Control Resources

Inputs Tools and Techniques Outputs
  • Project Management Plan
  • Work Performance Data
  • Project Documents
  • Organizational Process Assets
  • Performance Measurement and Reporting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Earned Value Management
  • Resource Leveling and Smoothing
  • Change Control
  • Forecasting
  • Resource Optimization Techniques
  • Performance Reviews
  • Work Performance Information
  • Change Requests
  • Project Management Plan Updates
  • Organizational Process Assets Updates

Details:

Project Management Plan: Contains information about how the project team will be managed, including roles and responsibilities, communication plan, and training requirements.

Work Performance Data: Information about actual resource usage, productivity, and performance collected during project execution.

Project Documents: Documents such as the project schedule, resource management plan, and team charter provide context for managing the team.

Organizational Process Assets: Lessons learned, historical information, and other organizational knowledge that can help in closing out the project effectively.

Performance Measurement and Reporting: Tracking and analyzing resource performance metrics against planned targets and thresholds.

Variance Analysis: Comparing actual resource usage with planned estimates to identify discrepancies and take corrective actions.

Earned Value Management (EVM): Analyzing the earned value of work completed compared to the actual cost and schedule performance to assess resource efficiency.

Resource Leveling and Smoothing: Adjusting resource assignments and schedules to optimize resource utilization and balance workload.

Change Control: Managing changes to resource requirements, allocations, or constraints and assessing their impact on project objectives.

Forecasting: Predicting future resource needs based on current performance trends and project requirements.

Resource Optimization Techniques: Strategies such as outsourcing, subcontracting, or reassigning resources to maximize their value and minimize costs.

Performance Reviews: Conducting regular performance reviews and feedback sessions to address issues and improve resource performance.

Work Performance Information: Documentation of resource performance metrics, trends, and insights to inform decision-making and corrective actions.

Change Requests: Requests for changes to the project management plan, resource management plan, or project documents based on resource performance issues or variances.

Project Management Plan Updates: Updates to the resource management plan, schedule, and other project management plans to reflect changes in resource utilization and performance.

Organizational Process Assets Updates: Updates to organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines based on lessons learned and best practices identified during resource control activities.