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How to Use “What-If” Analysis for Better Capacity Planning

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What you'll learn

How to forecast future demand using tentative projects before work is confirmed

How to use placeholders to capture demand before named people are assigned

How to compare Scenarios for different pipeline possibilities, like high-confidence deals or priority projects

How to explore “what-if” questions without changing your confirmed plan

How to spot capacity risks across roles, teams, availability, and utilization early

How to answer the question: What happens to our team’s capacity if this future work becomes real?

About the speakers

Jenna Ball
Solution Consultant, Runn

Jenna works with project-based teams every day, helping them gain clarity and control over resource planning and capacity forecasting. Through ongoing conversations with resource managers, operations leaders, and executives across industries, she brings real-time insight into the challenges teams are navigating. Passionate about helping organizations move from reactive planning to confident, data-informed decision-making, Jenna brings a powerful perspective to complement the survey findings.

Matt Webb
Senior Solution Consultant, Runn

As a Senior Solution Consultant at Runn, Matt helps organizations optimize their resource planning through agile decision-making and people-first strategies. He will provide practical insights on leveraging the RMI model to enhance efficiency, secure buy-in, and implement the right tools.

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