Part 3: Let’s make Critical Chain a science

Recap Part 2: In the last blog post, we learned about how Critical Chain works within a scientific framework. However, Susan raises a valid point questioning if the Critical Chain can be applied to more complex cases. This got Sanjeev thinking and he promised to come back with answers.

Part 3: Let’s make it a science

Critical Chain for complex projects

Rule 0: Create a Focus-&-Finish plan

Rule 1: Concentrate Resources on batches

Rule 2: Full Kit batches

Rule 3: Create Feeding Buffers (compulsory), Add Project Buffer (optional)

Rule 4: In case of resource shortages, resource-load batches based on Buffer Priorities

Find this article interesting? Watch this space for Part 4: What software do we need to manage this?