In this chapter, you reviewed some common resource management concepts and reviewed how organizational charts and position descriptions can help allocate your resources and determine any gaps in your resourcing needs. Using a RACI chart, or something similar, and RBS, can help you determine how to allocate and whether the allocations are working efficiently for the project. Then, we reviewed several of motivational theorists' beliefs about human behavior as well as categories of conflict-resolution. Monitoring team performance is making sure that your team has what they need. If not, you can provide it to them through excellent communication. We wrapped up this chapter with communication considerations and kick-off-meeting management.
In Chapter 8, Budget and Contingency Plans for Risk, you will review how to define the project budget and identify risks to create...
