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The Project Chatter PodcastS8E190: When to use Reference Class Forecasting and when NOT to with Ian HeptinstallIn this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Val Matthews and Ian discuss various aspects of project management, emphasizing the importance of language, learning from past experiences, and the role of technology. They explore the concept of reference class forecasting, the evolution of project management practices, and the significance of mentorship. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced in modern project management, the impact of collaborative contracting, and the future of AI in the field. The episode concludes with reflections on the need for standardization and the importance of not automating ineffective practices.
2024-12-101h 21
Navigating Major ProgrammesOptimistic Estimate Hypothesis With Ian Heptinstall | S2 EP9Riccardo Cosentino takes an ongoing LinkedIn debate with Ian Heptinstall live in this episode of Navigating Major Programmes for a fascinating conversation with one common goal: to elevate major programmes. The pair discuss the use of reference class forecasting, the predominance of strategic misrepresentation, and optimism bias during project estimation—both drawing on their practical and academic experiences to substantiate their points. “One of my concerns, if we think the problem with projects is that our estimates are too light and the answer is to increase the estimates, is that it is a vicious spiral. That...
2024-06-031h 03
Beyond DeadlinesCritical Chain: An overview on how to deliver projects on time.In this episode we dive into Critical Chain Planning and Scheduling strategies.
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Critical Chain was developed in the 1990s by the infamous Eliyahu Goldratt who wrote The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement.
In this episode our guest Ian Heptinstall provides an overview of the strategy and how you can being to use it on your projects.
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2023-12-0529 minThe Project Chatter PodcastS6E142: Alliance Contracting and Critical Chain Synergies with Ian HeptinstallIn this episode Dale and Val discuss with Ian Heptinstall the Alliance contract model and or why it can be used more successfully with a provision of openness, collaboration and behaviours across all sides. In addition we discussed the value of the Critical Chain Method and how Theory of Constraints among other methods enable a more successful project plan.
Ian Heptinstall is Associate Professor of Project Management at the University of Birmingham in the UK, and lead tutor on the MSc in Industrial Project Management, whose students are working project managers studying part-time by distance learning.
2022-11-071h 20