The Project Management Tool Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for Getting the Job Done Right

Resolve Gaps

Use existing organizational procedures and resources to fill out your project team through reassignment of internal resources whenever possible.

If there are still remaining staffing issues, develop a staffing plan to resolve them through:

• Negotiating increased commitments from part-time team members

• Team development of existing staff to build new skills

• Procurement planning and external source selection to outsource work

• Recruiting and hiring additional staff

• Other methods for obtaining additional staff

If you cannot add needed staff in a timely manner, negotiate project changes to scope or timing that are consistent with the resources you have. Rely on planned overtime only as a last resort, and if you must do it, add it as a significant ...