10. Resource Management: Getting the People You Need

Project Management Insights · Jan 29, 2026 · 15m

Securing and managing resources may be the most frustrating aspect of project management. You have a solid plan and executive support, but the people you need are already overcommitted to three other projects. This episode provides practical strategies for winning the resource allocation battle without burning out your team. Learn why early engagement with resource managers beats last-minute requests, how to make flexible resource requests that increase your chances of getting capacity, and techniques for creating resource-sharing arrangements with other project managers that benefit…