Solving the Resource Constraints Quandary

Nothing destroys an organization’s ability to execute more than resource constraints. Yet so many executives claim, “Everything is important,” or, “We figure out a way to get it all done.” Leaders often make project prioritization decisions without considering all the resource demands. Overtaxing resources not only slows project progress, it leads to frustration, mistakes, and turnover.

Ultimately, organizations that assign qualified resources to plan and execute their most critical initiatives will have a competitive advantage.

IPM has assembled a detailed resource management framework to help measure supply and demand, identify resource constraints, and enhance project prioritization. It includes:

• The rationale for building a resource management competency
• Detailed steps to design a resource planning model
• Advice for putting the model to use within the project prioritization and portfolio management process
• A method for prioritizing initiatives using strategic criteria
• A case study of how resource management enabled a company to realize its strategic initiatives