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Deciding on the Right Resource Management Model: Centralized, Decentralized, or Hybrid?

Centralized, decentralized, or hybrid? The resource management model you choose shapes your ability to scale, respond to change, and support your people. Explore how each model affects visibility, efficiency, and decisions, how maturity and team size influence the best fit, and how to navigate the move to a new model.

What you'll learn

  • Why your resource management model matters more than ever
  • Key differences between centralized, decentralized, and hybrid RM models
  • How RMO maturity, team structure, and business size influence the best-fit model
  • Common transition challenges and how to navigate them
  • Change management strategies to support successful model shifts
  • Real-world examples and best practices to guide your decision-making

Our speakers

Cindy (Cyd) Mills

Cindy (Cyd) Mills

Professional Services Strategy and Operations Manager, Instructure

Cyd Mills is a seasoned operations professional with a diverse background, spanning cloud solutions, high-tech software, healthcare, education, legal, and travel and hospitality sectors. Cyd's expertise lies in developing and optimizing operational strategies that deliver tangible results. Cyd has held significant positions at startups as well as larger corporations. She has worked in and around resource management for over 10+ years and is currently the Professional Services Strategy & Operations Manager at Instructure. Cyd is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and transforming ambiguity into clarity.

Nikki Cherpak

Nikki Cherpak

Manager of Resource Planning Analysis, Acentra Health

Nikki Cherpak is a recognized leader in resource planning and staffing operations, with over a decade of experience in varying organizational leadership strategies across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods industries. Currently, as the Manager of Resource Planning Analysis at Acentra Health, Nikki drives operational excellence by leveraging her diverse background in implementation project management, strategic resource management, and regulatory affairs. Her passion lies in building strong, high-performing teams and streamlining processes to achieve organizational goals. Nikki is dedicated to delivering impactful results through effective staffing, resource planning, and navigating complex organizational landscapes.

Andrea Davis

Andrea Davis

Founder and CEO, Linked Workforce

Andrea M. Davis, founder, and CEO of Linked Workforce, is a seasoned workforce management consultant with over 16 years of experience. She specializes in resource management, workforce planning, and the associated technology. Andrea has a proven track record of driving organizational success through her ability to spearhead impactful transformation initiatives and create inclusive work environments. With her expertise in data-driven agility and a commitment to servant leadership, she empowers organizations to optimize their workforce strategies for the future.

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