Libby Marks

Global Resource Management in Business: A Primer

The what, why, and how of global resource management. A primer for organizations that operate across borders and want to do it more effectively.

Dec 10, 2024

What is Billability - and How Do You Measure It?

Billability is often confused with billable utilization. Do you know the difference?

Dec 9, 2024

Strategic Workforce Planning: How-To & Best Practices

Plan your workforce like a pro with our complete guide to strategic workforce planning - what it is, why it matters, who’s involved, and how to ace it.

Dec 5, 2024

Six Resource Allocation Problems & How to Solve Them

Too many resources? Too few resources? The wrong TYPE of resources?! Here’s how to fix six all-too-common resource allocation problems.

Dec 2, 2024

How to Create a Resource Allocation Plan

Don’t leave project resource allocation to chance. Be proactive by creating a resource allocation plan - your project stakeholders will thank you.

Nov 22, 2024

Operational Visibility: Achieving Clarity for Better Decision-Making

It's simple: better operational visibility means better business decisions. Here’s what visibility means in a business context, and how to improve it.

Nov 18, 2024

How to Do Scenario Planning: A Guide for Resource Managers

Wondering where to start with scenario planning? Here’s your how-to guide to normative and quantitative scenario analysis.

Nov 13, 2024

There is a Better Way: Exploring Alternatives to Layoffs

Discover how resource management can provide alternatives to layoffs – even in times of economic uncertainty or a business downturn.

Nov 7, 2024

How to Explain the Value of Resource Management, According to 7 Experts

How do you explain the value of resource management to people who aren't familiar with it? Meet these resource management advocates, who have the answer.

Nov 5, 2024

3 Capacity Planning Strategies Explained

Lead, lag, or match – which capacity planning strategy can create the right outcomes for your business?

Oct 30, 2024

Resource Management Fright Night: Horror Stories of RM Gone Wrong

Confront the ghosts of past projects and nightmare allocations that derail your deliverables. This Halloween, we're talking resource management gone wrong.

Oct 29, 2024

How to Staff Consultants on Projects: New Ways & Solutions

How to find the perfect people for every project – to maximize client satisfaction and project success.

Oct 10, 2024

10+ Senior Resource Manager Interview Questions: What to Expect & How to Answer

Secured a senior resource manager interview? Here are 10 questions you might be asked – and how to handle them.

Oct 9, 2024

7 Best Alternatives to Float for Resource Scheduling

As your organization grows, it might also outgrow Float. Here are some alternatives to cover the resource scheduling pains when Float no longer cuts it.

Oct 9, 2024

12+ Resource Manager Interview Questions: What to Expect & How to Answer

Prepping for a resource manager interview? Here are 12+ questions you might be asked – and how to ace them.

Oct 8, 2024

3 Signals that Resource Managers & the C-Suite are Operating in Sync

Plus tips on how to increase alignment if they are not...

Sep 18, 2024

12 Ways to Improve Employee Happiness (& No Free Pizza in Sight)

Want happier employees and the benefits that come with them? Forget foosball and free snacks… Here’s how to REALLY make your people happy

Sep 16, 2024

The Blended Workforce: How Resource Managers Can Adapt

The implications of the blended workforce for resource management – expert insights and best practices.

Sep 4, 2024

The Earned Secrets from Our Webinars on Resource Management

Discover 10+ expert best practices to elevate your resource management practices.

Aug 28, 2024

Securing the Future: Why Succession Planning is Important

Succession planning is key to business continuity. Are you ready to fill critical roles when people leave? If not, it’s time for a succession planning strategy.

Aug 20, 2024

Staff Management: The Complete Guide

Discover the core principles of staff management and how to master them – for an engaged and productive workforce.

Aug 19, 2024

The Beginner's Guide to Workforce Optimization

A plain English guide to strategic workforce optimization – for higher productivity, efficiency, and engagement.

Aug 8, 2024

How Can You Achieve Greater Forecasting Accuracy?

Higher forecasting accuracy will improve your operational efficiency, resource utilization, and project outcomes. Here’s how to ace it every time.

Jul 25, 2024

From Hired to Inspired: How to Enable Internal Mobility

Everything you need to know to enable more internal mobility in your organization – for knowledge transfer, employee retention, and more.

Jul 24, 2024

What is Resource Booking? An Explainer

Resource booking is about matching the right people to the right projects at the right time – to achieve productivity, profit, and positive outcomes.

Jul 24, 2024

Workforce Ecosystems: A Step Towards the Future of Work?

