Resource management doesn’t fail because organizations lack effort. It fails because there’s no consistent process, governance, or structure behind it.

In this episode, Beth Hunter shares practical approaches to operationalizing resource management. From establishing governance and decision-making frameworks to creating repeatable processes teams can actually follow.

We discuss:

Why inconsistent resource planning creates chaos

The importance of governance in resource management

How mature organizations create structure around planning

Practical ways to standardize resource management practices

The role of frameworks like the JITR Wheel in improving visibility and alignment

If your organization relies on spreadsheets, disconnected planning conversations, or “tribal knowledge” to manage resources, this episode offers a more sustainable path forward.

00:00 The Importance of Governance in Resource Management

02:59 Understanding the Jitterwheel Framework

05:57 Skills as a Core Component of Resource Management

09:08 The Complexity of Staffing Decisions

12:04 The Role of Forecasting in Resource Management

14:55 Data Quality and Its Impact on Forecasting

18:08 The Challenges of Timesheet Management

32:24 Navigating Timesheet Management

34:24 Understanding the 10% Per Month Out Concept

36:15 Bridging Finance and Resource Management

38:40 Workforce Planning and Talent Development

40:13 Building Strong HR Partnerships

42:43 Addressing Staffing Challenges

44:47 The Role of Technology in Resource Management

48:43 Common Mistakes in Resource Management Technology

51:52 The Importance of Governance in Resource Management

54:36 Measuring Resource Management Success

58:52 Implementing the Jitter Framework

Connect with Beth Hunter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhunter1/

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

What does it take for a PMO to stop being the "project police" and start driving real organizational value?

In this episode, host Samantha Varner sits down with Jerry Manas, internationally bestselling author of the Resource Management and Capacity Planning Handbook, to explore why terminology confusion stalls progress, how PMOs can shift from methodology enforcers to strategic change drivers, and why storytelling is one of the most underrated tools in a leader's toolkit.

You'll learn:

· Why getting hung up on terminology blocks organizational progress

· How PMOs can shift from enforcing processes to delivering business value

· What leaders need to understand about resource and capacity planning — regardless of what they call it

· How storytelling drives adoption and helps teams understand the "what's in it for me"

If you're a PMO, portfolio, or resource management leader ready to move from compliance to impact, this one's for you.

00:00 The Importance of Productivity and Value

02:57 Terminology in Project Management

05:58 Core Concepts of Resource Management

08:55 Visibility and Decision Making

11:56 The Capacity Quadrant Framework

15:08 Patterns in Organizational Maturity

18:06 The Role of PMOs in Strategic Alignment

21:04 Deprioritizing Resource Management

24:01 The Evolving Role of PMOs

27:03 Aligning Productivity with Value

30:01 The Power of Storytelling in Leadership

33:00 Future Plans and Closing Thoughts

Connect with Jerry on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmanas/

Learn more about Jerry’s Strategic Advisory practice https://www.jerrymanas.com/strategic-advisory

Order The Resource Management and Capacity Planning Handbook https://www.jerrymanas.com/resourcemanagement

Order Projectland Goes to the Movies https://www.amazon.com/Projectland-Goes-Movies-Blockbuster-Strategies-ebook/dp/B0G8TYDSR7

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

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