FTTM Academy

The knowledge behind 200+ accelerated programs. Now self-paced.

80+ sequential modules covering fastProject, fastDecision, fastROI, and FTTM methodology. Concept → Function → Practice. The same content that powers our consulting engagements, structured for independent learning.

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01
Concept
Understand the why behind each tool and practice. Theory grounded in 36 years of research.
02
Function
Step-by-step walkthroughs of every feature and workflow. Learn how to actually use the tools.
03
Practice
Apply the concepts to real project scenarios. Build FTTM habits through repetition.
04
Solutions
Troubleshooting guides for common issues. When something breaks, you'll know how to fix it.
40+ modules

fastProject

Critical Path & Schedule Acceleration

From CPM basics to advanced Macro-Micro Roll-up. Learn how to build FTTM-quality schedules, facilitate Refresh Planning, and use the Wigglechart to visualize schedule acceleration.

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Concept
▸fastProject Process Flow
▸Touchpoints, Checkpoints and Deliverables
▸Baselines in fastProject
▸Target, Challenge, and Windows
▸Macro-Micro Roll-up
▸Macro Mind-Mapping
Function
▸The Lookahead Report
▸Importing a Lookahead Report
▸Refresh Planning
▸Daily Schedule Refresh
▸Resource Leveling
▸Tracking Rate of Completion
Practice
▸Common CPM Scheduling Mistakes
▸Critical Path Method Basics
▸Focus on 2nd Critical Path
▸Getting Teams Fast Quickly
▸Using Agile and fastProject
▸Doneness Generator
Solutions
▸Baselines Q&A
▸Macro Settings Troubleshooting
▸Microsoft Project Crashes
▸Summary Tasks
▸Excel Version Checks
▸Killing Background Processes
20+ modules

fastDecision

Decision Modeling & Group Consensus

Master the Analytic Hierarchy Process for structured group decision-making. From defining objectives hierarchies to generating cost-benefit curves and scoring project portfolios.

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Concept
▸Introduction to Decision Analysis (1)
▸Introduction to Decision Analysis (2)
▸Decision Mapping
▸The Right Objectives
▸Getting Objectives Right
Function
▸Modeling Using DecisionAccelerator
▸Pairwise Ranking vs. Simple Weighting
▸Copying Objectives to Models
▸Exclude or Include Objectives
▸Using AHP Constraints
Practice
▸Prioritizing a Project Portfolio
▸Horizontal Project Scoring
▸Zero-Based Budgeting
▸Goals & Objectives Drive Good Models
▸Structuring Group Decision Models
10+ modules

fastROI

Business Case & Cost of Delay

Quantify the cost of delay and model trade-offs. Connect schedule decisions to financial outcomes so executives can make informed resource and product trade-off decisions.

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Concept
▸The Cost of Delay
▸What Is the ROI of Fast Decision Making?
▸Cost of Delay Part 1
▸Cost of Delay Part 2
Practice
▸Generating Cost-Benefit Curves
▸Use Real Values for Ranking Alternatives
▸Financial Trade-off Modeling
166 modules

FTTM Ideas Library

Methodology, Strategy & Leadership

166 articles organized across 14 topic categories — the full intellectual output of 36 years of FTTM research and consulting. Critical Path, Portfolio, Strategy, Team, VOC, Innovation, and more.

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Critical Path & Scheduling
▸Critical Path Analysis
▸All Schedules Are Not FTTM Schedules
▸Second & Third Critical Paths
▸Positive vs Negative Buffer
▸Pull-in Before You Slip
Portfolio & Strategy
▸Why Prioritize?
▸Chief Portfolio Officer
▸Focus: You Can't Do It All
▸Selecting the Right Product Portfolio
▸Mapping Strategy to Execution
Team & Leadership
▸Fast Autonomous Teams
▸FTTM Managers
▸Integrated Core Team
▸Freedom to Act
▸Selecting FTTM Managers
VOC & Innovation
▸Failure of VOC
▸FTTM Innovation
▸Lateral Thinking for Breakthroughs
▸From Target Market to Product Definition
▸Feature-Based VOC vs. Discovering Needs
Learning Paths

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FTTM Academy

80+ modules. Go at your own pace. Access Concept, Function, and Practice modules whenever you need them. Ideal for individuals looking to build FTTM skills independently.

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FTTM Seminar Series

3-day onsite seminar + multi-month coaching. Apply FTTM to your live projects. Includes perpetual fastWorks license. Delivered by lateralworks consultants with 200+ project track record.

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