Project Resource Planning
Develop and assess project resource plans to ensure optimal resource utilisation.
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Project Management
Levels
Understands the intent of project resource management
Understands the underlying intent of project resource management
Describes the types of project resources required for successful execution and completion of a project (people, capital, etc.)
Recognises the characteristics of a ‘resource’ and ‘resource plan’
Identify key components of a project resource plan
Defines project resource management through key concepts and elements (utilisation, resource plan, etc.)
Documents best practices for resource management (allocation, scheduling, leveling, etc.)
Identifies the key components and stages of a project resource plan (ascertain, procure, manage, etc.)
Supports project resource planning
Investigates project bottlenecks and overloads that can be addressed through resource management
Determines the required components for a resource management tool (timeline, customisation, gantt chart, etc.)
Supports project resource planning by listing resources, creating a resource breakdown structure, developing histograms etc.
Develops a project resource plan
Monitors resources across the project, with a focus on bottlenecks and overloads
Forecasts resource utilisation using resource management tools
Develops a project resource plan, keeping in mind timelines, constraints, and dependencies
Assess project resource plan
Streamlines processes for identifying and addressing bottlenecks, overloads, and dependencies in project resources
Promotes the usage of resource management tools in ensuring optimal resource utilisation
Assesses project resource plan to ensure all resources required for a project are obtained, accounted for, and utilised