Resource planning often gets treated like a numbers game: capacity, utilization, and forecasts.
Our plans fail because we forget the people behind the work.
In this episode, Jill Savage, a resource management pioneer, shares how great resource management goes beyond a list of names and allocations. From understanding personalities and career goals to recognizing when someone is overloaded or misaligned, we explore how to build plans that actually work in the real world.
You’ll learn:
· Why treating people like “resources” leads to burnout and disengagement
· How to balance business demands with human needs
· What great resource managers do differently
· How to build trust, improve productivity, and retain top talent
If you’re leading projects or teams this is the side of resource planning you can’t afford to ignore.
00:00 The Dynamics of Labor and Exploitation
03:07 Resource Management: A Strategic Necessity
05:54 The Human Element in Resource Management
08:51 Balancing Tasks and Human Needs
12:06 The Role of AI in Resource Management
15:02 Building Trust and Understanding in Teams
18:04 The Consequences of Ignoring Human Factors
20:53 The Importance of Retaining Talent
24:05 Finding the Right Fit for Tasks
26:48 Opportunities for Growth and Learning
28:23 Creating Opportunities in Unique Spaces
30:04 The Importance of Active Listening
31:52 Navigating Team Dynamics and Relationships
34:02 Building Trust and Collaboration
36:59 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Management
39:57 Adapting to Remote Work Challenges
45:14 Balancing Data and Humanity in Resource Management
48:34 Future Directions in Resource Management
Connect with Jill Savage on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scootersavage/ Presented By: ProSymmetry https://www.prosymmetry.com/ Learn More About What’s the Plan? https://www.prosymmetry.com/whats-the-plan
Hosted and produced by Samantha Varner https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthavarner21/
Produced and edited by Kyle Wertz
