What is being monitored when tracking resource assignments to identify if individuals are overallocated?

When tracking resource assignments to identify if individuals are overallocated, the focus is on resource loading. This concept involves measuring the amount of work assigned to a resource against their available capacity. By assessing resource loading, project managers can pinpoint whether specific individuals have too much work assigned to them relative to their ability to complete it within the project timeframe.

Resource loading helps ensure that workloads are manageable and that no individual is overwhelmed, which can lead to decreased productivity or burnout. By monitoring resource loading, project managers can make informed decisions on how to redistribute tasks or adjust timelines to balance workload effectively and maintain project momentum. This is critical for successful project execution and resource management.

Other concepts like resource allocation, resource leveling, and resource analysis relate to overall resource management but do not specifically refer to the direct measurement of workload on individual resources that is necessary to determine over-allocation.