What people keep running into with resource allocation
Complaints tagged resource allocation, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 10 people · 3 forums we read
Raised more than once
Most people first.
- 4How to do project planning in Office 365 without MS ProjectOrganizations often refuse to buy MS Project licenses, forcing teams to rely on basic tools like MS Planner for complex schedules. This creates a terrible user experience because Planner lacks adequate resource management and time tracking features, making it nearly impossible to manage large budgets effectively.
- 3How to manage a project when the boss is the bottleneckUnapproved designs and micromanaged sign-offs stall timelines while urgent tasks crowd out secondary work, making standard scheduling tools ineffective. Trying to track these hidden bottlenecks in a Gantt chart fails because the actual delays stem from waiting on executive approval rather than task volume.
- 3How to handle too much work without project engineers or coordinatorsWhen headcount is locked and budgets are trimmed while project volume stays the same, everything funnels through a single manager who ends up working through evenings on clerical tasks. This prevents them from doing a quality job and leaves senior staff working 50-hour weeks just to put out fires.
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