Resources & Structure

A bar chart showing scheduled work time for a resource over a period. Identifies over- and under-allocation.

Key Features

• X-axis: Time periods (days, weeks, months)
• Y-axis: Hours or percentage of capacity
• Availability line: Maximum available hours
• Bars exceeding the line = over-allocation

Leveling vs. Smoothing

• Leveling: Resolves over-allocation. May extend end date.
• Smoothing: Adjusts within float. Does NOT change critical path.

Shows the structure of an organization and reporting relationships.

Organizational Structures

• Functional: Grouped by specialty. PM has limited authority.
• Projectized: Organized around projects. PM has full authority.
• Matrix (Weak): Functional manager has more power.
• Matrix (Balanced): Power shared equally.
• Matrix (Strong): PM has more power.

Structure directly impacts PM authority, resource availability, and communication channels.

A grid mapping activities to team members. The most common form is the RACI Matrix.

Structure

• Rows: Work packages or activities (from WBS)
• Columns: Team members or roles
• Cells: Type of participation (R, A, C, I)

Ensures no work package is unassigned, prevents duplication, and provides clear accountability. See RACI definition for details.