Plan Resource Management

Inputs Tools and Techniques Outputs
  • Project Management Plan
  • Project Charter
  • Organizational Process Assets
  • Enterprise Environmental Factors
  • Expert Judgment
  • Data Gathering
  • Meetings
  • Interpersonal and Team Skills
  • Analytical Techniques
  • Decision Making
  • Data Representation
  • Resource Management Plan
  • Project Documents Updates

Details:

Project Management Plan: The comprehensive document that outlines how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled. It provides guidance on project closure activities.

Project Charter: Contains high-level information about the project, including objectives and constraints that can influence resource management decisions.

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

Enterprise Environmental Factors: External factors such as organizational culture, market conditions, and government regulations that can impact resource management strategies.

Expert Judgment: Input from subject matter experts or stakeholders who provide insights into the closure process, lessons learned, and best practices.

Data Gathering: Techniques such as brainstorming, surveys, and interviews can be used to collect information about resource requirements and constraints.

Meetings: Closeout meetings with stakeholders to review project performance, lessons learned, and obtain formal acceptance of deliverables.

Interpersonal and Team Skills: Effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills are essential for managing resources, especially in team environments.

Analytical Techniques: Various analytical tools like alternatives analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and resource optimization techniques can be used to evaluate different resource management options.

Decision Making: Techniques such as multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) or decision trees can help in selecting the most appropriate resource management strategies.

Data Representation: Tools like histograms, resource calendars, and resource histograms can be used to visualize resource requirements and availability.

Resource Management Plan: This document outlines how project resources will be identified, acquired, allocated, and managed throughout the project lifecycle. It includes information such as roles and responsibilities, resource calendars, and any constraints or assumptions related to resource management.

Project Documents Updates: Updates to various project documents such as the project management plan, stakeholder register, and risk register may be necessary based on the decisions made during the resource management planning process.