What Is a Critical Path?

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What is critical path? definition and meaning More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Tor Sunnevu 00e 5g | permalink
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Definition of critical path: Longest sequence of activities in a project plan which must be completed on time for the project to complete on due date. An activity on the critical path cannot be started until its predecessor activ...

For further reading: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/critical-path.html ^[1]

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Why critical path is critical to project management More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Iris Hinton | permalink
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If the PMBK definition of critical path has you puzzled, read Dr. Andrew Makar's explanation of this project methodology in real-world terms.
For further reading: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/tech-decision-maker/why-critical-path-is-critical-to-project-management/ ^[2]

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Critical Path Analysis and PERT Charts: Planning and Scheduling More Complex Projects More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by BARRY WALDMAN | permalink
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Critical Path Analysis is a widely-used project management technique for scheduling projects. Use it to see which actions impact the overall schedule.
Tags: critical,path,analysis,PERT,project,program,programme,management,project management,mind,tools,career,skills,career skills,mind tools

For further reading: http://www.mindtools.com/critpath.html ^[3]

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Understanding the Critical Path Project Management Technique More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by J Williams | permalink
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Critical path project management (CPM) is a technique used to complete projects on time by focusing on key tasks. Critical Path Management shows how to complete your project on time using the CPM method.
Tags: critical path project management cpm example sample

For further reading: http://management.about.com/od/projectmanagement/ss/Critical-Path-Project-Management.htm ^[4]

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Critical Path More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Gail Amstutz | permalink
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Detailed glossary definition of the business management term Critical Path (Critical Path Method, CPM), with examples.

For further reading: http://management.about.com/od/projectmanagement/g/Critical-Path.htm ^[5]

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What is critical path method (CPM)? - Definition from WhatIs.com More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Ramy Sabour | permalink
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What is the critical path method (CPM)? This definition explains what CPM is, how it's used in project management and what its origins are.

For further reading: http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/critical-path-method-CPM ^[6]

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BARRY WALDMAN, Ramy Sabour, J Williams, Gail Amstutz, Iris Hinton, Tor Sunnevu 00e 5g

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1. http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/critical-path.html

2. http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/tech-decision-maker/why-critical-path-is-critical-to-project-management/

3. http://www.mindtools.com/critpath.html

4. http://management.about.com/od/projectmanagement/ss/Critical-Path-Project-Management.htm

5. http://management.about.com/od/projectmanagement/g/Critical-Path.htm

6. http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/critical-path-method-CPM