Tag: Workforce Planning
Stone by Stone, Dynasty by Dynasty — The Great Wall of China and the Art of Resource Management
1. The Wall as a Project, Not a Monument Contrary to popular myth, the Great Wall wasn’t built at once. It evolved across centuries — from the 7th century BCE through the Ming Dynasty in the 17th century CE.Every dynasty added, rebuilt, or extended parts of it — a long-running program of phased project delivery,…
📌 Project Resource Management: From Spreadsheets to Smart Staffing
▶️ Introduction – Why Resource Management Matters Effective resource management is the linchpin of on‑time, on‑budget delivery.It ensures teams are neither idle nor overwhelmed, balancing individual capacity with project demands.While our tools have transformed, the core challenge remains: align talent with tasks in a way that maximizes performance and satisfaction. 1️⃣ The Early Days: Manual…
