{"id":625,"date":"2024-11-07T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T08:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/?p=625"},"modified":"2024-11-07T10:41:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T09:41:20","slug":"resource-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/resource-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Resource Management in Project Management: Basics and Areas for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The issue of <strong>resource management in project management<\/strong><em> (aka <\/em><strong>resource planning<\/strong>) is increasingly gaining importance \u2013 and becoming ever more complex. Why is this so? For one thing, it is because the demand for suitable staff is greater than the supply currently available. Additionally, the list of required qualifications for these people is evolving ever more rapidly. This makes the topics of resource management, project resources and resource allocation so important. In this article for beginners, you will read about <strong>basics, benefits, challenges and articles with further tips<\/strong> on resource management in project management.<\/p>\n<p>In the following sections, you will learn about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter1\">Definition: What is resource management?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter2\">Why is resource management in project management important?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter3\">What are the tasks of resource management?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter4\">What are the benefits of resource management?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter5\">Responsibilities of a resource manager \/ resource planner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter6\">Areas of resource management in project management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter7\">Challenges of resource management in project management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter8\">Results for resource planning from the PMO Survey 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter9\">Further relevant articles with tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let us now take a look at the basics of resource management in project management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> We are using the terms <strong>resource management and resource planning interchangeably<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter1\">Definition: What Is Resource Management?<\/h2>\n<p><em>Resource management, aka resource planning, is a key element of project management. It ensures that projects and portfolios have access to the necessary resources (staff, facilities, etc.) at all times and are used as effectively as possible. It is very closely related to the development of schedules and cost plans.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter2\">Why Is Resource Management in Project Management Important?<\/h2>\n<p>The goal of every company is to reach its objectives with as little effort as possible. \u201cResource management in project management\u201d, or simply \u201cresource planning\u201d, helps companies achieve this goal.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing what resources are required for current and future projects helps you plan more effectively. In this way, you will <strong>use the available resources more economically<\/strong>. They will not be overloaded, and you can <strong>procure<\/strong> resources needed for the future <strong>in good time<\/strong> (keyword: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/skills-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skills management<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter3\">What Are the Tasks of Resource Management?<\/h2>\n<p>If you are seeking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/resource-planning-implementation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resource planning implementation<\/a>, you probably have some or all of the below resource management tasks in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Planning and resource allocation:<\/strong> Strategic planning and allocation of capital, staff, time and other resources with the aim of deploying resources where you most urgently need them<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optimizing resource utilization:<\/strong> Maximizing efficiency and productivity of the existing resources as well as minimizing bottlenecks and idle time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk management:<\/strong> Monitoring and analyzing resource allocation to identify potential risks, evaluate and minimize them<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revising resource allocation:<\/strong> Revising resource allocations for projects in accordance with changing circumstances in the project environment as a reaction to new requirements and opportunities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic capacity planning:<\/strong> Assessing the current and future resource capacity to ensure there are sufficient resources to meet the needs of the project portfolio<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supporting corporate objectives:<\/strong> Supporting the long-term objectives and success of the company by ensuring that the right resources are available in the right place at the right time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter4\">What Are the Benefits of Resource Management?<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some of the key benefits of resource management in project management:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>More reliable planning: <\/strong>You can avoid bottlenecks more easily if you identify your resource needs early on. You can also calculate and plan the availability of people with the necessary skills. Doing so provides greater reliability at all levels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Less overload: <\/strong>Individuals and teams that are in high demand often suffer from an excessive workload, and having a clear overview of your resource utilization helps avoid this problem. Thus, you create greater job satisfaction and employee retention.