Discussion: Critical Chain and Agile Project Management Approaches to Address Schedule Uncertainties

To manage project constraints and uncertainties, several methodologies and approaches have been developed in response to the need for a more iterative approach and flexibility in both the planning and execution processes. Two of the major alternative approaches are critical chain project management and agile project management.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post your response to the following:

Briefly describe your project management experience and the project you have selected to work on for this course. Based on your experience and the unique characteristics of your project:

• Analyze the relevance of critical chain project management. Is this an approach that would be helpful in assisting successfully managing your project? Explain your rationale and support that rationale with a minimum of one citation to the weekly resources

• Analyze the relevance of the flexibility of agile project management. Would an agile approach assist you in successfully managing your project? Explain your rationale and support that rationale with a minimum of one citation to the weekly resources

After posting, read a selection of your colleagues' postings.