Week 1 Discussion Question 1 - Project Management for Sudden Human Resource Loss

Week 1 Discussion Question 1 - Project Management for Sudden Human Resource Loss

Recommendation

The problem hand can be resolved through the implementation of outsourcing as a resolution to the scenario. Reconstituting the team or other alternative methods to restore the team will only result in the loss of precious time and resources. Outsourcing will help to plan, organize, direct and control to achieve goals.

Description

The solution is feasible because the shortage of highly skilled professionals, and the need to focus on the core competencies of the company, leads many organizations to seek expertise beyond traditional boundaries. In essence, there is a fresh approach, offering our customers access to a comprehensive professional expertise in project management. The service will be customized according to the needs of the project (when and how), allowing the organization to grow while maintaining its internal skills at an optimal level.

Outsourcing is the new strategy used worldwide by companies of different sizes and with different profiles. It is used usually when external resources are available, high quality and cheaper than internal. Every business is performing at any time a specific project that requires the use of external experts who have the necessary knowledge and experience in implementing similar projects and coordination skills and project management (Di-Minin, Frattini & Piccaluga, 2010). The most important thing is to define the business goals and expectations, finding the best ways to respond to changes in business processes and the development and adoption of appropriate methods to measure the effects of the project.

The aim should be to develop a sustainable long-term partnership with our clients, helping them to manage their projects effectively. Meetings will be frequently held to make sure that the outsourcing agency understands the organization's culture, way of working and strategic objectives to build together a project team of the appropriate size, thereby maximizing the internal resources of the organization and to benefit from the agency's expertise and experience in projects. The outsourcing agency can be trusted to provide the organization with the flexibility to adjust for projects when necessary. Moreover, it will help in the transfer of knowledge and new techniques to the present staff through coaching and mentoring.

Outsourcing project management functions is of particular value to organizations in this case since project volume is variable in time, and thus, can be overworked at a specific time, or for any ...