Most PMOs stall on resource planning because the data isn't perfect. Bob Blackburn, a PMO leader with 20+ years of experience, says stop waiting and explains exactly how to start.

In this episode, Bob and host Samantha Varner break down:

→ Staffing vs. forecasting - and why most teams confuse the two

→ How to build capacity models for projects that don't exist yet

→ Why directionally accurate beats waiting for perfect

→ The real risk of the blank sheet of paper

Perfect for PMO leaders, portfolio managers, and resource managers ready to move from paralysis to progress.

00:00 The Importance of Data Quality in Resource Planning

06:10 Understanding Resource Planning: Staffing vs. Forecasting

12:16 The Role of PMO in Project Intake and Planning

18:54 Agile Capacity Planning: A New Approach

25:53 Defining Roles: Project Managers, Resource Managers, and Functional Managers

31:28 Aligning Project and Functional Managers for Success

36:24 Directionally Right: Metrics and Signals for Resource Planning

38:54 Starting Resource Planning: Practical Steps for Implementation

41:39 Future Focus: Strategic Portfolio Management and Value

Connect with Bob on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobblackburn22/

Presented By: ProSymmetry https://www.prosymmetry.com/

Hosted and produced by Samantha Varner https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthavarner21/

Produced and edited by Kyle Wertz