McLaughlin and McLaughlin<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s<\/strong><\/a> Project Professional\u2019s post is the first in a series of discussions regarding current challenges being encountered in today\u2019s efforts\/environment associated with the human resource aspects of your project management team<\/strong>.\u00a0 More specifically, we have titled the series STAFFING YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM<\/strong>, and we intend to focus heavily on the managerial aspects of human resource planning and acquisition<\/strong>.\u00a0 This post is the introduction which frames out or structures the developing discussion.<\/p>\n Authoritative information and guidance regarding project management comes from many sources.\u00a0 A few that may be obvious include:<\/p>\n In order to frame and organize this topic, we are using the PMI Project Management Processes for a Project as presented in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK<\/a><\/em>\u00ae<\/sup> Guide)<\/em><\/a> .<\/em><\/p>\n Sources that are used in this post are:<\/p>\n The planning process in general and the human resource management process in particular, tend to be problematic.\u00a0 Many teams and organizations struggle with how to perform the planning and implementation.\u00a0 In this regard, the order or sequence of planning is quite important.\u00a0 A proper sequence creates efficiency and avoids costly and time-consuming rework as well as delays in performance\/completion.<\/p>\n The planning process differs for differing organizations and types of projects.\u00a0 PMBOK<\/a><\/em>\u00ae<\/a> <\/sup>provides guidance regarding the generic planning and management process (PMBOK, CHAPTER 9).\u00a0 This can be adapted to the organizational structure and project specifics.<\/p>\n This PMBOK<\/a><\/em>\u00ae<\/a> <\/sup>process is structured around four sub-processes:<\/p>\n Each of these sub-processes will be the subject of future posts.\u00a0 We intend to discuss challenges and suggested solutions to issues.<\/p>\n Kerzner addresses the subject in (among other places) Chapter 4 ORGANIZING AND STAFFING THE PROJECT OFFICE AND TEAM.<\/em> Several of his key topics are:<\/p>\n Again, these topics will receive elaboration in subsequent posts in this Subject Series<\/a>.<\/p>\n When performing planning and developing the Project Management Plan<\/strong>, expert judgment is often utilized.\u00a0 PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> lists the following areas for application of project planning expertise, which would include preparation of the Human Resource<\/strong> Plan<\/strong> (a portion of the Project Management Plan):<\/p>\n In subsequent posts, we will address issues or problems often encountered in Staffing your Project Management Team<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The experience of McLaughlin and McLaughlin<\/a><\/strong> includes the planning and resourcing of many large and complex projects.\u00a0 Within these projects, M&M<\/a><\/strong> has found that time and patience applied during the project planning is essential and invaluable relative to project success potential.\u00a0 Further, M&M<\/a><\/strong> experience is that lack of robust Human Resource<\/strong> Plan<\/strong> can seriously degrade the project success potential.<\/p>\n Good luck and let us all attempt to approach the practice or managerial challenge of staffing with key knowledge, tools and lessons learned that are available.\u00a0 Setting a solid planning foundation as well as implementing a suitable process is essential and has long term (project duration) benefits.\u00a0 M&M<\/strong> <\/a>wishes you happy reading and good luck in your project management challenges and endeavors.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is important to note that McLaughlin and McLaughlin [M&M]<\/a><\/strong> is not a law firm and is not intending to provide legal advice.\u00a0 M&M<\/a><\/strong> is a consulting firm providing (among other services) non-legal expertise in dispute resolution and litigation support.\u00a0 The Resource Center<\/a> is for the convenience of blog visitors and M&M<\/a><\/strong> does not offer this for commercial purposes.\u00a0 For further information on M&M<\/strong> <\/a>services, please see<\/em> <\/em>www.McLaughlinandMcLaughlin.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n McLaughlin and McLaughlin\u2019s Project Professional\u2019s post is the first in a series of discussions regarding current challenges being encountered in today\u2019s efforts\/environment associated with the human resource aspects of your project management team.\u00a0 More specifically, we have titled the series STAFFING YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM, and we intend to focus heavily on the managerial aspects 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