{"id":3445,"date":"2022-07-01T12:38:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T12:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/?p=3445"},"modified":"2025-05-15T17:49:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T17:49:08","slug":"resource-leveling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/resource-leveling","title":{"rendered":"Resource leveling isn\u2019t enough \u2013 here\u2019s what to do next"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a project manager, you ensure that your team has the resources they need to get the job done. But what happens if you have competing priorities \u2013 deadline vs available resources?<\/p>\n

You may choose to implement resource leveling, a resource management technique that involves reallocating resources to ensure that your project goals are met. If you\u2019ve used resource leveling during project planning, you\u2019ve probably noticed that it can slow your team down. Resource leveling will help you manage resource allocation<\/a> and resource availability, but it often also adjusts deadlines and creates task overlap.<\/p>\n

In contrast, resource smoothing prioritizes your project management timeline by identifying the most important tasks and eliminating unnecessary steps to save time. It helps you ensure that your team\u2019s project is finished on time without peaks or dips in resource availability.<\/p>\n

To account for your limited resources and<\/em> your project duration, resource leveling isn\u2019t enough. You need to combine resource leveling with resource smoothing. This extra step will help you optimize project management<\/a> at your organization as well as account for employee interests and career development.<\/p>\n

Once you have resource leveling techniques in place, you can implement resource smoothing to optimize the productivity of your team.<\/p>\n

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