Innate is part way through a major roll out project within a large multinational construction, property and infrastructure company. Following the success of Innate’s resource management software within their UK division, it was decided in 2019 to roll it out globally to their operations across 4 continents.

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Managing multiple projects with limited resources is not for the faint hearted. Trying to keep the skills demand in balance with capacity is a never-ending battle. No sooner do you have it sorted than a project change arrives, demanding additional resources that you don’t have.

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Managing multiple projects with a limited pool of resources can be a bit of a roller coaster. Project based organisations face two conflicting challenges; there must be sufficient and appropriate resource available for each and every project, so that all client milestones will be met,

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Managing multiple projects with a limited pool of resources can be a lively ride! Whilst there must be sufficient resource to meet each project’s commitments, having too much ‘just in case’ will quickly reduce utilisation levels and erode operational profitability.

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Managing multiple projects with a limited pool of resources can be a wild ride. No sooner is the skills capacity nicely in balance with your project demand than something changes, requiring re-planning of crucial projects. When significant bottlenecks arise, key project commitments can be at risk,

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As projects incorporate increasingly complex technology, the resource pool’s skill and competency levels need to step up a gear. Where project number are large and they cover multiple sectors and technologies, emerging technical shortcomings may not immediately be visible. But the consequences of falling short can be severe in terms of quality of work,

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New external projects generally start as an enquiry. Whilst some will not be worth bothering with, those that appeal will require a work estimate as part of the proposal. Whilst many will fall by the wayside, a percentage will make it onto the client’s short list and eventual award.

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For project and services firms, effective resource management starts with matching their skills capacity with demand. But it then quickly moves into deciding who should be working on what tasks. Having a suitable resource allocation process is the key to consistently achieving project commitments,

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If you provide professional services to a range of clients then you’ll need easy access to details of your staff’s skills and experience. Matching each client’s requirements and expectations is crucial, as assigning inappropriate staff can seriously damage important relationships.

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