Project Resource Management Flashcards
Project Resource Management
identifying, acquiring,and managing resources
project team
individuals with roles and responsibilities who achieve a shared goal; involved members during planning; consider environment, locations, communication, culture
Project Resource Management Tailoring Considerations (6)
- diversity
- physical location
- industry-specific resources
- acquisition of team members
- management of the team
- life cycle approaches
Project Resource Management Trends and Emerging Practices (4)
- resource management practices
- emotional intelligence
- self-organizing teams
- virtual teams
Plan Resource Management
establishes approach to manage resources and ensures sufficient resources are available
hierarchical chart
shows positions or relationships in a graphical top-down format
resource breakdown structure (RBS)
created for physical resources; each descending level represents a higher detail of the resource until it can be used with the WBS
responsibility assignment matrix (RAM)
illustrates the connections between activities and project team members; only one person responsible for any one task to avoid confusion
RACI chart
responsible, accountable, consult, inform; common type of RAM that defines the involvement of stakeholders in project activities; clarifies roles and responsibilities; especially with internal and external team members
Estimate Activity Resources
identifies the type, quantity, and characteristics of resources required to complete the project; appropriate human and physical resources
Acquire Resources
process of obtaining team members, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies, and other resources necessary to complete project work; negotiation is useful
Develop Team
teamwork is a critical factor for success; empowers team members to work hard and well with each other; enhance interpersonal skills, motivated employees, reduced attrition, improved project performance; capitalize on differences; team building can improve relationships
team development
increased team performance, increased likelihood of meeting objectives; improved skills, competencies, reduced staff turnover
Truckman Ladder
steps of team development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning
Manage Team
involve tracking team member performance, giving feedback, resolving issues, managing change
