The Resource Plan ensures that all the skill required to complete the Project are identified and availability determined. It is essential because you need resources to complete the project on time and in budget.

What else does it do?

• It defines the technical skill level required. How long that skill is required for.
• It identifies roles and key responsibilities for each person.
• It calculates how many people are required for each skill set.
• It defines the work tools required and what each piece of equipment is to be used for.
• It outlines the dates that these work tools and people are required for.
• It allows for holidays, sickness and equipment failure.