Summary
In this chapter, we’ve covered how to effectively manage advanced resource techniques in Microsoft Project. You can improve how you use resources by changing how much they are available, setting different pay rates, and using cost rate tables. Additionally, applying work contours and using the Team Planner view helps to streamline your project. These advanced techniques not only improve efficiency but also allow you to work smarter, ensuring resources are well-managed, project timelines are met, and budgets are maintained.
Why don’t resources like yoga? Because they’re already stretched too thin in their jobs! In our next chapter, we’ll show you how to give your resources a break and keep your projects from turning into a balancing act. Get ready to bring some calm to the chaos with Handling Overallocations!