Project Resource Management Overview
Five Dysfunctions of Teams
Absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, inattention to results
RACI
Acronym for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
Resource Loading
Amount of resources needed at specific time periods
Responsibility Assignment Matrix
Chart defining responsibilities for project tasks
Groupthink
Conforming to group values without conflicting viewpoints
Conflict Management Modes
Confrontation, Compromise, Smoothing, Forcing, Withdrawal, Collaborating
Agile/Adaptive Environments
Considerations for resource management in flexible project settings
McGregor's Theory X and Y
Contrasting views on worker motivation and management approach
Tuckman Model
Describes team development stages: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning
Herzberg's Motivational-Hygiene Theory
Distinguishes factors leading to job satisfaction and dissatisfaction
Resource Management Plan
Documenting project resources, roles, and responsibilities
Project Resource Management
Effective use of human and physical resources in a project
Team Development
Enhancing team skills through training, activities, and rewards
Leadership
Guiding and directing a team towards project goals
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Hierarchy of human needs influencing behavior and motivation
Task-related Conflict
Improves team performance by generating new ideas and motivation
Human Resource Management Software
Includes features for assigning, tracking, and reporting resources
Resource Acquisition
Involves resource assignments, loading, and leveling in a project
Theory Z
Japanese-inspired approach to motivating workers
To-do Lists
Lists of tasks to be completed
DISC Profile
Model of behavior based on Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Compliance
Coercive Power
Power based on fear of punishment or loss
Legitimate Power
Power from a formal position or authority
Expert Power
Power from specialized knowledge or skills
Covey's Seven Habits
Principles for improving effectiveness, including proactivity and synergy
Estimating Activity Resources
Process of estimating the resources needed for project activities
Controlling Resources
Process of monitoring and managing project resources
Resource Management Planning
Process of planning how resources will be utilized in a project
Motivation Theories
Psychological theories explaining intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Team-based Reward System
Rewards teams for achieving specific goals
Interpersonal Skills
Skills to work effectively with others
Project Management Software
Software aiding in project resource management tasks
Resource Leveling
Technique to resolve resource conflicts by task delay
McClelland's Acquired-Needs Theory
Theory on how specific needs are acquired and influence behavior
Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator
Tool for personality preferences understanding
Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Understanding and managing emotions for improved performance
Emotional Intelligence
Understanding and managing emotions to enhance relationships
Resource Histogram
Visual representation of resource allocation over time
Influence and Power
Ways to impact others through authority, expertise, rewards, etc.
