Project Resourcing

Hi David

Thanks for your question. It sounds like you have experienced tasks changing duration when resources are added or removed.

If a task doesn't necessarily go faster because more resources are working on it or slow down because someone leaves the task (meetings are a good example of this) then try splitting the screen (Window > Split) clicking on the task in question and removing the tick from Effort Driven, followed by OK. Now add or remove your resources and the Work will change, not the duration.

If you are adjusting assigned units and finding durations are changing incorrectly change the Task Type. It's just below the Effort Driven tick box on the split screen. Try setting it to fixed duration, clicking OK then adjusting the Unit percentages of your resources. Again you will find the duration remains unchanged but Work will be affected. It's useful to have the Work column added or perhaps Cost so you can keep an eye on the impact of changes you make.

Let me know if this helps or if you have any further questions.

Kind regards,
Andrew