Resource Smoothing Glossary Definition

Resource Smoothing is a scheduling technique that adjusts activities within available float to reduce resource peaks without changing the critical path or finish date.

It is less disruptive than resource leveling but only works when schedule flexibility exists.

Related concepts include Critical Path.

Project managers and functional managers use this concept when matching work to available capacity, skills, responsibilities, and team operating agreements.

Related concepts include Resource Allocation, RACI Matrix, Project Manager, Project Team and Stakeholder.