Workforce ecosystems are on the rise but a third of businesses aren’t ready to manage them. Learn more about this growing trend and how to adapt successfully.

Jul 18, 2024

Contingent Workforce Management Best Practices: 15+ Tips for Success

Are you hiring temporary workers to plug talent gaps and access expertise? Let's dive into the dos and don'ts of contingent workforce management.

Jul 16, 2024

How to Build & Read a Capacity Report

Want to understand capacity in your project-based business? Tasked with creating a capacity report but not sure how? Here’s what you need to know.

Jul 15, 2024

What is a Cost Benefit Analysis? (Explained in Plain English)

Forget the jargon - you’ll find everything you need to know about cost-benefit analysis here. Written for real people, not corporate robots! 🤖

Jun 27, 2024

Workload Management: A Survival Guide

So much to do and so little time? Discover how to improve workload management practices in our recent guide.

Jun 18, 2024

Achieving Better Profitability with Cost Control

Cost control is the hidden hero of business profitability, boosting growth, stability, and competitiveness. Here’s how to spend smart in your business.

Jun 17, 2024

The Problem with 100% Capacity Utilization Rate

100% capacity utilization is ideal for businesses that want high burnout, involuntary turnover, and scathing Glassdoor reviews. Everyone else, read on.

Jun 17, 2024

Resource Management ROI: Why it's Worth the Investment

You might be surprised at the impact a few optimizations can deliver. Whatever the size of your business, the ROI of resource management can be transformational.

Jun 7, 2024

Employee Realization Reporting Explained for Beginners

Employee realization reporting will tell you how well you’re converting allocated hours into bankable bucks. But how do you do it?

Jun 4, 2024

30-60-90: Fast-track to Success in Your First 90 Days as a Resource Manager

Everything you should do in your first three months as a newly appointed Resource Manager – goals and actions for immediate impact.

May 30, 2024

How to Build a Resource Management Function: A Comprehensive Guide

Here's how to set up a Resource Management Function – including building the business case, securing buy-in, establishing governance, embedding best practices.

13 Ways to Improve Cost Efficiency in Your Project Business

Cost efficiency is a fundamental part of any project business. You have to control project costs, spend less money than you make, and still delight your clients. Here are 13 ways project businesses can improve cost efficiency - for sustainable profit and growth.

How to Improve Operational Efficiency: The Ultimate Guide for 2025

Operational efficiency reduces costs and increases profit margins. But it’s about more than just the money. Discover how to improve your operational efficiency for greater productivity, profitability, agility, sustainability, and satisfaction in your service-based business.

Strategic Capacity Planning - And How to Improve It

It’s all about supply and demand. Match your resources to your future needs to see your business grow.

How to Do Resource Capacity Planning (Theory & Practice)

How to do resource capacity planning in your project-based business - for higher productivity, lower costs, and happier clients.

May 23, 2024

What's the Difference Between PPM & Resource Management?

A quick dip into similarities, differences, and strategic alignment between Project Portfolio Management and resource management.

May 23, 2024

Eat Your Elephant: How to Create a Work Breakdown Structure [with WBS templates]

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Learn how to break your projects down into more manageable mouthfuls with Work Breakdown Structures.

May 23, 2024

How to Nail a Resourcing Meeting

Put all your ducks in a row with a resourcing meeting. Align on the allocation of resources, address potential gaps, and set clear expectations.

May 17, 2024

Talent Discoverability in Resource Management

Make sure you find the top performers in your talent pool – for project and business success - by exploring talent discoverability in your organization.

Apr 24, 2024

Why Employee Preferences Are Important for Business Success

Respecting employee preferences delivers competitive advantage - we'll explain how, and help you get started on this journey to a happier, more motivated team.

Apr 17, 2024

Runn vs Saviom: Which Should You Choose for Resource Management?

Looking for resource management software to make scheduling a cinch? Then Runn and Saviom might be on your shortlist. But which is the best?

Apr 15, 2024

Workstream in Project Management: Explained in 10 Minutes

Workstreams make it easier to plan, monitor, and execute large projects. Here are examples and best practices you need to know. And why workstream visualization is the way to go.

Apr 11, 2024

How to Create an Effective Staffing Model (with Examples & Instructions)

What is a staff model? Why do you need one? And how do you create a staff model that works? Discover all in our beginners’ guide.

Apr 8, 2024

Why You Need Placeholders for Demand Planning

Plan projects – even when you don’t have the exact details – using placeholders. Discover how to use placeholders to plan demand, manage capacity, request resources, and more.

