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# Critical Chain

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Review: Understand what bottlenecks really do - What the great consultants can do that others cannot is provide a perspective that makes application and understanding simpler -- not more complicated. Goldratt's writing style, since my first exposure to his work in "The Goal" is of a remarkably clear-thinking view that is delivered in the form of very readable novels. We have all heard of "bottlenecks" and all have a clear idea of what that means -- but Goldratt made a science of the study of bottlenecks in our professional lives. As he expanded his views of the implications of bottlenecks we could find ourselves managing differently. As an example, we have all experienced the "all-hands" speech that explained we were behind in our work and we all needed to work harder to get back on track. What Goldratt taught us is that there is only one bottleneck at any given time, and that is the point that should receive focused management attention, not everyone in the organization. In a manufacturing facility, speeding everyone up means making excess inventory that cannot be used until the bottleneck catches up. It's a small thing with very relevant implications for managers.
Review: Great Book on Theory of Constraints and Critical Chain - This is the book to start with on Critical Chain (i.e. Critical Path with resource considerations). Eliyahu Goldratt was one of the founders in this field and this book is the logical starting point for learning about Critical Chain project management. This is written like a novel so you can easily finish the book within a few hours if you are a normal reader. The concepts seem to be easier to grasp since they are repeated within the pages a few times and that most ideas are backed up by examples with projects examples from people in the book Pros: Easy read since it is written like a Novel Critical Chain is an interesting project management style Well though out and well executed with good examples. Cons: Critical Chain is shown as the ultimate savior to projects, even though there are issues that this method contains Sometimes we spend a lot of time reading the story without any business insights Overall this is great books and a good starting point for Critical Chain Managment

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0884271536 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #90,835 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #570 in Business Management (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,209) |
| Dimensions  | 6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 9780884271536 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0884271536 |
| Item Weight  | 13.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 246 pages |
| Publication date  | December 10, 2002 |
| Publisher  | The North River Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Understand what bottlenecks really do
*by P***T on November 14, 2013*

What the great consultants can do that others cannot is provide a perspective that makes application and understanding simpler -- not more complicated. Goldratt's writing style, since my first exposure to his work in "The Goal" is of a remarkably clear-thinking view that is delivered in the form of very readable novels. We have all heard of "bottlenecks" and all have a clear idea of what that means -- but Goldratt made a science of the study of bottlenecks in our professional lives. As he expanded his views of the implications of bottlenecks we could find ourselves managing differently. As an example, we have all experienced the "all-hands" speech that explained we were behind in our work and we all needed to work harder to get back on track. What Goldratt taught us is that there is only one bottleneck at any given time, and that is the point that should receive focused management attention, not everyone in the organization. In a manufacturing facility, speeding everyone up means making excess inventory that cannot be used until the bottleneck catches up. It's a small thing with very relevant implications for managers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book on Theory of Constraints and Critical Chain
*by C***. on March 1, 2014*

This is the book to start with on Critical Chain (i.e. Critical Path with resource considerations). Eliyahu Goldratt was one of the founders in this field and this book is the logical starting point for learning about Critical Chain project management. This is written like a novel so you can easily finish the book within a few hours if you are a normal reader. The concepts seem to be easier to grasp since they are repeated within the pages a few times and that most ideas are backed up by examples with projects examples from people in the book Pros: Easy read since it is written like a Novel Critical Chain is an interesting project management style Well though out and well executed with good examples. Cons: Critical Chain is shown as the ultimate savior to projects, even though there are issues that this method contains Sometimes we spend a lot of time reading the story without any business insights Overall this is great books and a good starting point for Critical Chain Managment

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Several Moderate "AHA"s Make This Book Valuable
*by K***R on December 15, 2001*

Eli Goldratt continues his application of Theory of Constraints (TOC) to various business processes by focusing on project management with this latest business novella. TOC is a method of creating ongoing improvement in operational processes, as well as a general management philosophy. Goldratt introduced this theory to world in his best-selling book THE GOAL, where he applied the principles to a manufacturing setting. In CRITICAL CHAIN, Goldratt builds upon the teachings found in THE GOAL. He quickly describes of constructs of TOC, while spending more time addressing some specific phenomenon of project management versus process management. This is where the "Aha"s come into play. Goldratt's characters debate and learn why projects often run overdue and over budget, or finish with less completed than originally specified. The characters debate critical path vs. non-critical path tasks, early vs. late start, resource conflicts, safety buffers in each task, negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers, as well as the erroneous progress accounting/measurement techniques that give everyone a false sense of progress toward completion. Each of these topics were useful in challenging the conventional wisdom of project management. Each presented some new techniques for managing projects more aggressively. In my job, I indirectly manage a large number of construction project managers, and this was useful in understanding some of the reasons we struggle to deliver on time and on budget. For those of you looking for the same enlightenment that you probably derived from THE GOAL, you will be mildly disappointed. For those of you who have not yet read THE GOAL, I highly recommend reading it, because it will provide the foundation material (TOC) in much more depth and clarity. For me, TOC completes the loop of operational concepts that I have pondered over my career, namely how to improve processes and improve overall organizational productivity, while eliminating "fire fighting" and bottlenecks in production. CRITICAL CHAIN furthers the progress of this thinking relative to a project vs. a process environment.

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