A Critical Look at Critical Chain Project Management

@article{Raz2003ACL,
  title={A Critical Look at Critical Chain Project Management},
  author={Tzvi Raz and Robert Barnes and Dov Dvir},
  journal={Project Management Journal},
  year={2003},
  volume={34},
  pages={24 - 32}
}
Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) has emerged in the last few years as a novel approach for managing projects. In this paper the authors analyze the principles of CCPM, starting with a review of its key elements: reduction of duration estimates; buffer calculations; task completion notification; progress measurement; and priority setting. The authors continue with a CCPM critical analysis using evidence in the research literature and in practice. The points addressed include duration… 

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