Projects always seem to take longer than planned. Why? Hidden culprits like Parkinson’s Law (work expands to fill time) and Student Syndrome (starting late and rushing at the end) derail timelines.
Enter Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), a powerful tool from the Theory of Constraints (TOC) that eliminates delays and accelerates execution.
What’s Wrong with Traditional Project Management?
· Too many individual task buffers – Adding extra time everywhere slows down the entire project.
· Multitasking overload – Switching between tasks reduces focus and efficiency.
· Micromanaging deadlines – Tracking individual tasks misses the bigger project flow.
How CCPM Fixes It
· Identify the critical chain – Focus on resource dependencies, not just task sequence.
· Remove local buffers – Pool them into a single project buffer.
· Prioritize flow over speed – Work on one task at a time, reducing delays.
· Use buffer management – Track buffer consumption, not arbitrary deadlines.
Companies adopting CCPM cut project timelines by 25-50%. Are you still buffering every task?
It’s time to rethink project management! Let’s discuss-what’s your biggest project challenge?
