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

by Tom Kendrick
April 2010
Intermediate to advanced
272 pages
5h 23m
English
AMACOM
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TIME PROCESS3Activity Resource Estimating (PMBOK® 6.3, Estimate Activity Resources)

What:

Forecasting staffing, equipment, and other resources needed for project activities.

When:

Project planning.

Results:

Resource details for all project activities and a basis for cost estimating.

Determine Required Resources

Resource analysis begins with determining what people will need to complete each task listed in your project activity definition.

For most project activities, the main—sometimes only—resource required is dedicated labor within the organization. Estimating internal labor requires both specific identification of required skills and an overall assessment of how much effort from each resource type you will need.

Determine the types ...

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ISBN: 9780814414767