Resource Assignment and Project Management Techniques

Importance of Resource Assignment in Project Management

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Resource assignment is defined as one of the procedures that helps in creating much more efficient route both from the resource point of view as well as total mileage. The resource assignment will generally be achieved with the help of proper collaborative effort of the project team members (Albrecht et al., 2015). It is found that each of the project team members was generally held quite accountable for the tasks that are assigned by checking in for making sure that there are opportunities for sharing progress within the team.

Yes, it is reflected from the MS project file that enough resources are allocated in the project and with the help of the allocated resources, the entire project will get completed on time.

No, the resources that are assigned in the project are not overallocated as proper number off resources are present for completing the project.

It is found that if any type of resource overallocation related issues or challenges occur then most important way with which resource overload issue can be avoided is by properly setting up the project schedule that is quite realistic (Jennings & Stadler, 2015).  In addition to this, it is necessary to avoid pushing employees with the help of unreasonable schedule of the project. Each of the project resource must be assigned work as per their work capacity and moreover proper number of resources must be hired for resolving the problem of resource over-allocation.

It is found that proper project management techniques as well as methodologies are quite important for ensuring clarity as well as helpful in establishing the project effectively. The project team can be managed effectively by properly establishing a balanced team and by successfully ensuring proper line management support from the project (Lockwood, 2015).  In addition to this, establishment of team code helps in determining the behaviours of the project team that is quite beneficial for successful team management.

Motivation is considered as one of the intrinsic as well as extrinsic part of team building. In order to motivate the project team, it is necessary to have a clear goal setting for avoiding misunderstandings. In addition to this, defining, developing as well as communicating the vision is considered important for inspiring other towards work. Moreover, appreciation and value help in reflecting respect and admiration towards the work that is undertaken.

The conflict that is present in the workplace can be avoided by properly clarifying the disagreement and by successfully establishing proper common goal for both the parties of the project. In addition to this, it is necessary to discuss various types of ways with the help of which the common goal can be achieved. Moreover, the barriers associated with the goals are also required to be elaborated for avoiding conflict in the project (Weldon & Jehn, 2018).

It is found that balance matrix organization is mainly selected for the opening of Caffeine Bean Café Shop project. This matrix is mainly selected as proper and reasonable authority is provided to the project manager who will take the responsibility of handling the project from initiation to the closeout phase (Anh et al., 2016). In addition to this, power is enjoyed by both the functional manager as well as the project manager in a similar way.