Apr 5, 2024

How to Create a Resource Management Plan

Your step-by-step guide to creating a resource management plan - for project managers that love delivering on time and on budget.

Mar 21, 2024

Raising the Bar: A Guide to Resource Management Maturity

How mature are resource management processes in your organization? Where are you on the resource management maturity model? And how can you improve?

Mar 20, 2024

Demystifying Program Management: A Beginner's Guide

New to program management? Our plain English guide will get you up to speed quickly.

Mar 18, 2024

10 Steps to an Effective Resourcing Strategy

A resourcing strategy equips your organization with the people and skills you need to succeed. Here’s how to write a resourcing strategy that secures the talent advantage for your project business.

Mar 14, 2024

All About Resource Deployment: 7 Expert Tips You Don’t Want to Miss

Like a professional sports team coach, you need to deploy your players for maximum impact. Discover what resource deployment planning is and how to ace it.

Feb 29, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Team Planning

New to team planning? Creating a team plan is a crucial exercise for the success of your team and business as a whole. Here's all you need to know to get started.

Feb 29, 2024

New to Scenario Planning? Here's a Starter's Guide

By taking the time to do scenario planning, businesses can make informed decisions in stressful times and reveal the biggest opportunities.

Feb 22, 2024

12 Work Schedules Every Manager Should Understand

Wondering which work schedule will work for your business? Our comprehensive guide explains all your options.

Feb 21, 2024

Monday.com vs Runn - Which is Best for Resource Management?

Yes, you can manage your resources with Monday.com. But should you? Find the right resource management tool for you.

Feb 15, 2024

Transitioning From Spreadsheets to Runn for Resource Management (Interview)

Discover how Runn’s implementation team helps customers graduate from stifling spreadsheets to our powerful resource management platform.

Feb 13, 2024

Workforce Transformation 101: Expert Insights & Best Practices

Get to grips with what workforce transformation means and why now’s the time to start – even if you start small.

Feb 12, 2024

How to Allocate Resources to Projects

Better resource allocation means better business outcomes. Discover how to allocate resources to optimize your revenue, reputation, and ROI.

Feb 7, 2024

10 Best Tools for Employee Scheduling

From finding the right resources to scheduling shifts, here’s 10 of the best employee scheduling tools to try out in 2024.

Jan 17, 2024

How to Define a Project Scope in 6 Simple Steps: A Guide

Your step-by-step guide to successfully scoping projects. Become an expert in this underestimated project management essential.

Jan 15, 2024

The Beginner's Guide to Capacity Planning for 2024 & Beyond

Struggling to meet new project demand? Enter capacity planning to validate if your people can handle the workloads.

Dec 21, 2023

Resource Management Glossary [Always Up-to-Date]

50+ resource management terms, explained. Equip yourself with the right terminology to create a value proposition for resource management and improve your processes.

Dec 18, 2023

Improving Resource Efficiency: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

Wondering how to use (human) resources more efficiently in your agency or consulting firm? Here’s what you need to know about improving resource efficiency.

Dec 11, 2023

Primed to Perform: A 9-Minute Book Summary

Learn the art and science of building high performing teams with our summary of Primed to Perform by Lindsay McGregor and Neel Doshi.

Dec 8, 2023

Centralized Resource Management: The What, Why, & How

Discover the benefits of centralized resource management, build your business case, and follow our expert step-by-step guide to implement it.

Dec 7, 2023

How to Create a Project Roadmap: The Simplest Guide

So you want to create a project roadmap — but don't know where to start? Here are some tips.

Nov 30, 2023

17 Experts on How to Ensure Successful Project Delivery

Business leaders share their insights into successful project delivery, everytime. Get the inside scoop in our ultimate guide.

Nov 28, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Decentralized Organizations

Contemplating the best structure for your business operations? Wondering whether decentralization is right for you? Here’s what you need to know.

Nov 28, 2023

Understanding Role Design: A Step-by-Step Guide

Discover the secret of great role design - from the science of how it works to the step-by-step process of designing better jobs in your business.

Nov 23, 2023

What is Meaningful Work & How to Create It

Meaningful work unlocks intrinsic motivation and drives high business performance. But how can you create meaning at work?

Nov 7, 2023

IT Resource Management: 10 Major Headaches, Resolved 💪

Feeling the pain of managing resources in your IT team? Here are the top headaches we hear - and how four real clients have fixed them.

Oct 26, 2023

All About RMCP® Certification: Is it Worth the Investment?

