PMBOK Tools & Techniques and usage

Chapter 9 Resource Management

T&T Process usage
Hierarchical charts show positions and relationships in a graphical, top-down
format.
Assignment Matrix Illustrate the connections between activities, and project
team members
PPLAN
Text-oriented formats detailed descriptions in textoriented formats provide
RESOURCE
information such as responsibilities, authority,competencies,
MANAGEMENTl and qualifications
ORGANIZATIONAL -information regarding the way in which teams behave
THEORY can shorten time and effort to create the Plan Resource
Management Plan and improve planning efficiency
PROJECT include software help plan, organize resource pools and
ESTIMATE
MANAGEMENT develop resource estimates assist in optimizing resource
INFORMATION
ACTIVITY utilization
SYSTEM (PMIS) RESOURCES
multicriteria decision select resources Using a multicriteria decision analysis to
analysis rate potential resources according to Availability, Cost and
Ability
PRE-ASSIGNMENT ACQUIRE -specific resources is part of a competitive proposal
-the project is dependent upon the expertise of particular
RESOURCES
persons
VIRTUAL TEAMS -groups of people with a shared goal who fulfill their roles
with little time spent meeting face to face

COLOCATION placing team members in the same physical location to

enhance their ability to perform as a team
COMMUNICATION -addressing the team development issues and helps build
TECHNOLOGY a harmonious environment for the colocated team and a
DEVELOP TEAM better understanding for the virtual team
INDIVIDUAL AND -give insight into areas of strengths and weaknesses
TEAM ASSESSMENTS -help project managers assess team members’ in
organizing information making decisions, and interacting
with people
Conflict management MANAGE TEAM -addressed early and usually in private, using a direct,
collaborative approach
- can lead to increase creativity and better decision making.
Emotional intelligence identify the personal emotions of oneself and other people
to reduce tension and increase cooperation

Alternatives analysis select the best resolution for correcting variances in

resource utilization
Cost-benefit analysis determine the best corrective action in terms of cost in
case of project deviations.

Performance reviews -measure planned resource utilization to actual resource

utilization.
CONTROL -Cost and schedule work performance information can also
RESOURCES be analyzed to pinpoint issues
Trend analysis determine the resources needed at upcoming stages ---
determine whether performance is improving or
deteriorating.
PROJECT monitor the resource utilization helps ensure that the right
MANAGEMENT resources are working on the right activities at the right
INFORMATION time and place
SYSTEM (PMIS)