The Resource Management Institute (RMI) is dedicated to advancing the discipline of resource and workforce management. We provide actionable thought leadership, proven best practices, and global standards that shape how organizations manage their most valuable asset—their people. Through our globally recognized credentials, we certify expertise in resource management, helping professionals demonstrate their capabilities and grow their careers. We also equip organizations with the practical tools and resources needed to manage human capital with greater efficiency, consistency, and purpose.
The RMI hosts a dynamic calendar of learning and networking opportunities throughout the year—ranging from interactive webinars to highly engaging virtual and in-person conferences. These events bring together resource management professionals, thought leaders, and technology experts to explore the latest best practices, tools, and techniques shaping Resource and Workforce Management. Whether you join us online for the convenience of virtual access or attend in-person for deeper connections and hands-on learning, each event is designed to equip you with actionable insights and practical strategies you can put to work immediately.
Stay ahead of the curve with expert perspectives on Resource and Workforce Management. Our Insights hub features practical guidance on the Just-in-Time Resourcing® standard for Resource and Workforce Management, in-depth white papers, RM research and benchmarking data, access to the RMI’s RM Maturity Model, and strategic updates from our quarterly eBlasts. Whether you’re just getting started with the RMI, exploring industry trends, or advancing your Resource Management Office, this is your go-to source for actionable Resource and Workforce Management knowledge.
Welcome to the Resource Management Academy – your trusted partner and go-to destination for practical, proven training that builds confidence, sharpens capability, and drives real impact in resource management. If you’re looking to build your skills, grow your career, and make a bigger impact in resource management—you’ve come to the right place. Our courses are designed for professionals working in project-based environments who want to master the art and science of getting the right people in the right place at the right time. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your expertise to the next level, we’ve got the training, certification, and support to help you drive better project outcomes and elevate RM practices across your organization.
The Resource Management Certified Professional (RMCP®) program is the industry’s first and most respected professional skills development and certification specifically designed for Resource and Workforce Managers. Delivered through flexible formats—including in-person, live virtual, and on-demand options—the RMCP® program combines foundational theory, hands-on case studies, and real-world application to prepare participants to lead and optimize resource management functions in any services organization.
The Resource Management Institute (RMI) brings the knowledge, tools, and hands-on experience to help you optimize your Resource Management strategy, processes, and enabling technologies. Our approach is built on the proven principles of our Just-in-Time Resourcing® process solution and informed by years of real-world consulting. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to mature your RM capabilities, the RMI is your partner to help you more consistently and predicably manage your most strategic asset—your people.
Welcome to the RMCP® Tool Kit! This is an online portal for RMCP® credential holders to access the RMCP® Resource Center, Dashboard, and other valuable resources to help with best practice execution in resource management.
2023 has been a year of both exciting innovations and challenges in the way we manage resources in a time of dynamic change. For the RMI and its members, we continued to advance the cause and bring the latest in leading practices and innovation for the resource and workforce management discipline. With the promise of a new year on the horizon, the trajectory of resource and workforce management continues to evolve toward a future shaped by optimizing and improving resource management practices to drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation within organizations.
The Empowered RMO – Transforming Professional Services
Through Centralized Resource Management
Some professional services businesses may think that having a dedicated RMO is only necessary for managing a large, multi-location spanning organization. But data shows that it’s never too early to commit to a centralized RMO.
Regardless of how big or small your RMO is at the outset, it’s important to consider how you empower your dedicated employees to perform their resource management duties from the start.
Introducing Leverage Ratio: a Simple Explanation to a Complex KPI.
This guide discusses the idea that the key to a successful professional services firm is the thoughtful, intentional balancing of a handful of key performance metrics and the alignment of those metrics with the strategy unique to that organization.
Nusrat De Oliveira, APJ Resource Management Lead – Professional Services at Amazon Web Services is our RMCP® spotlight. Find out what characteristics Nusrat believes make a good resource manager and what her biggest resource management challenge to date is and how to overcome it.
The fifth annual Resource Management Global Symposium races into the JW Marriott in Indianapolis on April 23-24, 2024. The exciting theme for this Symposium is ACCELERATE. It recognizes the growing industry maturity and acceptance of good resource and workforce management discipline, and the power of optimizing and improving resource management practices to drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation within organizations. This is the can’t-miss event for resource and workforce management professionals to collaborate and exchange ideas to ACCELERATE the maturity of your resource management function.
The 10th annual State of Resource Management address will be held on February 15, 2024. During this hour-long webcast, the RMI will share the latest in resource management research and discuss key trends and best practices being used to address some of the most complex resource management challenges facing project-based service organizations.
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Research Survey: Inhibitors to Effective Resource Management
This research will explore many aspects of people, process, and technology that are keeping companies from achieving better resource management. Armed with this important benchmark data companies can compare and contrast certain aspects of their current state vs. their peer group, hopefully leading to making important and targeted improvements. It only takes a few minutes to complete the survey.
RMI Power UP – How to Show the Value of RM to your Organization
Those in resource management innately understand the value RM provides to their organization, but how do you effectively communicate it to stakeholders who may not immediately recognize it? Join us on March 13, 2024 to explore how resource management supports organizational goals and objectives, drives better business outcomes, and impacts the bottom line. Armed with this information, we will equip you with strategies to communicate the value of resource management to stakeholders in a clear and easy to digest way.