17809070. IDENTIFYING SKILL GAPS IN PROJECT TEAMS AND MATCHING WITH AVAILABLE RESOURCES simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)

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IDENTIFYING SKILL GAPS IN PROJECT TEAMS AND MATCHING WITH AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Organization Name

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Madhusmita Patil of Hyderabad (IN)

Mukundan Sundararajan of Bangalore (IN)

Anita Duggal of Delhi (IN)

IDENTIFYING SKILL GAPS IN PROJECT TEAMS AND MATCHING WITH AVAILABLE RESOURCES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17809070 titled 'IDENTIFYING SKILL GAPS IN PROJECT TEAMS AND MATCHING WITH AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for detecting resource gaps in a project and optimizing resource utilization to fill those gaps. Here are the key points:

  • A processor monitors the progress of one or more projects on a project dashboard.
  • If a project is found to have a resource gap, the processor collects data about the project.
  • The processor predicts the productivity trajectory of the project.
  • If a team member is predicted to fall short of the productivity trajectory, the processor identifies alternative combinations of team members who can meet the trajectory.
  • The processor calculates the level of amplification needed to achieve the trajectory with the alternative team combinations.
  • The processor identifies available resources to complete any pending tasks in the project backlog.
  • The processor determines the best variation of resources to optimize project completion.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Project management software and tools can incorporate this method to help project managers identify and address resource gaps in real-time.
  • Companies and organizations can use this method to optimize resource allocation and improve project efficiency.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Resource gaps in projects can lead to delays and inefficiencies. This method helps detect and address these gaps promptly.
  • It provides a solution for predicting and managing team member productivity to ensure project success.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved project efficiency and timely completion by addressing resource gaps.
  • Optimal utilization of available resources to maximize productivity.
  • Real-time monitoring and decision-making to adapt to changing project requirements.


Original Abstract Submitted

In an approach for detecting when a resource gap has opened in a project and deciding how to best utilize the project's resources to fill the resource gap, a processor monitors a degree of progress of one or more projects on a project dashboard. Responsive to detecting a project with a resource gap, a processor obtains a set of data regarding the project. A processor determines a productivity trajectory. Responsive to determining a team member will not meet the productivity trajectory, a processor determines one or more alternative combinations of team members who can meet the productivity trajectory. A processor measures a degree of amplification required to achieve the productivity trajectory by the one or more alternative combinations of team members. A processor identifies one or more resources available to complete a backlog of one or more tasks of the first project. A processor determines an optimum variation.

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