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    Resource management

    Resource management is the practice of planning and allocating people and their time across projects so the right work gets the right capacity without overloading anyone.

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    • Also called: resource planning, resource allocation

    Definition

    What is Resource management?

    Resource management is the practice of planning and allocating people and their time across projects so the right work gets the right capacity without overloading anyone.

    Resource management is about matching supply and demand for people. It looks at who is available, what skills they have, and what projects need, then allocates time so commitments are realistic.

    Done well, it prevents both overload and idle capacity, keeps projects staffed, and gives leaders a forward view of whether the team can take on more work. It depends on visibility into assignments and availability.

    Atlas supports resource management with workload and capacity views across projects, so managers can allocate people based on real availability.

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    FAQ

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    What is the goal of resource management?
    The goal is to allocate people and their time so every project has the capacity it needs, no one is overloaded, and available capacity is not wasted.
    What is the difference between resource management and workload management?
    Resource management is the broader planning of who works on what across projects. Workload management focuses on the balance of assigned work per person over time.

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