3D Chess: Resource Allocation and Project Management With Partial Resources
summary
An agency sells time in partial-week allocations instead of 40-hour blocks, maps every staffer to 2–4 concurrent projects, and schedules work on a big board spreadsheet while coordinating changes via a resourcing Slack channel. Outcomes: midsize clients get lower-cost, task-aligned billing; staff get variety and faster learning; the model saves headcount and adds resilience. Tradeoffs: frequent context switching, measurable stress, weekly reallocation ripple effects, and the need for gating (QA/review) and utilization meters to avoid overload.
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chapters (17)
- 0:003D Chess: Resource Allocation and Project Management with Partial Resources
- 1:25Digital Bridge Solutions Overview
- 1:39Contact Information
- 2:27Session Objectives
- 3:10What is the "Typical" Model?
- 11:06Democratization of Technology
- 13:10Implications on Agency Landscape
- 14:19Rate Pressure / Offshore
- 15:34Changing Workforce Demands
- 17:52Business Model - Implications
- 19:55Evolving The Consulting Model
- 20:28What Does This Look Like?
- 22:36What Does This Feel Like?
- 25:12Handling Changes
- 27:56Advantages and Disadvantages
- 38:21Departure Points
- 45:00Feedback
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