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Well-documented:\u00a0<\/strong>If your project fails due to missing resources, having good documentation can help you prove that your resource planning made the best possible use of the available resources. It provides a valuable lesson for future projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter5\">Responsibilities of a Resource Manager \/ Resource Planner<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Resource managers<\/strong> or <strong>resource planners<\/strong> are key players in the project environment. They are in charge of identifying, coordinating and optimizing the various resources of a project. Typically, this includes staff, financial resources, materials and time.<\/p>\n<p>Resource planners develop strategies and implement systems to use resources efficiently and thus achieve project goals. This requires extensive knowledge of the project goals as well as internal processes and external market conditions.<\/p>\n<p>In a matrix organization, it is usually the team leader who is responsible for resource management in their own team. Good <a href=\"https:\/\/ebook.theprojectgroup.com\/resource-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tactical resource planning at team level<\/a> fully covering all activities in the team makes it possible to predict resource bottlenecks, avoid overload and minimize risks. This also improves the validity of commitments in response to requests from the projects.<\/p>\n<div id=\"id695737bdebc42\" class=\"iframecontainer iframecontainer--hidden\">\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__head\" style=\"background: #D60B52!important;\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__inner\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" data-for=\"#id695737bdebc42\">\n                    <p><strong>Free Download:<\/strong> How to Manage Tactical Resource Management (eBook)<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon\" data-for=\"#id695737bdebc42\">\n                    <svg width=\"10px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"1092 550 10 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <polygon class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon__pfeil\"  data-for=\"#id695737bdebc42\" stroke=\"none\" fill=\"#ffffff\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" points=\"1093.875 550 1101.875 558 1093.875 566 1092 564.125 1098.125 558 1092 551.875\"><\/polygon>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe__inner\">\n                    <p>How you make resource coordination between project and line management work smoothly: lots of practical tips and checklists on how to set this up quickly yourself (Processes &amp; Tools).<\/p>\n\n                \t<!-- ENGLISCH Wichtig: nur den Code in download-asset \u00e4ndern - definiert Download -->\r\n<script type='text\/x-ccm-loader' data-ccm-loader-src=\"https:\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/developer\/146642994.js\" defer><\/script>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hs-form-html\"\r\n     data-download-asset=\"CU13E\"\r\n     data-region=\"eu1\"\r\n     data-form-id=\"ed0008c7-47d5-4c2e-ad2f-000bd95b74c5\"\r\n     data-portal-id=\"146642994\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n(() => {\r\n  const FORM_ID = 'ed0008c7-47d5-4c2e-ad2f-000bd95b74c5';\r\n  const FIELD   = '0-1\/download_asset';\r\n  const roots   = new Set();\r\n  const formsByRoot = new WeakMap();\r\n\r\n  const setViaApi = (root) => {\r\n    const code = root.dataset.downloadAsset || '';\r\n    const form = formsByRoot.get(root);\r\n    if (!code || !form) return;\r\n    form.setFieldValue(FIELD, code);\r\n  };\r\n\r\n  window.addEventListener('hs-form-event:on-ready', (event) => {\r\n    if (!window.HubSpotFormsV4) return;\r\n    const form = HubSpotFormsV4.getFormFromEvent(event);\r\n    if (!form || form.getFormId() !== FORM_ID) return;\r\n\r\n    const root = [...roots].find(r => r.contains(event.target));\r\n    if (!root) return;\r\n\r\n    formsByRoot.set(root, form);\r\n    setViaApi(root);\r\n  });\r\n\r\n  window.addEventListener('message', (event) => {\r\n    const d = event.data;\r\n    if (!d || d.type !== 'hsFormCallback' || d.eventName !== 'onFormSubmit') return;\r\n    if (d.id !== FORM_ID) return;\r\n\r\n    roots.forEach(setViaApi);\r\n  });\r\n\r\n  document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {\r\n    document.querySelectorAll('.hs-form-html[data-download-asset][data-form-id=\"' + FORM_ID + '\"]')\r\n      .forEach(r => roots.add(r));\r\n  });\r\n})();\r\n<\/script>\n                    <style>\/* Kompaktere Darstellung f\u00fcr HubSpot Formulare *\/\n[data-hsfc-id=\"Renderer\"] .hsfc-Step .hsfc-Step__Content { padding: 0 20px 20px !important; }\n[data-hsfc-id=Renderer] .hsfc-TextField>*:not(:last-child) { margin-bottom:4px !important; }\n[data-hsfc-id=\"Renderer\"] .hsfc-Row { gap: 20px !important; margin-bottom: 12px !important; }\n[data-hsfc-id=\"Renderer\"] .hsfc-NavigationRow { margin-top: 6px !important; }\n[data-hsfc-id=\"Renderer\"] .hsfc-TextInput { padding: 8px !important; }<\/style>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><p>In addition, modern and powerful <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/project-management-tools\/resource-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resource management software<\/a><\/strong> can make this task considerably easier. It helps resource managers plan, monitor and control resources.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter6\">Areas of Resource Management in Project Management<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/documents\/3405317\/resource-management-for-project-portfolio-management-wal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gartner<\/a> divides project resource planning into five distinct areas as shown in the <a href=\"https:\/\/theintactone.com\/2019\/02\/03\/tb-u4-topic-2-resource-management-for-teams-selection-of-team-players\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">following graphic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4467\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/1-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/1-5.png\" alt=\"Project Resource Management \u2013 resource management responsibilities by Gartner\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/1-5.png 858w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/1-5-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/1-5-768x499.