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Replace overallocated resources

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- [Instructor] Another way to balance workloads is to reassign work to other people who have more time available. Replacing resources not only reduces over allocations you can also use this approach to shorten the schedule. This method works only if you have other people with the right skills available. First, look at the people who are over-allocated on your project. For example, the graphic designer is over-allocated working on screenshots and illustrations at the same time. Then, see if there are people with the same skills to take on some of the over-allocated assignments. Depending on the constraints on your project or your company, you can consider other employees, contractors or third-party vendors. If you find people with the right skills who are available at the right time, go ahead and start the procurement process as soon as you can. Once you're sure you have the replacements lined up, change your schedule to…

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