At quenable, we were born out of frustration—the frustration that comes from years of experience as project professionals repeatedly grappling with the same problems. We've seen everything from shifting priorities that see projects shelved unexpectedly to the constant pressure of delivering faster than ever to the nearly impossible task of securing reliable resources for longer than five minutes.
Perhaps the most challenging issue we faced was the widespread belief that Agile alone would solve all these problems. Many organisations treated Agile as a magical fix, and entire consulting industries built fortunes by selling this transformation. Yet, as seasoned Agile practitioners and advocates, we knew that Agile alone wasn’t enough. So, we set out on a mission to find a better way.
The Resource Dilemma: Why We Needed a Better Way
Among the challenges we faced, one of the most persistent was resource management. Time and time again, we encountered teams scrambling to find the right people to deliver critical business capabilities. Whether due to a sudden shift in project focus or the sheer speed of delivery expectations, securing resources for more than a brief moment often felt like an uphill battle.
It became clear that despite their best efforts, businesses were not correctly resourcing their initiatives. This led to project delays, burnout among existing team members, and the dreaded sense that business objectives were slipping through the cracks. There had to be a better way to resource business capability delivery.
A Flawed View of Resources
One key reason resource challenges persist is that many organisations treat people as an afterthought. They assume that the right people will materialise to get the job done once the strategy is in place. However, in practice, this approach doesn’t work.
Business capability delivery is not just about having people; it’s about having the right people with the right skills at the right time. When resources are reactive rather than strategic, projects suffer. When teams are patched together hastily, we see misalignment in skills, priorities, and objectives.
Our biggest realisation was that resourcing is not just a tactical function; it’s a strategic driver of project success. Without a forward-thinking approach to allocating and growing talent, business capability delivery will always struggle.
The quenable Solution: Resource with Purpose
At quenable, we believe there’s a better way. Our approach to resourcing business capability delivery focuses on strategic alignment and agility in workforce planning. We help organisations recognise that resource management isn’t about filling seats—it’s about creating a sustainable ecosystem of talent that evolves with the business's needs.
So, what makes our approach different?
Prioritising Long-Term Capability Building
Instead of treating resourcing as a short-term fix, we help businesses invest in building internal capabilities that can deliver long-term value. This means identifying skill gaps, upskilling current talent, and creating cross-functional teams that can respond quickly to shifting priorities. By building these capabilities internally, organisations reduce their reliance on external resources, which are often costly and difficult to manage.
Agile Workforce Planning
Just as Agile is about embracing change and flexibility in project delivery, it should also inform how we think about resourcing. Agile workforce planning means having the right mechanisms to scale up or down as project needs evolve quickly. At quenable, we help businesses set up processes to identify resource needs early and pivot when necessary without compromising project quality.
Leveraging Technology and Digital Transformation
Many businesses have invested heavily in digital transformation, but they aren’t always using these platforms to their full potential regarding resourcing. We help companies integrate their digital transformation efforts with their resourcing strategies, ensuring that technology enables rapid delivery and allows teams to stay flexible and responsive to changing demands.
Fostering a Culture of Collaboration
Effective resourcing isn’t just about individual talent—it’s about creating an environment where collaboration and knowledge sharing thrive. We work with organisations to break down silos and foster cross-functional collaboration. This ensures that teams can do so seamlessly when they need to shift or scale, with resources that are already aligned with broader business objectives.
The Benefits of a Strategic Approach to Resourcing
By taking a strategic approach to resourcing business capability delivery, organisations can unlock several key benefits:
Increased Flexibility: With the right resourcing strategies in place, businesses can quickly adapt to shifting priorities without sacrificing project quality or timeline.
Reduced Costs: By building internal capabilities and reducing the reliance on external contractors, organisations can significantly lower resourcing costs over time.
Better Project Outcomes: When teams are resourced strategically, they are more aligned, engaged, and productive, leading to better project outcomes and higher levels of stakeholder satisfaction.
The quenable Community: Finding Your Better Way
At quenable, we believe that finding a better way to resource business capability delivery is essential for any organisation that wants to thrive in today’s fast-paced business environment. But we also know that no two organisations are the same. That’s why we offer tailored solutions that meet your specific needs and challenges.
By joining the quenable community, you gain access to a wealth of resources, training, and insights that can help you rethink your approach to resourcing. Whether you’re looking to build long-term capabilities, adopt Agile workforce planning, or improve your current resourcing processes, we’re here to help you find your better way.
Ready to Resource Better?
If you’re tired of scrambling for resources and want to start resourcing with purpose, quenable is here to guide you. Let’s build a better way to resource business capability delivery together.
quenable: Resource Smarter, Deliver Better.
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