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Types and responsibilities in resource planning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG The Project Group<\/a>, on the other hand, identifies only three levels in project resource management:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic capacity planning in the project portfolio<\/li>\n<li>Tactical resource planning between team and project<\/li>\n<li>Operational work planning at task level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6096\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/2_The_three_levels.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/2_The_three_levels.png\" alt=\"The three levels, and the roles involved, in company-wide project resource management\" width=\"650\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/2_The_three_levels.png 965w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/2_The_three_levels-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The three levels, and the roles involved, in company-wide resource management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The following graphic shows these tasks and their interdependencies with regard to roles:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6097\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6097\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/3_Interplay.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/3_Interplay.png\" alt=\"The interplay between the levels in project resource management\" width=\"650\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/3_Interplay.png 1083w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/3_Interplay-300x150.png 300w, 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It should also identify:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What resources, and how many of these resources, are needed for upcoming projects and general operations?<\/li>\n<li>What skills must be procured or trained?<\/li>\n<li>Which prioritization in the project portfolio must be made in the event of lack of resources?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With insufficient strategic resource planning, you run the following risks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Due to inadequate resource allocation, projects may not be finished on time<\/li>\n<li>Project costs will rise, as there are too few appropriate resources<\/li>\n<li>Some business opportunities you cannot exploit, as you are unable to obtain the required skills in good time<\/li>\n<li>Your coordination efforts for resolving resource conflicts are strikingly increased<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It depends on the project types at your company how flexible you can be in your resource planning. Prioritizing these projects as part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/implement-project-portfolio-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project portfolio management<\/a> is a key objective.<\/p>\n<div id=\"id695737bdebead\" class=\"iframecontainer iframecontainer--hidden\">\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__head\" style=\"background: #D60B52!important;\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__inner\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" data-for=\"#id695737bdebead\">\n                    <p><strong>Special Download: <\/strong> Capacity Planning \u2013 4 Important Success Factors (PDF file)<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon\" data-for=\"#id695737bdebead\">\n                    <svg width=\"10px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"1092 550 10 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <polygon class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon__pfeil\"  data-for=\"#id695737bdebead\" stroke=\"none\" fill=\"#ffffff\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" points=\"1093.875 550 1101.875 558 1093.875 566 1092 564.125 1098.125 558 1092 551.875\"><\/polygon>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe__inner\">\n                    <p>Please fill in the form.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">* Required Fields\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/data-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Protection<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-marketing\">This form is blocked by your cookie settings to our website. 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The decision-makers themselves can decide when to launch a particular project. They can generally shape their own resource peaks. So, it is their responsibility to make rational, comprehensible decisions when prioritizing the projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prioritization of commissioned projects<\/strong><br \/>\nClients can request, cancel, or approve a commissioned project at any time without prior warning. You have to deal with vague forecasts. Each client thinks they are king. If you are responsible for a sales pipeline like that, you will need to learn how to deal with uncertainty. You will need to keep an eye on the order levels when scheduling your resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prioritization of company projects<\/strong><br \/>\nInternal company projects should be treated the same as any client project. One advantage here is that fewer people are involved in prioritization. On the other hand, these internal projects tend to be the first ones to be postponed when resources are scarce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Determine early which of these three project types you are dealing with. Doing so will help you understand which of the typical challenges of resource management you will face in managing your project. Develop appropriate processes in response. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/pmo-project-management-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project management office<\/a> is exactly the right body for this task.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Challenges of Tactical Resource Planning<\/h3>\n<p>Team leaders generally have the final word when it comes to allocation of the necessary project resources. Project managers expect team leaders to approve their resource requests as quickly as possible. This enables you to schedule these people for your projects.<\/p>\n<p>However, you also need reassurance that these approved resources will actually be available when you need them. This helps minimize any changes to the plans later.