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Critical Chain
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Book Brief
246
Novel • Fiction
Publication Era • 1990s
1997
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Critical Chain centers on Richard Silver, a business school professor, who strives to secure tenure by developing innovative project management methodologies, notably Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), while facing challenges from university administration and collaborating with students and colleagues to apply the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in real-world scenarios.
Informative
Challenging
Inspirational
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Review Roundup
Critical Chain by Eliyahu M. Goldratt is praised for revolutionizing project management with the Theory of Constraints, offering practical, innovative solutions. Readers value its clear, engaging storytelling and real-world applications. However, some criticize it for being overly simplistic and narrative-heavy, detracting from detailed technical analysis.
Who Should Read Critical Chain?
A reader who would enjoy Critical Chain by Eliyahu M. Goldratt is likely interested in project management, theories of constraints, and business process improvement. This book is suitable for fans of The Goal by the same author and Lean Thinking by James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones.
5,027 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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246
Novel • Fiction
Publication Era • 1990s
1997
Adult
18+ years
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