6.3 Estimate Activity Resources

 

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6.3 Estimate Activity Resources The process of estimating the type and quantities of resources (material, people, equipment, etc) required for the activities.   Simple Version: Deciding who/what will be needed to complete each task.
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Inputs Activity list Activity attributes Resource calendars Enterprise environmental factors Organizational process assets   Tools and Techniques Expert judgment Alternatives analysis Published estimating data Bottom-up estimating Project management software   Outputs Activity resource requirements Resource breakdown structure Project document updates	Inputs Activity list Activity attributes Stories Resource calendars Enterprise environmental factors Organizational process assets   Tools and Techniques Expert judgment Alternatives analysis Published estimating data Bottom-up estimating Project management software Group based estimation – Wideband Delphi (Planning Poker)   Outputs Activity resource requirements Resource breakdown structure Project document updates   This process of deciding what roles are required for the project applies to agile projects too. Upfront we may be given a team or asked what resources will be required. From a review of the project objectives, stakeholder goals and budget and timeline goals a first approximation of the likely resource requirements can be determined. As the project progresses and features and user stories are identified, skills and ability to meet the project goals can be checked against the current team’s skills. Gaps emerging may indicate different roles are required. Likewise, velocity and quality metrics may provide insights into team role requirements as the project progresses.