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Suggested related article:<\/strong> Best Practices for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/resource-planning-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Resource Planning Process<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>However, this can cause\u00a0<strong>problems for the team leaders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The same team leader can be repeatedly confronted with requests from various project managers at different times.<\/li>\n<li>This makes it difficult for team leaders to have a sound basis on which to base their decisions.<\/li>\n<li>A new request today can negate an agreement made yesterday.<\/li>\n<li>Team members often have tasks (such as operational tasks) in addition to their project work \u2013 which, in turn, affects productivity in the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"id695737bdebf46\" class=\"iframecontainer iframecontainer--hidden\">\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__head\" style=\"background: #D60B52!important;\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__inner\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" data-for=\"#id695737bdebf46\">\n                    <p><strong>Free Download:<\/strong> How to Manage Tactical Resource Management (eBook)<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon\" data-for=\"#id695737bdebf46\">\n                    <svg width=\"10px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"1092 550 10 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <polygon class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon__pfeil\"  data-for=\"#id695737bdebf46\" stroke=\"none\" fill=\"#ffffff\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" points=\"1093.875 550 1101.875 558 1093.875 566 1092 564.125 1098.125 558 1092 551.875\"><\/polygon>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe__inner\">\n                    <p>How you make resource coordination between project and line management work smoothly: lots of practical tips and checklists on how to set this up quickly yourself (Processes &amp; Tools).<\/p>\n\n                \t<!-- ENGLISCH Wichtig: nur den Code in download-asset \u00e4ndern - definiert Download -->\r\n<script type='text\/x-ccm-loader' data-ccm-loader-src=\"https:\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/developer\/146642994.js\" defer><\/script>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hs-form-html\"\r\n     data-download-asset=\"CU13E\"\r\n     data-region=\"eu1\"\r\n     data-form-id=\"ed0008c7-47d5-4c2e-ad2f-000bd95b74c5\"\r\n     data-portal-id=\"146642994\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n(() => {\r\n  const FORM_ID = 'ed0008c7-47d5-4c2e-ad2f-000bd95b74c5';\r\n  const FIELD   = '0-1\/download_asset';\r\n  const roots   = new Set();\r\n  const formsByRoot = new WeakMap();\r\n\r\n  const setViaApi = (root) => {\r\n    const code = root.dataset.downloadAsset || '';\r\n    const form = formsByRoot.get(root);\r\n    if (!code || !form) return;\r\n    form.setFieldValue(FIELD, code);\r\n  };\r\n\r\n  window.addEventListener('hs-form-event:on-ready', (event) => {\r\n    if (!window.HubSpotFormsV4) return;\r\n    const form = HubSpotFormsV4.getFormFromEvent(event);\r\n    if (!form || form.getFormId() !== FORM_ID) return;\r\n\r\n    const root = [...roots].find(r => r.contains(event.target));\r\n    if (!root) return;\r\n\r\n    formsByRoot.set(root, form);\r\n    setViaApi(root);\r\n  });\r\n\r\n  window.addEventListener('message', (event) => {\r\n    const d = event.data;\r\n    if (!d || d.type !== 'hsFormCallback' || d.eventName !== 'onFormSubmit') return;\r\n    if (d.id !== FORM_ID) return;\r\n\r\n    roots.forEach(setViaApi);\r\n  });\r\n\r\n  document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {\r\n    document.querySelectorAll('.hs-form-html[data-download-asset][data-form-id=\"' + FORM_ID + '\"]')\r\n      .forEach(r => roots.add(r));\r\n  });\r\n})();\r\n<\/script>\n                    <style>\/* Kompaktere Darstellung f\u00fcr HubSpot Formulare *\/\n[data-hsfc-id=\"Renderer\"] .hsfc-Step .hsfc-Step__Content { padding: 0 20px 20px !important; }\n[data-hsfc-id=Renderer] .hsfc-TextField>*:not(:last-child) { margin-bottom:4px !important; }\n[data-hsfc-id=\"Renderer\"] .hsfc-Row { gap: 20px !important; margin-bottom: 12px !important; }\n[data-hsfc-id=\"Renderer\"] .hsfc-NavigationRow { margin-top: 6px !important; }\n[data-hsfc-id=\"Renderer\"] .hsfc-TextInput { padding: 8px !important; }<\/style>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><p>Team leaders often deal with several project managers simultaneously. Project-related requests submitted to the team leaders must always be well-organized. You should set up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/resource-planning-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resource planning process<\/a> for this. <strong>Agreed upon, reliable processes<\/strong> and a <strong>fixed cadence for resource approval<\/strong> are essential for everyone involved.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Get everyone involved to agree on a fixed schedule for resource planning. However, this schedule should be modified only in cases of emergency. This provides reliability and a better overview of the capacity utilization for the next 1-2 cycles. This is another case in which a PMO as a central body can ensure resource planning processes are implemented.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n    <p class=\"datamintsbanner\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/ebook.theprojectgroup.com\/resource-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"datamintsbanner__link\" title=\"Free eBook Download How to Master the Resource Coordination between Project and Line Management\" style=\"display: block;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/TPG_Banner-Blog_1400_eBook-Tactical-Resource-Planning_EN.jpg\" class=\"datamintsbanner__image\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%\">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n    \n<h3>Challenges of Operational Resource Planning \/ Work Management<\/h3>\n<p>Project managers usually need the respective team leaders to approve their requests for qualified employees. We discussed this in the previous chapter. The next issue is work management \u2013 <strong>who does what, and when?