Planview: A Week in the Life of a Resource Manager

Summary

 

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Starting Out in Resource Management

Before beginning any resource management tasks, create a resource portfolio and add to it the staff members you manage.

On Mondays

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Approve timesheets by 7 pm.

  • Recommended method: Approve or Disapprove Timesheets document
  • Alternative method: Approve or Disapprove Time from Timesheets document

 

On Tuesdays

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Review Resource Manager and Assignments for capacity and follow ups. Identify overloaded resources and discuss current workload with staff for estimated completion. Work with project managers if needed.

  • Edit Allocation and Reserve Effort document
  • Adjust Resource Assignments from Resource Management and Assignments Screen video

 

On Fridays

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Review Requested allocations and Approve Requests.

  • Approve or Deny Requested Allocations and Reserves document
  • Approve Requested Allocations and Reserves while Reviewing Capacity document
  • Fill, Substitute, and Deny a Resource Requirement document

 

On Occasion

  • Fill Out a Timesheet for a Staff Member document
Last Updated: 
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 00:00