Event chain methodology is an uncertainty modeling and schedule network analysis technique that is focused on identifying and managing events and event chains that affect project schedules. Event chain methodology is the next advance beyond critical path method and critical chain project management.
Event chain methodology helps to mitigate the effect of motivational and cognitive biases in estimating and scheduling.
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