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In matrix organizations, the project managers have access to the allocated resources for the specified time period. The next step is for them to plan the required tasks or \u2013 more sensibly and even better \u2013 <strong>have the team members plan these tasks themselves.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this case, the challenge is to regularly document the status. This enables project managers to<strong>\u00a0clearly see what progress has been made and what still needs to be done<\/strong>. You need the right tools to do this. Ideally, you would connect the tools in such a way as to make it possible to exchange current data in both directions.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Create an IT environment in which the project manager\u2019s scheduling tools and the team leader\u2019s work management tools are integrated. This gives you the ability to compare the plan and actual values at the push of a button before any upcoming status meeting. For instance, powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/integration-middleware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">integration middleware<\/a> will provide the option to exchange data between different systems.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter8\">Results for Resource Planning from the PMO Survey 2020<\/h2>\n<p>The extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/pmo-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMO Survey 2020<\/a> investigated the most important areas of responsibility in 330 companies with PMO. In the participating companies, resource management is the least established area of responsibility compared to the other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/pmo-functions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMO functions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6100\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6100\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/6_Resource_Planning_PMO_Survey.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/6_Resource_Planning_PMO_Survey.png\" alt=\"Activities and satisfaction concerning the resource management support by the PMO (source: PMO Survey 2020 by TPG, n=330)\" width=\"700\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/6_Resource_Planning_PMO_Survey.png 1392w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/6_Resource_Planning_PMO_Survey-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/6_Resource_Planning_PMO_Survey-1024x519.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/6_Resource_Planning_PMO_Survey-164x82.png 164w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Activities and satisfaction concerning the resource management support by the PMO (source: PMO Survey 2020 by TPG, n=330)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to the results of the survey, PMOs with fewer than 3 members are in a decidedly worse position for resource management than PMOs with more members. The number of responses stating \u201cImprovements are planned\u201d is only slightly higher for PMOs with more members. However, the share of responses stating resource planning was \u201cWell-established\u201d are at least three to four times as high.<\/p>\n<div id=\"id695737bdec0dc\" class=\"iframecontainer iframecontainer--hidden\">\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__head\" style=\"background: #D60B52!important;\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__inner\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" data-for=\"#id695737bdec0dc\">\n                    <p><strong>Special Download: <\/strong> How to set up a PMO in 4 simple steps (PDF file)<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon\" data-for=\"#id695737bdec0dc\">\n                    <svg width=\"10px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"1092 550 10 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <polygon class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon__pfeil\"  data-for=\"#id695737bdec0dc\" stroke=\"none\" fill=\"#ffffff\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" points=\"1093.875 550 1101.875 558 1093.875 566 1092 564.125 1098.125 558 1092 551.875\"><\/polygon>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe__inner\">\n                    <p>Please fill in the form.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">* Required Fields\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/data-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Protection<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-marketing\">This form is blocked by your cookie settings to our website. 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(Source: PMO Survey 2020 by TPG, n=330)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The support of resource planning in projects clearly has a huge impact on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/project-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project success<\/a> which the top performing PMOs deliver best.<\/p>\n\n    <p class=\"datamintsbanner\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4b3Fx51\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"datamintsbanner__link\" title=\"The comprehensive Resource Management Tool\" style=\"display: block;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Banner-TPG-CoReSuite-EN-6-2024.png\" class=\"datamintsbanner__image\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%\">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n    \n<h2 id=\"Chapter9\">Further Relevant Articles with Tips<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some brief descriptions of further articles about resource management in project management on the TPG Blog.<\/p>\n<p>Article 1:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/introducing-resource-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Resource Planning Implementation \u2013 How to Be Quick and Successful with 6 Steps<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nAchieve improved resource planning in order to quickly optimize scheduling, identify conflicts in good time and resolve them quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Article 2:<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/resource-planning-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solutions for the Resource Planning Process in Line and Matrix Organizations<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Establish the right processes for the smoothest possible coordination of resources between project and team management.