1st Edition
Project Management in the Fast Lane Applying the Theory of Constraints
By Robert C. Newbold
Copyright 1998
318 Pages
by
CRC Press
320 Pages
by
CRC Press
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This cutting edge, "how to" manual details proven methods for turning around chronically late, overbudget, and underperforming projects. Project Management in the Fast Lane explains how Theory of Constraints tools can be applied to achieve effective, breakthrough solutions in virtually any environment. It includes a complete discussion of the Critical Chain scheduling approach pioneered by Eli... Read more
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Introduction
Bidding for the Project
The Worker's Viewpoint
Hidden Costs: Work-in-Process
Hidden Costs: Lost Productivity
The Generic Current Reality
The Project Manager's Viewpoint
Mirabilia
Critical But Stable
A Critical Chain Schedule
Managing Uncertainty
Resolving the WIP Conflict
Identifying the Critical Chain
Adding Buffers
Planning the Critical Chain Project
Global Viewpoint, Global Leverage
The Goal
Throughput: Ichiban
The Throughput World: Climbing Out of the Box
Global Improvement: The Five Focusing Steps
Global Improvement: TOC Accounting
The Project Dice Game
Multiple Projects
Implementation Issues
What Is a Schedule?
Measurements
Leveraging the Critical Chain
Weak Links
Implementation Checklist
Appendices
Appendix A: Answers for Further Thought
Appendix B: Glossary
Introduction
Bidding for the Project
The Worker's Viewpoint
Hidden Costs: Work-in-Process
Hidden Costs: Lost Productivity
The Generic Current Reality
The Project Manager's Viewpoint
Mirabilia
Critical But Stable
A Critical Chain Schedule
Managing Uncertainty
Resolving the WIP Conflict
Identifying the Critical Chain
Adding Buffers
Planning the Critical Chain Project
Global Viewpoint, Global Leverage
The Goal
Throughput: Ichiban
The Throughput World: Climbing Out of the Box
Global Improvement: The Five Focusing Steps
Global Improvement: TOC Accounting
The Project Dice Game
Multiple Projects
Implementation Issues
What Is a Schedule?
Measurements
Leveraging the Critical Chain
Weak Links
Implementation Checklist
Appendices
Appendix A: Answers for Further Thought
Appendix B: Glossary
Biography
Robert C. Newbold
