From the course: Leading in Government
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Smart resource management
- Have you ever seen a race car driver make a pit stop? The crew that rushes in are all assigned to specific roles to get the driver's car in top shape in the least amount of time so it can get back on course. Now, think of your team at work. Do you have the right people assigned to the right roles to ensure your department is in top shape to reach its goal? Smart resource management keeps leaders in government on course. So let's take a look at a smart process to ensure you have the right mix of employees in the right roles and the right amount of resources to achieve your department's objectives and stay on course. Start by breaking your departmental objectives into achievable tasks or projects. Make sure you understand the needed knowledge, skills, and abilities. Consult human resources as there may be laws, regulations, policies, and unions that dictate how much and what type of work can be done by an employee. Then look at the available occupations and position titles needed to…
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