Critical Chain

Why do even the most thought-out projects fail? How can one avoid resource overrun and perpetual rush? In this book, Eliyahu Goldratt, author of the world bestseller "The Goal" and creator of the Theory of Constraints, proves that this is... not inevitability, but a consequence of outdated methods—and offers a revolutionary project management method—the "critical chain".

Written in the format of a business novel, the book combines depth of analysis with an engaging plot. At the heart of the plot is the dramatic struggle of the company “Genmodem,” which needs to release a new product every 6 months but spends 2 years on development. If they do not find a solution—they face collapse.

The heroes of the book—managers Mark, Ruth, and Fred—create a "thought factory" to rethink project management. They face bureaucracy, the human factor, and their main enemy—uncertainty.

«— Isaac, — he said, — a mature person already goes along the groove of the usual course of things. If there is anyone who can find a better way for us, it is a young person. Young enough to rebel, to disagree with our rules».

«The conviction of the necessity of cooperation is absolutely essential. The times when one could dictate are over. If you want your people to think and propose initiatives, you cannot dictate to them».

«TOC is a combination of three different yet interconnected breakthrough directions: a new management philosophy, new research methods, and new reliable working solutions».

• To learn how to apply TOC—Theory of Constraints for project management of any scale.

• Learn to reduce project timelines without stress and overloads.

• Understand how to eliminate "fear buffers"—hidden reserves that slow down processes.

• Get a ready-made algorithm for implementation in your company.

Project managers, top executives, overseeing complex project implementation. Anyone interested in new approaches to management and increasing efficiency.