Real-world solutions for overallocations

When faced with overallocated resources, project managers have several choices to consider. One option is to do nothing, assuming the resources can handle the increased work on their own. Alternatively, adding an additional resource can help, but this might raise costs. Reassigning tasks to others or extending the task duration can ease the burden, but these strategies may affect work quality or delay the project timeline. Asking the resource to work longer hours is another option, but it carries the risk of burnout. Implementing improved technology could also be beneficial. Each choice has its own set of results, and it is necessary to carefully evaluate these before making a decision. The goal is to balance the workload effectively while ensuring the project’s success.

Let’s move on to some helpful techniques you can apply to reduce the duration of your project, now that you know how to identify and handle overallocations...