This question was asked of the Project Management Office. I think the question is really "What are the ramifications scheduling a project based on driving resources?"
Any views on this subject are welcome. Saving Changes...
Michael BrownProject Manager| JPMorganChaseDeerfield, Il, United States
Ken,
If you look at the various constraints on a project, my observation is that the resources (or lack of) are typically the KEY constraint. Following the traditional method of scheduling a project, one would define the critical path by looking at task dependencies and durations. From there, resources are assigned and leveling is performed to compensate for resource availability. Another method being debated in the PM World is "Critical Chain" scheduling, in which resource availability is taken into account through the use of buffers while the critical "path" is constructed. I've over simplified this here, but there are quite a few discussion threads and sites on this alternative process - you might want to look into that for more information on the topic you've posted. Saving Changes...
