Clarity Glossary for Project and Portfolio Management

Resource Leveling

Resource leveling describes the balancing of resource conflicts within a project plan.

Explanation

In resource leveling, project plansProject PlansSynonym for → Gantt DiagramUmbrella term for structured planning representations in project management. are adjusted to avoid resource overload.

If multiple tasks require the same employees or capacitiesCapacitiesSynonym for → AvailabilityGeneral term for available work capacity. at the same time, schedules are shifted or tasks are rescheduled. The objective is to achieve balanced utilizationUtilizationUtilization describes the extent to which available resources are used by tasks or projects. of available resources.

This method is often used when projectProjectA project is a temporary initiative with clearly defined objectives, resources, and a specific outcome. timelines are flexible but resources are limited.

Synonyms and Abbreviations

  • Capacity Balancing: balancing of resource overloads

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