System Thinking For Managers in Project Management Name Institution Course Lecture System Thinking For Managers in Project Management A Brief Description of the System Problem that needs Investigation Naturally, there are several project management challenges; one of the biggest problem project managers experiences when managing multi-projects is how to utilize resources effectively. Projects team experience the lack of accurate and updated information about the resources and work schedules. Project management is demanding, requiring careful resource allocation. In many situations, project teams schedule weekly meetings to determine the workflow. Most organization lack centralized project management system making it challenging to understand the workload (Kerzner, 2013, p.59). A project manager cannot determine how each resource has been allocated to the various phases of a project. The main challenge in resource allocation is how to adapt a system that permits sharing of hundreds of information among the project teams scattered in different locations. Organizations without centralized project management systems use simple packages like Excel spreadsheets to manage their workload (Kerzner, 2013, p.67). Using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is a cumbersome exercise that might delay the project completion. Balancing all the elements of project management including time, scope, money, and people is a complex process that requires advanced solutions. Resource utilization...
