- Resource Contention is the number 1 reason for project slippage. Why?
- Many departments only practice Resource Asssignment - assigning resources based on skill-sets one project at a time. That's way too late to prevent resource contention.
- Resource Assignment Issues:
- Staff are not usually 100% dedicated to one project.
- When that "critical" project occurs, staff is already assigned elsewhere.
- Without taking into account all work (projects, change orders, admin work), the capacity picture is incomplete.
- There are 4 basic elements in a comprehensive resource management
practice
- Capacity Planning looks at overall capacity versus overall demand.
- Role Scheduling allocates time against skill pools for specific projects.
- Resource Assignment assigns named resources to the roles at the proper time.
- Utilization tracks actual time consumed by work, providing critical feedback to the other planning processes.
- Each of the 4 elements aligns with phases in a typical project lifecycle
- Resource Management is a paradigm shift. We'll guide you through it
Resource Management is about more than assigning people to projects. It's about matching work demand to resource supply. And it requires several planning cycles to hone your practice. Our Resource Management experts will guide you through the steps.
Contact us at info@effectiveitgroup.com or 925-487-1589 to discuss your resource planning needs.
