Control Resources focuses on physical resources — materials, equipment, facilities — confirming they are assigned and used as planned and that performance matches expectations. Managing the people side is covered by Manage Team.
The PM watches for shortfalls, over- or under-utilization, and unexpected issues, then takes corrective action and raises change requests as needed. Trend and performance analysis reveal whether resource problems are developing.
Common pitfalls. Conflating physical-resource control with team management; discovering shortages only when work stops; no baseline for planned-versus-actual usage; and reacting to resource issues without addressing their cause.
Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs
Inputs
- Project management plan
- Project documents
- Work performance data
- Agreements
- Organizational process assets
Tools & Techniques
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal and team skills
- Project management information system
Outputs
- Work performance information
- Change requests
- Project management plan updates
- Project documents updates