About this Presentation
IT projects are inherently unpredictable, with task duration and scope uncertainty exacerbated by multitasking due to code bugs, maintenance, technical debt, and other competing priorities. While Agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban help manage these challenges with minimal overhead, they often foster a cost-focused mindset—optimizing local efficiency at the expense of overall project flow. As a result, companies struggle with limited visibility into project timelines, leading to delays, missed market opportunities, and slower growth.
Despite the proven benefits of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) in improving project execution, its adoption in IT remains low due to the deep-rooted reliance on tools like Jira—used by over 300,000 companies and 57.5% of developers—which lack built-in CCPM support. The key to unlocking CCPM’s potential lies in seamlessly integrating it within these existing platforms. By automating schedule creation, embedding proper buffers, and enabling real-time project tracking, teams can gain CCPM’s advantages while continuing to work in familiar environments with minimal disruption.
This session will explore how CCPM can be effectively implemented within Jira and similar tools to enhance project visibility and execution. Additionally, it will highlight how pairing technology with TOC/CCPM expertise can accelerate adoption, making CCPM a scalable solution for IT project management.
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.
Why Traditional Scrum Can Become a “Trap” for IT Projects
How Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) Solves Scrum’s Flaws
Practical Paths for Adopting CCPM at Scale in IT Organizations
Instructor(s)
Vlad Babarykin
Vlad Babarykin is a seasoned entrepreneur, IT professional, and passionate advocate for the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM). With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, Vlad has successfully combined his technical expertise with TOC principles to drive innovation and efficiency across multiple ventures.
Vlad's journey with TOC and CCPM began during his tenure as the founder and CEO of AITOC, Inc., an offshore software development company with a team of approximately 50 employees. By adopting CCPM, he enabled AITOC to effectively manage dozens of simultaneous client projects, significantly improving project delivery and operational efficiency. Later, leveraging TOC Thinking Processes, he transformed AITOC from a traditional development shop into a market leader in Magento e-commerce extensions, ultimately leading to the successful sale of the company’s e-commerce business.
Since then, Vlad has co-founded several companies, served as a fractional CTO, and held various technical leadership roles in venture-backed startups such as Modelo.io. Most recently, he served as Head of Engineering at Customers.ai, where he continued to champion the adoption of TOC Thinking Processes and CCPM principles to streamline operations and drive results.
Currently, Vlad is expanding his mission to bring TOC and CCPM to the IT and software development industries. He is the creator of AgileCCPM.com, the first native CCPM extension for Jira. Through this innovative solution, Vlad aims to empower over 300,000 IT companies and nearly 60% of developers worldwide to embrace CCPM and drive its mass adoption.