Great question! 👋 I’ve found that while manual resource management can work for small teams, using Power Platform can really elevate how you manage resources—especially as things scale.
Here’s what I’d suggest based on what’s worked well in our environment:
1. Start with a Centralized Resource Tracker
You can build a simple Power App connected to Dataverse or SharePoint to track team members, skills, availability, and assignments. This gives you a real-time view of who’s doing what and when.
2. Automate Scheduling and Notifications
Use Power Automate to trigger reminders for task deadlines, notify when someone is overbooked, or even flag when a resource is underutilized. It helps reduce manual follow-ups and keeps things moving.
3. Use Power BI for Visibility
Connect your resource data to Power BI to create dashboards that show utilization trends, capacity gaps, and forecasted workloads. This helps with proactive planning and decision-making.
4. Leverage Managed Environments
If you’re working across multiple teams or projects, Managed Environments in Power Platform can help you segment workloads, apply governance, and ensure the right people have access to the right tools.
5. Build a Governance Layer
Consider using the CoE Starter Kit to monitor app usage, environment health, and maker activity. It’s a great way to keep your resource management aligned with platform governance.
Would love to hear how others are approaching this—especially if you’ve built custom solutions or integrated with other tools!
