Clarity Glossary for Project and Portfolio Management

Resource Forecasting

Resource forecasting refers to the prediction of future resource requirements within a project portfolio.

Explanation

Resource forecasting helps organizations understand what capacityCapacitySynonym for → AvailabilityGeneral term for available work capacity. will be required in the future.

Planned projectsProjectA project is a temporary initiative with clearly defined objectives, resources, and a specific outcome., expected initiatives and existing resources are analyzed to identify potential bottlenecks or excess capacity at an early stage.

These forecasts support organizations in building up staff in time, adjusting projects or changing priorities.

Synonyms and Abbreviations

  • Capacity Forecasting: Prediction of future capacity requirements.

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