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This cutting edge, "how to" manual details proven methods for turning around chronically late, overbudget, and underperforming projects. Project Management in the Fast Lane explains how Theory of Constraints tools can be applied to achieve effective, breakthrough solutions in virtually any environment. It includes a complete discussion of the Critical Chain scheduling approach pioneered by Eli Goldratt-the most significant new development in project scheduling in the last 40 years!
The project management tools described in Project Management in the Fast Lane are clearly outlined and will help project managers in manufacturing, construction, and new product development in any field find efficient, practical, and sound solutions to management issues. Common problems related to deadlines, budgets, project performance, and more are thoroughly treated, providing a solid basis for applying tools to familiar problems. This book is sure to inspire managers, executives, engineers, and MIS and quality assurance professionals to rethink their management approaches and create dramatic, profit-driven improvements in their organizations.
The project management tools described in Project Management in the Fast Lane are clearly outlined and will help project managers in manufacturing, construction, and new product development in any field find efficient, practical, and sound solutions to management issues. Common problems related to deadlines, budgets, project performance, and more are thoroughly treated, providing a solid basis for applying tools to familiar problems. This book is sure to inspire managers, executives, engineers, and MIS and quality assurance professionals to rethink their management approaches and create dramatic, profit-driven improvements in their organizations.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a really good next step for those following the TOC debate. It is the non-fiction equivalent of Goldratt's "Critical-Chain". I do believe however that more could be said on managing multiple projects, and an appendix on practical advice showing how to integrate the theory with common software tools (e.g. Microsoft Project) for people who don't want to spend on ProChain would be very nice to have. But these are really just details. Definitely worth the buy!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Many times these kinds of books are written as marketing brochures with very little information that allows the reader to implement the process improvements. Rob takes a completely different approach by very clearly deliniating the concepts and giving the reader very appropriate examples. You can't find a single reference in his book to his company or their software tools.
Our entire senior management team has been given this book as part of our executive education program. This is a must read for anyone who is involved in the scheduling and management of projects.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Rob takes the next few steps past Eli Goldratt's Critical Chain and does a good job of it. He fills in a number of the holes for single project management; but like Critical Chain, is not intended to cover large programs. The middle chapters expand on TOC in order to help the reader understand the application of TOC and I think Rob does a good job here as well. I recommend you read The Goal, It's Not Luck and Critical Chain in addition to this fine work in the TOC literature.
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Great book - very practical
Short review here - if you can't get projects out on time - read this - it will help a lot!
Published on 19 Mar 1999
One step beyond TQM
Excelente libro para todos aquellos que quieran comprender de una manera progresiva y efectiva los fundamentos y estado del arte en la programación de proyectos. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 1999
One step beyond TQM
Outstanding book for those who want to understand in a progressive, straightforward manner the fundamentals of nowadays realistic project scheduling. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 1999
A great follow-up to "Critical Chain"
If you liked "Critical Chain," you should enjoy "PM In the fast lane." Newbold presents a more "step-by-step" approach toward applying Goldratt's... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 1998
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