61. How can I minimize the impact of scarce, specialized expertise I need for my project?
This problem is a special case of the resource overcommitment problem explored in Problem 60. Dealing with it includes the tactics discussed there, with some additional emphasis on risk management.
Identifying Unique Resource Issues
When analyzing the knowledge, skills, and aptitudes you need to complete your work successfully, take particular notice of any that are unusual or rare in your organization. If any of the critical skills needed for your project are completely unavailable, escalate the matter to your sponsor or management to get guidance on how to proceed.
If you need skills that are available but scarce, analyze their potential for impact on ...
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