About this Presentation
Critical Chain Project Management is a Strategic Application and not just a tactical project management tool. CCPM is transformational, providing a clear pathway for moving companies from an environment of project chaos into stability, then sustainment for exceptional Company Growth. How? This presentation provides a practical overview of this capability and how to apply this to your organization. If your organization does not consistently supply or service 60+ percent of your desired market, then the market is not your constraint. So how can your organization capture the portion of the market you're not currently servicing? Knowing that markets, respond to shorter lead times, plus reliable delivery, customers are even willing to pay a reasonable premium for this performance. So how can we take a project environment from chaos through stability and develop the standard operating procedures to sustain future growth? By way of case studies, we will demonstrate the capability of taking the tactical approach to project management and turning it into a strategic approach. This presentation provides a roadmap to do this.
What Will You Learn
To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.
CCPM isn’t just a scheduling tool — when elevated to a strategic application, it helps align organizational priorities with execution reality across portfolios.
Treating CCPM as merely tactical often leaves deeper systemic issues unaddressed, obscuring opportunities for broader competitive advantage.
True strategic use of CCPM reshapes decision-making by focusing on constraint-based flow and long-term outcomes rather than short-term task management.
Leaders who integrate CCPM into governance, investment choices, and performance measures create a more predictable and resilient delivery environment.
Instructor(s)
John Thompson
John Thompson, co-founder of Exepron, a premier cloud-based Enterprise Scheduling and Project Portfolio Application, boasts over 30 years of expertise in the Theory of Constraints, including Critical Chain Project Management, Production, Distribution, Strategy and tactics, and Throughput Accounting. A Certified Associate of Dr. Eli Goldratt and two-time TOC International Certification Organization Board Chairman, he has been instrumental in setting global standards in the field. Beyond Exepron, John heads Global Focus, LLC, a top-tier consultancy known for fostering business growth and turnarounds, with a portfolio spanning industries from Aerospace to Heavy Steel Fabrication. A BSc (Hon) in Forest Engineering alumnus from the University of Stellenbosch, RSA, John has served on numerous boards, including the TOCICO Board for 12 years and the Louisiana Export Council since 2009. His dedication to excellence and organizational success is unparalleled.