Is Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) right for me ?
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Free PM System Questionnaire & Professional Analysis

In order to build a world-wide database for an up-coming research paper being developed by PQA, we are collecting data on the current status of Project Management systems around the world.  To help you help us, download a free copy of PQA's Project Management System Survey questionnaire.  Take the 30 minutes to fill it in and benefit from the focus it provides on the status of project management at your organization.  To advance our research into CCPM and project management, we ask that you share your results with PQA in confidence.

Logic Diagram for typical person deciding about CCPM

 

The following flow diagram depicts the typical thoughts and decisions of someone who is frustrated with their current system for project management.  Their frustrations, fears, & goals lead them to discover the existence of something new and dramatically better than the old systems that have existed for the past 40 years.

CCPM is so unique, some of the differences are so subtle, and our acceptance of the previous dogma is so thorough and unquestionable, that it can be overwhelming at first.  Most people need training and time to practice, try CCPM, and prove to themselves that it really works.

Secondly, business is so competitive, resources are shaved so thin, and expectations are so high, big mistakes cannot and will not be tolerated.  However, to stand still is to give up being in the running; an even bigger mistake.  Therefore, people need to experiment with CCPM safely.  The answer is to try CCPM with a few significant but affordable test projects.

While some people have done it alone with no support system, with adequate training, coaching, & support from CCPM specialists (like PQA), the success of the CCPM test projects is significantly improved.

Throughout the CCPM test project(s), all facets of the test are closely monitored and reported.  This is compared to a typical project implementation, and an impact in "time to market", frustration, cash flow, and maximum capacity are readily calculated.  An ROI can be calculated for going the CCPM route.

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