Over the years, we have been privileged to provide face-to-face training sessions to a wide range of participants, empowering over 7,000 individuals from diverse industries with invaluable knowledge. In our ongoing commitment to making our training courses accessible to a broader audience, we are thrilled to introduce our new online format. In this course, we are excited to have Philip Marris, a world renowned expert in Critical Chain Project Management and Theory of Constraints, to guide you through the intricacies of this methodology.

Throughout this training, we will dive deep into the world of Critical Chain, focusing solely on this powerful approach to project management. Philip Marris, with his extensive experience and expertise, will share valuable insights into the principles and practices of Critical Chain, as well as the potential challenges that may arise during implementation.

Our online platform is designed to provide you an engaging learning experience, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully manage projects. We encourage you to actively engage with the course materials such as the quizzes we have in each chapter, reflect on the concepts and techniques presented and ask yourself throughout the course: what benefits will you be able to get out of this methodology in your settings? What prevents you from implementing it? Together, let's unlock the full potential of Critical Chain Project Management and set the stage for project success.

This course comprises the following chapters:

CHAPTER 1 - Introduction [04'50'']

• Brief introduction to each chapter of this course

• Training facilitator

• Objectives of the course

CHAPTER 2 - Overview of the Theory of Constraints (ToC) [28'37]

• Books : The Goal and The Critical Chain

• The far side of the Theory of Constraints

• The Theory of Constraints in one slide

• The Drum Buffer Rope (DBR) mechanism

• The five steps of ToC's continuous improvement process

• History of the Theory of Constraints

• The "Goldrattism" : Theory of Constraints & Logical Thinking

• The Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)

• Testimonials of the application of the Critical Chain

CHAPTER 3 - The project manager's problems and dilemmas [15']

• Traditional project management

• How delays in projects increase the pressure on management?

• Project scheduling with task duration estimates

• Project managers try to compensate for the uncertainties inherent in projects

• What happens when scheduling according to the worst-case scenario?

• The integration risk phenomenon

• Is the capacity of the resources important?

CHAPTER 4 - Multitasking game [20'56'']

Part 1: The Multitasking game

• Instructions of the first game

• Game Start

• Instructions of second game

• Game Start

• Conclusion of the Game

• Why do projects fail?

Part 2: Review of some client cases

• Reducing mulitasking through simple actions

Part 3: Introduction to the Critical Chain

• What does the Critical Chain deal with?

CHAPTER 5 - Critical Chain planning rules for one project [24'23"]

Part 1: Critical Chain planning rules for one project

• Critical Chain approach

• Scheduling in favour of Excel

• Reminders of some good practices

• Rules for a Critical Chain schedule

• What should a dynamic schedule include?

Part 2: Applying Critical Chain techniques [20'35'']

• Critical Chain scheduling

• Example of CCPM implementation in the pharmaceutical industy

CHAPTER 6 - Project execution the Critical Chain way [13'35]

Part 1: Project execution the Critical Chain way

• How to achieve smooth execution of tasks?

• How to make an update of the schedule?

• Monitoring a Critical Chain

• New indicators

• The project Fever Chart

• Frequent updates for monitoring a project

• Why must buffer consumptions be analyzed?

Part 2: Microsoft Project and ProChain [08'05]

• How to plan and model a project with Critical Chain principles?

CHAPTER 7 - Overview of project portfolio management [13'40'']

• How to manage a portfolio of projects the Critical Chain way?

• Why it is important to focus on the portfolio constraint?

• Do not launch projects too early

• How to identify the bottleneck or capacity constraint?

• The importance of the identification of the portfolio constraint

• The Portfolio Fever Chart

• Decision making using a Portfolio Fever Chart

CHAPTER 8 - Continuous Improvement in the project environment [10'30'']

• How important is the analysis of the buffer consumption?

• How to identify the worst problems?

• Does Pareto helps to transcribe the issues?

• Example with 3 different Fever Charts

CHAPTER - 9: Implementation, references and case studies [30'03"]

Part 1: References and case studies

• Critical Chain can improve any type of project

• History of the CCPM

• A list of CCPM references in the world

• A compilation of testimonial videos from our clients in various industries

Part 2: References and case studies

• Reduction of the project leadtime by 22 months in the development of an airplane

• Boosting business jet MRO performances

• Deployment in the French armament industry

• Roll-out to all types of projects for a South African aeronautical equipment manufacturer

• Optimizing the project plan for satellite design and manufacturing for a timely delivery

• Ambitious plant layout transformation made possible

• 10-year roll-out for new product development in the automobile industry - cars "made by ToC"

Part 3: Implementation of the Critical Chain method

• Our typical step-by-step approach

CHAPTER - 10: Conclusion & Next steps [05'35'']

• Lean Engineering

• Summary of the Critical Chain way

• Conclusion

• Thank you!