Resource Management

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What is Resource Management?

While resource management may seem like a daunting or unfamiliar task, knowing the basics can help you get started and reap its benefits.

7 min read
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Where Do We Spend Our Time and Why It Matters

Do you know where project teams spend their time? Maybe you have a general idea, but understanding exactly what work is being done in your organization is crucial for success.

5 min read
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Allocation Heatmaps for Capacity Planning

Meisterplan's allocation heatmap report visualizes over and underallocations so you can better utilize resources and optimize your planning.

4 min read
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Is There a Formula for Resource Planning?

How much capacity do your employees actually have for project work? Learn how to plan projects realistically with a resource planning formula.

7 min read
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The Changing Makeup of Teams

The makeup of teams is always in flux and one recent trend has risen above the rest to change the composition of teams. We’re talking about the Subject Matter Expert.

4 min read
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Adapting Your Portfolio to the Changing Way of Work

As we're seeing in COVID-19, companies have to adapt their project portfolios to accommodate the changing way of work during a global pandemic. Learn how in this blogpost.

7 min read
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5 Secrets for Better Resource Management

If you’ve already got the resource management basics down and want to take it the next level, follow these five resource management best practices.

6 min read
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Applying Agile Principles as a Guide for Agile Resource Management

The Agile method has posed a significant problem for resource management. When traditional project management is replaced by things such as Scrum and Kanban, how do you adjust your resource management to fit the new demands of the Agile method?

8 min read
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Surviving Volatility in the Oil and Gas Industry with Plans That Work

The oil and gas industry's volatility doesn't have to mean volatility for your business. Read on to learn how you can thrive in a dynamic landscape!

6 min read