Resource management challenges

Anish -

Now you are dealing with an issue where actual resource availability is below what was planned to achieve your schedule/scope/quality commitments. If the functional managers aren't being helpful and you are operating in a balanced matrix or weaker power model, it's likely time to get some assistance from the sponsor to see if he/she has better luck.

If not, you are facing a variance...

Kiron

Ever (hehehehe). I notice it when I made my first estimation. According to resource available then I can estimate the final end date. If the final end date is not the date expected by my stakeholders I work with them to review the estimations. If the situation still remain and their persists to maintain the final end date then I record a risk and I assign the risk to them (to one of them mainly the sponsor).

Little resources yes, but I have never seen a project completed with no resources. Any resource constraints or issues can be justified and sold to management if they can see the value and benefit, and that can include negative value/benefit of not applying those resources.

It is not uncommon for the project manager to negotiate with functional managers for the resources necessary on the project. If need be, involve the sponsor to ensure that the project is given the necessary priority to get the people you need.