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Project Management in the Fast Lane: Applying the Theory of Constraints (The CRC Press Series on Constraints Management)
 
 
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Project Management in the Fast Lane: Applying the Theory of Constraints (The CRC Press Series on Constraints Management) [Hardcover]

Robert C. Newbold (Author)
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March 25, 1998 1574441957 978-1574441956 1
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.

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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (March 25, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1574441957
  • ISBN-13: 978-1574441956
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #433,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Which ToC PM book to choose? September 3, 2004
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If you're looking for a good introduction to Theory of Constraints project management, you really have only three choices: this book, Lawrence Leach's "Critical Chain Project Management", and Goldratt's original "Critical Chain" explanation cum novel. Leach can be dismissed out of hand -- his book only marginally discusses ToC PM and it's the most expensive of the three to boot. Goldratt is "the source", but making practical sense of "Critical Chain" and converting it into usable techniques is a chore. That leaves Newbold's "Project Management in the Fast Lane", and it's the star of the group. Newbold clearly describes the various techniques needed by a project manager to actually USE ToC PM. In addition, he addresses the equally thorny issue of how to introduce these concepts to an organization. And all from a very practical, down-to-earth perspective. If you get only one ToC PM book, it needs to be this one.
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Newbold covers the basic TOC concepts and applies the thinking processes to project management. He also has several helpful insights into implementing TOC in an organization. It is good information, but Newbold can't seem to decide what he is trying to accomplish with the book - teach project mgmt or implement TOC in an organization. There is lot's of good information and worth reading, but the information is a bit fragmented. I get the sense that Newbold has taken a set of isolated lectures and tried to make a book out of them. The materials need a class room discussion to really sink in. As it is, the concepts are rather isolated and disconnected. It probably makes perfect sense to an experienced TOC consultant, but was a bit over my head with only having read two TOC books prior to this one.
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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!
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An excellent "how to" on Critical Chain
This book really digs into the "how to" of critical chain, and even how to use it alongside critical path when you've got stakeholders that make it necessary. Read more
Published on November 22, 2006 by Josh D. Nankivel
full of wisdom!
Do not bother reading "Critical Chain" novel. This is the book to start with. Read it twice: it has so much new thinking against traditional thought that unless you... Read more
Published on October 23, 2003 by Diego G. Passadore
Proactively deals with inaccurate project estimates
The achilles heal of project management, especially in product development, are the estimates of time and resources. Read more
Published on September 19, 2001 by J. Groen
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 March 19, 1999 by Robert J Krausert
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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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 October 31, 1998
Very thorough examination of the concepts and clear examples
Many times these kinds of books are written as marketing brochures with very little information that allows the reader to implement the process improvements. Read more
Published on October 7, 1998
a good treatment of applying TOC to project management
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... Read more
Published on July 5, 1998
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Through the next few chapters we will be examining the process of planning and executing projects through a few stories. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
strategic resource buffers, throughput pricing, project buffer, precedence view, critical chain scheduling, intermediate due dates, throughput dollar days, current reality tree, feeding buffers, strategic leverage point, prerequisite tree, chain tasks, composite schedule, precedence dependencies, task time estimates, past slack, five focusing steps, overall project duration, scheduling horizon, resource contention, more throughput, buffer points, evaporating cloud, additional throughput, late tasks
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Critical Chain, Throughput World, Parkinson's Law, Cost World, North River Press, The Haystack Syndrome, Murphy's Law, New York, Generic Project Reality, Great Barrington, Air Force, American Automobile Manufacturers Association, Average Finish, Current Cut, Japanese Passenger Car Exports, Quality Press, The Theory of Constraints Journal, Where The Entrepreneur, World Motor Vehicle Data
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