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Prioritize Using Theory of Constraints

June 23rd, 2010 · 1,614 Comments

Often it is hard to decide to what to do first, or what to do next. In fact, in my experience, it is often easier to make such decisions on large projects than smaller projects. The Theory of Constraints is a neat concept that can help.

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The Potential of Critical Chain Project Management

May 16th, 2008 · 919 Comments

Critical Chain project management is a great idea, or really a great collection of ideas. It has similarities to the Critical Path Method in that it focuses on the critical path tasks for managing the project. But there are several innovative ideas that distinguish critical chain from critical path, and some unique hurdles to implementation.

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Soft Skills, People, and Outsourcing

August 6th, 2007 · 474 Comments

Outsourcing is an interesting challenge going forward as the world “becomes smaller”. As long as borders are relatively open – something that is likely given the opportunities, and given the downside of not doing it – outsourcing activity will continue to grow.

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Tags: Soft Skills