<\/p>\n<p>Article 3:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/agile-resource-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Agile Resource Planning \u2013 Can Agile Planning Reduce Resource Conflicts in Projects?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nYou can indeed avoid resource conflicts with agile methods. The prerequisite is that you can handle the necessary constraints.<\/p>\n<p>Article 4:<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/capacity-planning-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capacity Planning in Project Management \u2013 4 Important Success Factors<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Get to know four key steps to introducing successful strategic capacity planning in the project portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>Article 5:<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/skills-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skills Management \u2013 Definition, Benefits and Prerequisites<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Competency management and skills management are an advanced form of resource planning. Learn about the primary advantages from a strategic and tactical-operational viewpoint.<\/p>\n<p>Article 6:<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/resource-planning-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Requirements for Resource Planning Tools for the Roles in the Project Environment<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>The tasks assigned to stakeholders in the context of resource planning are very different. Project management tools alone will not be sufficient for their requirements. What are the right tools for the roles and what must they be able to do?<\/p>\n<p>Article 7:<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/resource-engagements-in-ms-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource Engagements in MS Project \u2013 What They Are, How to Use Them and a Better Alternative<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Learn step by step how to use the <em>Resource Engagements<\/em> feature in MS Project 2016 and higher, what it can do and where its limitations lie.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our final tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get to know the individually adaptable \u201cPPM Paradise\u201d \u2013 the optimal environment for your enterprise-wide project, program, portfolio and resource management. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/data\/Downloads_eBooks\/TPG_PPM_Paradise_eBook_EN_-_TPG_TheProjectGroup.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the eBook now<\/a> (just click, no form).<\/p>\n<p>And sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/project-management-newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bi-weekly blog newsletter<\/a> to make sure you receive all our updates.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>What has been your experience with resource management in project management? 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After many years as a development engineer in the automotive and energy sectors, Johann Strasser spent a decade as an independent trainer and consultant in the field of project management. During his tenure, he also served as project manager for software projects in the construction industry and provided scheduling and cost management support for large-scale construction projects. At TPG, he applies his expertise in product development and consulting services for international clients. His special focus is on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/pmo-project-management-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMO<\/a>, project portfolios, hybrid project management, and resource management. For many years now, he has shared his knowledge through presentations, seminars, articles, and webinars.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about Johann Strasser on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/johann-strasser\/?originalSubdomain=de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xing.com\/profile\/Johann_Strasser4\/cv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XING.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/div><div class=\"column half\"><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AchimS-200x200-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10753 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AchimS-200x200-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Achim Schmidt-Sibeth<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><em>Senior Marketing Manager<\/em><\/p>\n<p>After earning his engineering degree in environmental technology, he gained many years of experience in project management through his work at an engineering office, an equipment manufacturer, and a multimedia agency. Achim Schmidt-Sibeth and his team have been responsible for marketing and communication at TPG The Project Group for many years now.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about Achim Schmidt-Sibeth on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/achim-schmidt-sibeth-3b89a417\/?originalSubdomain=de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xing.com\/profile\/Achim_SchmidtSibeth\/cv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XING<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n    <p class=\"datamintsbanner\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IFmguV\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"datamintsbanner__link\" title=\"Microsoft 365 Project Management TPG ProjectPowerPack: Best Practice Solution for Project & Portfolio Management Based on Microsoft 365 & Power Platform\" style=\"display: block;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/csm_PPP_Blog_Banner2_EN_1300px_tiny_8e50efa17d.jpg\" class=\"datamintsbanner__image\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%\">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The issue of resource management in project management (aka resource planning) is increasingly gaining importance \u2013 and becoming ever more complex. 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