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Critical Chain Basics: Start Here

If you’re new to Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), we’ve prepared a special set of introductory video recordings to help you build a strong foundation before the conference begins. These sessions are designed to give you clarity and confidence in the basics, so you can fully engage with the case studies, discussions, and advanced applications you’ll see throughout the event. In this introductory package, you’ll learn:

What Critical Chain is — and how it differs from traditional project management

The role of buffers and how they protect delivery commitments

Why multitasking harms flow and how to reduce it

How to focus on the system constraint to improve overall performance

The key behaviors that make CCPM successful in real organizations

You can watch the videos at your own pace and revisit them anytime. Whether you’re completely new to CCPM or just looking for a refresher, this content will ensure you’re ready to get maximum value from the conference. We’re excited to have you with us — enjoy the learning and get ready to see Critical Chain in action.

  • How to Deliver Projects Faster, Cheaper & More Reliably with Critical Chain

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  • Introductory Educational Series (Part 1 of 4):The Basic Rationale for moving from Critical Path to Critical Chain Project Management

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    PMSim, developed by Eli Schragenheim for Dr. Goldratt, demonstrates the flaws of Critical Path methodology and introduces Critical Chain planning (CCPM) using scenarios with varied assumptions on uncertainty and human behavior.

  • Introductory Educational Series (Part 2 of 4): Critical Chain Overview

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    Introducing Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM): a breakthrough approach utilized by global organizations to accelerate projects, increase capacity, improve on-time completion, and boost team member motivation, engagement, and harmony.

  • Introductory Educational Series (Part 3 of 4): Planning & Scheduling Single Project

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    Part 3 of a 4-part series, this presentation introduces single project planning and scheduling, covering the what, how, who, duration, and validation. It continues from Building Blocks and precedes Multi-Project Scheduling.

  • Introductory Educational Series (Part 4 of 4): Scheduling & Execution in Multi-Project Environments

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    Learn to schedule multiple projects in a multi-project environment. Focus on prioritizing, staggering, and executing across a portfolio to improve project flow.

  • Critical Chain Project and Multi-Projects Management - 101 Workshop

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    This FREE 101 workshop, led by Dr James Holt, introduces Critical Chain Project Management, explores issues with traditional PM, includes interactive games, and teaches lessons on why multitasking is detrimental. It concludes with a QUIZ.

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