this failed miserably.

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Project Management Framework Types, Key Elements & Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

A project is executed by a team within an organization that has some sort of a project management framework established to enable the process. Read on to learn how to make a trustworthy project management framework that can help guide your projects to successful conclusions. What is a Project Management Framework?

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The Illusion of Control: Data-Driven Project Management

Epicflow Blog

Welcome to register for the webinar with project management experts Jan Willem Tromp and Mario Vanhoucke and participate in a discussion of Prof. Forecasting as an effective tool of project management and control, including in multi-project environments. What can a project manager control in his/her projects?

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What Is Resource Leveling in Project Management?

Teamweek

Knowing how to monitor and manage project resources can make or break that project. One common technique that helps project managers handle resources efficiently is resource leveling. Optimizing resource allocation If project tasks are diverse and need different skill levels, it’s essential to have a system to manage them.

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Theory of Constraints: A Guide for Project Managers

ProjectManager.com

Project management is everywhere—the term is experiencing a moment. People have come to realize that much of the work they do is a project with a beginning, middle and end, and that the discipline of project management offers proven methodologies and tools to get their jobs done more productively and efficiently. Fundamentals.

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How to Improve Demand Planning

LiquidPlanner

There is a consensus among leaders and managers – supply chain problems are enormous, causing steep expense increases, loss of business opportunity, and customer frustrations. The most significant uncertainty risk in our supply chain example is at the docks. Now we can see why we are consistently late on projects.

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