Tips and Techniques for Managing Project Resources

Project-Speak: Concepts in Resource Management
Project resource management is a global process for managing the allocation, application and utilization of resources (people, finances and equipment) throughout the project lifecycle. As a whole, resource management involves the specification of requirements, planning roles and responsibilities, allocating resources according to the project schedule, managing resource work activities and responding to resource related issues. This article focuses on the key terms and concepts in project resource management, and is structured for practical reference, organizing these elements according to purpose and function. read full article

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*Resource Management Note: Resource management plays multiple roles within the fast track process. Resources are first identified as part of the selection phase, analyzed as part of the definition phase, organized as part of the governance phase, and managed as part of the oversight phase.

Project Planning in Depth
When time is short and resources are limited, tough choices have to made to deliver the project results required. As part of our fast track model, we have identified certain key management deliverables that must be produced in order to properly plan and execute projects in a timely and efficient manner. That's the goal and purpose of our fast track management practices and tools - to identify immediate needs and manage projects according to high priority deliverables:

Project Selection
The Fast Track Business Case
To produce project business case deliverables (documents and presentations) using fast track practices.

The Project Selection Roadmap
To screen and score proposals and make project selection decisions using fast track criteria.

Project Definition
The Project Planning Roadmap
To plan and manage the project definition process (schedules, tasks, issues and results) using fast track steps and practices.

The Fast Track Statement of Work
To produce statement of work deliverables (documents and presentations) following fast track practices and principles.

Project Oversight
The Project Status Snapshot
To produce project status deliverables (documented reports and presentations) following fast track steps and practices.

The Fast Track Meeting Planner
To fulfill communication and planning needs via planned project meetings, covering meeting scheduling, agenda planning, preparation tasks, and follow-up.