Defining resources
Successful project management depends on the precise identification and efficient use of resources. In Microsoft Project, resources are categorized into three primary types: work, materials, and cost. Understanding and defining these resources correctly is crucial for the planning and implementation of any project. Let’s discuss each type.
Work resources
Work resources are the people or equipment involved in the project. People are the superheroes or driving force behind the completion of a task. These resources are critical to the project as they perform the tasks necessary to drive the project toward completion. Managing Work resources allows you to allocate the right amount of labor for the resource to each task to ensure that the project progresses without overburdening any team member or equipment.
Examples of Work resources would be any personnel involved in the project, from project managers and engineers to human resources staff, designers...
