A QU ICK RESOURCEMANAGEMENT GU IDE

FORPROJECT MANAGERS

1. PLAN 2. ACQUIRE

3. NOTIFY 4. RETAIN 

4 Step Resource Management Process

Step 1: Plan

The first step when managing resources isplanning.

You need to calculate the amount ofresources required to get the job done.

Consider:- What skills are needed?- How many resources you will need for eachtask?- The availability of the resources.

Step 2: Acquire

There are two ways to get the resources thatyou need:

- Request their services by either using yourcompany's process or simply asking!- Hire the right people to fill any gaps.

Use onboarding documents to inform newproject members about the specifics of theproject.

Step 3: Notify

Now that you have planned and acquiredthe resources, you should notify them oftheir tasks.

Three mechanisms to do this include:

1. Continuous involvement 2. Kick-off meeting 3. Email reports.

Once you notify your team of their tasks,you can start working on the project.

Step 4: Retain

Retaining your resources is key for projectsuccess.

You can:

- Use team-building activities such asmeetings and outings to unite your group

- Provide training and encourage yourresources to upskill

- Assess the performance of your resourcesand give feedback.

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