3. Resource Management

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Created on: 07-07-22 12:39

How can an effective resource plan be developed?

1. Resource requirements based on forecasts & capacity

2. Baseline vs available

3. Outsourcing requirements

4. Organisation processes and policies

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What needs to be considered when defining quantity and quality of resources?

-Resource type & amount

-Level of expertise/standard required (quality)

-When are they required

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Which resource sources should be considered when resource planning?

What are the differences?

-Commercial vs in-house

Commercial: requires negotiation, procurement costs, sourcing strategy required, good knowledge of markets required

In-house- based on availability and quality, good knowledge of organisation required

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What factors should be considered when entering into negotiations?

1. Authority
2.Credibility
3. Information
4. Time
5. Emotional control

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What needs to be considered when allocating recourses in a project?

*Resource conflicts
*Project priorities
*Shortfalls
*Adaptable
*Coordination of parties

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How can a project manager ensure the proper use of resources?

-Indicators and parameters
-Decisive decisions
-Regular communication
-Identify opportunities
-Escalate as necessary

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-When are they required

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