Theory of Constraints (TOC): Introducing the concept of TOC and its application to project management, emphasizing the identification and management of bottlenecks in project workflows.
Critical Chain Methodology: Exploring the Critical Chain methodology, which focuses on prioritizing and managing tasks based on the critical path to ensure project completion within deadlines.
Buffer Management: Discussing the use of project buffers, including project, feeding, and resource buffers, to protect against uncertainties and variability in project execution.
Resource Utilization and Multi-Tasking: Addressing the issues related to resource utilization and multi-tasking that can impact project efficiency and completion times.
Parkinson's Law and Student Syndrome: Explaining how Parkinson's Law (work expands to fill the time available) and the Student Syndrome (starting tasks at the last possible moment) affect project timelines and how to mitigate their effects.
Project Culture and Mindset: Encouraging a shift in project management culture and mindset, advocating for focusing on collective project goals rather than individual task performance.
Project Planning and Execution: Providing strategies for effective project planning, execution, and monitoring to achieve faster project completion without compromising quality.
Team Collaboration and Communication: Emphasizing the importance of collaboration, open communication, and coordination among project teams to optimize project flow.
Continuous Improvement and Learning: Encouraging a culture of continuous improvement, learning from project experiences, and applying lessons learned to future projects.
Project Success Metrics: Rethinking traditional project success metrics, moving beyond on-time and on-budget completion to consider overall project performance and customer satisfaction.
Language | English |
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ISBN-10 | 81-85984-14-X |
ISBN-13 | 9788185984148 |
No of pages | 246 |
Font Size | Medium |
Book Publisher | Productivity & Quality |
Published Date | 01 Aug 2008 |
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Critical Chain, a gripping past-packed business novel, does for Project Management what Eli Goldratt's other novels have done for Production and Marketing. Dr. Goldratt's books have transformed the thinking and actions of management throughout the world. If you have read The Goal and Goal II you will want to read Critical Chain because you understand how Eli Goldratt's books can change how you think about business. If you have not read the Goal and Goal II, this book will introduce you to Dr. Goldratt's Thinking Processes, and you will understand why Fortune Magazine calls his - A Guru to Industry and Business Week describes him as a genius. The difference between Goldratt and the new age business authors, I guess comes down to one fundamental element. Goldratt is simply amazing and the others are amazingly simplistic, Assembly.