Viewing Resource Utilization (Gantt chart)

 

In the Gantt chart, the Sidebar lists workspace members who can be assigned to tasks. A resource utilization icon indicates member availability for assignment to a selected task. The icon reflects their utilization for the period of a selected task. (How is resource utilization determined?)

Note: This topic focuses on viewing utilization of resources based on selected task(s). To view general utilization details for a resource, click a resource name. For more information, see Viewing Resource Utilization Details.

Turn on the display of utilization by selecting a task and clicking the Resource Utilization toggle on the Gantt toolbar.

When Resource Utilization is toggled on and a task is selected, each workspace member is listed with an icon that indicates the percentage of their available time is utilized during the duration of the currently selected task:

Utilization icons are pie charts indicating (roughly) the percentage of a resource's available time is assigned to tasks (utilized) during the time period of the selected task:

No tasks are assigned to the team member.

A percentage of the team member's time is allocated to tasks. Hover the mouse over the icon to view an exact percentage.

100% of the team member's time is allocated to tasks.

Over 100% of the team member's time is allocated. Project managers might want to remove the member from some tasks.

 

TO VIEW A TEAM MEMBER'S utilization:

  1. On the Gantt chart toolbar, open the Sidebar.
  2. Select a task.
  3. Click the Resource Utilization toggle on the Gantt toolbar.
    The list of resources is ordered from least utilized to most utilized, and resource utilization icons display for each team member.

    A small pie-chart displays a graphical representation of how much of their available time is utilized. If a resource is utilized for more than 100%, the pie chart displays in red.
  4. Mouse over the icon for a specific team member to see details about their utilization during the time period of the selected task.


  1. To view information for a different time period, select a different task.
    Note: Each time you select a task, the list of resources is reordered based on their utilization.

 

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