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What is a Critical Chain? | Video
The Critical Path Method is well known.
But, what is a Critical Chain?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
Project Estimation: Master the Art and Craft
There are two reasons why Project Estimation is a big deal for project managers. First, it’s extremely hard to do well. And second, poor estimates are often a primary reason for a project cost or schedule over-run.
So, in this article, we’ll take a careful look at project estimation, to help you learn how to master the art and craft of doing it well.
What is CPM (Critical Path Method)? | Video
The Critical Path Method (CPM) is one of the core planning and control methodologies that project managers use. So, what is the Critical Path Method?
So, what is the Critical Path Method?
And what is Critical Path Analysis (CPA)?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
What is a PERT Chart? | Video
When it comes to project planning and estimation, there are a few ‘go-to’ tools that every project manager should know, and one of them is the PERT Method.
So, what is a PERT Chart?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
What is Milestone Planning? | Video
Planning is fundamental to all Project Management, and one of the most basic and robust approaches to planning is Milestone Planning.
So what is Milestone Planning??
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
Make Your Project Estimation More Reliable, Using the PERT Method
Project Managers have many responsibilities. And one of the most difficult is Project Estimation: to predict what will happen in the future. Because projects are fraught with uncertainty. One of the most widely used approaches to improving estimation is the PERT Method.
And Project Sponsors dislike uncertainty. So they expect Project Managers to reduce it. So, they want you to manage project risks and estimate uncertain, future outcomes like:
- How much will this project cost?
- When will this project finish?