What you need to know about the Resource Management Certified Professional® program - what it covers, how much it costs, and how RM professionals rate it.

Oct 24, 2023

The Difference Between Reactive & Proactive Resourcing

Don’t let reactive resourcing risk your projects’ success. Follow our expert tips to get proactive about your people - and business prospects.

Oct 12, 2023

Strategic Staffing 101: Aligning Talent with Organizational Goals

Expert strategic staffing tips and best practices to elevate your business - and your people - to new heights.

Oct 11, 2023

30+ Tips to Streamline Processes in Your Organization

Time is precious. Use it wisely with 30+ ways to streamline your business processes. Including tips on game-changing tech that will save you tons of time.

Sep 21, 2023

What Is Upskilling & How Can It Future-Proof Your Business

Discover how upskilling can supercharge your business performance. And create a rock-solid upskilling strategy with our seven-step guide.

Sep 19, 2023

How to Create a Staffing Plan Your Employees Will Approve

A staffing plan prepares your business for growth, productivity, and profitability. You'll understand what it is, why you need it, and exactly how to do it with our step-by-step guide to staff planning.

Sep 18, 2023

What is a Resource Request Workflow & How to Improve It

What is a resource request workflow? Who’s involved? How does it support faster, better project delivery? And what can you do to make yours better? We’ve got the answers you need.

Sep 14, 2023

The Buyers’ Guide to Resource Management Software for 2024

How to take your business from surviving to thriving in tough economic times - with strategically deployed resource management software.

Sep 11, 2023

8 Resource Management Best Practices to Fuel Growth and Profitability

The resource management best practices you need to implement now for serious bankable benefits.

Sep 4, 2023

Disengaged Employees - Signs, Behaviors & Strategies to Cope

Employee disengagement costs businesses US$8.8 trillion a year. Here’s how to spot it…and how to turn it around.

Aug 29, 2023

The Future of Resource Management: Predictability, Possibility & Permeability

Flexibility is up. Predictability is down. Our CEO reveals how organizations can navigate the increasingly complicated future of resource management.

Aug 24, 2023

Operations Strategy 101: A Blueprint for Project-Based Businesses

Your need-to-know guide to creating and executing a successful operational strategy.

Aug 23, 2023

How to Break Down Silos Within an Organization: Expert Advice

Organizational silos reduce productivity, innovation, and agility. Here are 10+ practical ways to break down silos in your project-based business.

Aug 7, 2023

How to Work Faster & More Efficiently w/o Cutting Corners or Quality

15 practical ways to improve the speed and quality of your work - backed by science and expert insights.

Jul 27, 2023

How to Ace Agency Operations: 6 Levers for Growth

We've asked our fellow agency leaders how to become a better agency in the New Year. Here's what they recommend doing to spruce up your operations.

Jul 24, 2023

5 Resource Management Reports for Better Decision-Making

Make confident data-based decisions - fast - with these five essential resource management reports.

Apr 24, 2023

Resource Management Today: 4 Contemporary Challenges & Solutions

No, it’s not your fault! Here are four factors ramping up the difficulty in resource management (and how to tackle them).

Apr 14, 2023

Mastering Resource Management: Construction Edition

New to construction resource management? Here’s what it involves and how it helps construction firms thrive in uncertain economic conditions.

Apr 3, 2023

5 Spreadsheet Alternatives for Resource Planning & Forecasting

When it comes to resource management, there’s a right and a wrong way. Here’s five spreadsheet alternatives for project managers to do things right. 💪

Mar 30, 2023

How to Introduce Time Tracking Without Alienating Your Employees

Time tracking often meets resistance. Here’s how to introduce time tracking successfully, address objections, and win around your workforce.

Mar 28, 2023

Runn vs Spreadsheets: Which is Best for Resource Management?

Stuck using spreadsheets for resource management? Wondering if there’s a better way? Read how Runn compares with Excel or Google Sheets.

Feb 23, 2023

The Beginner's Guide to Skills Management

A huge part of making sure that your service business succeeds today is skills management. But what is skills management, and how can you map your employee's skills in a tangible way?

Feb 23, 2023

Autonomy at Work: Why Freedom is More Valuable Than Flexibility

Why savvy employers are looking beyond flexibility to employee autonomy, to unlock the potential of their people and business.

Feb 20, 2023

How to Become a Healthy Team (All You Need to Know in 30 Minutes)

Healthy teams communicate effectively, trust and challenge one another, and achieve shared goals together. And this leads to higher productivity, profitability, innovation, and more. But how do you build or become one?

Feb 14, 2023