Resource management is the effective utilization of an organization's resources to accomplish a given task or project. In project management, resource management is one of the most important skills of a project manager. Because a project has a fixed (usually) schedule and budget, the utilization of the project's resources can play an integral role in the success of the … [Read more...]
Resource allocation is the process of assigning and scheduling resources to project tasks. Resources are the life blood of project management. Resources are used to carry out the project, and are returned to their owners if not consumed by the project. There are 6 steps to performing a proper resource allocation: Divide the Project into Tasks Assign the … [Read more...]
Like a carpenter without a hammer. Like programmer without a computer. Like a speaker without a microphone. Resource planning is an indispensable component of project management. In fact, it's so important that the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) dedicates a full knowledge area to resource management. In order to effectively manage … [Read more...]
