No matter how detailed your project plans are, reality will ensure that as soon as you start project execution, plans will cease to be valid. Back-pocket schedules will take over.
Critical chain project management (CCPM) is a different way of creating and executing project plans. CCPM ensures that plans remain stable and execution priorities remain synchronised during the entire duration of the project.
DELIVER PROJECTS FASTER USING 3 SIMPLE RULES
Create plans that allow the frontline working flexibility without compromising on the overall project sequence.
Start late on interactive tasks, maximise resource allocation and minimise team switching. Implement a full kit strategy to minimise waiting time and rework.
Slogans don’t build trust. Define contractual payment milestones using the projects critical chain. Gain the buy-in of all contractors and synchronise project execution for completing the critical chain faster.
HUGE GAINS FOR PROJECT MANAGERS
2 tier plans eliminate the need to do detailed sub-task level planning for execution. Plan the high level project sequence using the longest path of dependent tasks (critical path).
Eliminate task level safeties by adding strategic buffers in the project network. Manage project priorities using simple rules of buffer consumption.
A prudent early warning signalling system enables to make timely course corrections and avoid last minute fire-fighting.
Apply the power of Pareto principle in managing projects.
Don’t spread scarce resources thin. Optimise resource density to finish more projects faster (with lesser resources).
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