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Project Management using Event Chain Methodology
Event Chain Methodology Phenomena
The application of Event Chain Methodology can lead to some interesting phenomena. Here are some examples:
1. Sometimes events can cause the start of an activity that has already been completed. This is a very common scenario for real life projects; sometimes a previous activity must be repeated based on the results of a succeeding activity. Modeling of these scenarios using event chain methodology is very simple. We do not have to update the original project schedule, we just need to create an event and assign it to an activity that points to the previous activity. In addition, we need to define a limit to the number of times activity can be repeated.
2. Events can generate other activities that are not in the original project schedule. These are activities related to the mitigation plan. They are modeled outside of original project schedule and assigned to the event. The original schedule is augmented with these activities when the event occurs.
2. Events can generate other activities that are not in the original project schedule. These are activities related to the mitigation plan. They are modeled outside of original project schedule and assigned to the event. The original schedule is augmented with these activities when the event occurs.
3. Event Chain Methodology offers a new way of resource leveling and modeling of resource allocation as when an event is the reassignment of a resource from one activity to another, which can occur based on certain conditions. For example, if an activity requires more resources to complete it within a fixed period of time, this will trigger an event to reallocate the resource from another activity.
4. Events can cause other events to occur either immediately or with a delay. The delay is a property of the event. The delay can be deterministic, but in most cases, it is probabilistic. If we know the time of the original event and the delay, it is possible to determine when the new event can happen and in some cases, the activity that will be associated with it.
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