Posted by: Derek Halawa on April 11, 2018
Summary: In Microsoft Project Professional, when using Resource Engagement feature to handle part-time resources, don’t use the resource’s Max Units, instead use a resource calendar. Resource Engagement is a more flexible approach to Resource Management compared to Task Assignments. There’s a wealth of articles about using this feature, however, there’s no specific post about its interaction
Posted by: Derek Halawa on November 22, 2017
The Need Project managers use sophisticated scheduling/resourcing of Microsoft Project Professional. The desktop client is meant to be connected to the Online PWA instance to access all features such as Enterprise Resources. The Challenge PMs need to work on their projects on the go where they are not always connected to the Online PWA. The
Posted by: Derek Halawa on July 26, 2017
Resource Management is one of the most challenging aspects for Enterprise PMOs. This is partly because it falls on the borderline between projects and operations (BAU). Effective management relies on collaboration through mature processes and tools. The size of the resource pool, the spread of skills across departments, and the constant change in demand on
