proposal for new resources (in addition)

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All,

I've been in my management position now for 2 years solid.  I know the economy is in an interesting place, but when I look around, my team can not meet our goals because we've got more work than expected.  Now, again, it's been like that for 2 years so, I've been watching to see if the workload would subside, but it has remained the same.

Now, I feel the need to ask for additional resources.  When I briefly spoke to my boss about this idea (off the records), he immediately stated that I needed to create a value proposition for hiring new staff.  Since I'm fairly new at doing these types of things, is there a template of sorts I could follow to request new resources?  What items should be included in the value proposition?

Any detail you can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Submitted by Tom Hausmann on Tuesday June 29th, 2010 7:35 am

In an earlier post you indicated you had a direct that was not performing "other duties as assigned."
Are all your teams performing satisfactorily? My experience suggests you are more likely to get additional resources when you've proven that your team is *effective* and adds value. Do your directs adequately delegate work? In my mind, there are a lot of questions.
Secondly, look at it from your boss' perspective. She has to compete with other VP/division heads for resources. Do the homework. Does your new position bring more value than a position in another area? Make the case.
There is no *one* cast that covers all the issues here. So here are a few to get you started:
http://www.manager-tools.com/2007/11/how-to-be-persuasive-in-a-presenta… (hidden gem of this cast is *INFLUENCE*)
http://www.manager-tools.com/2008/11/simple-stakeholder-decision-analys… (Who are the stakeholders if you add this position?)
http://www.manager-tools.com/2010/05/how-get-training-budget (apply similar preparation principles to new positions)
http://www.manager-tools.com/2007/04/effective-hiring-set-the-bar-high

Submitted by Canyon Russell on Friday July 2nd, 2010 12:43 pm

I would also add to TL's great list that you should be using the Decision Brief model for your presentation. I think this fits easily as a decision between doing an add to staff, another option like part time workers or outsourcing some of your area, and status quo (do nothing). 
http://www.manager-tools.com/2010/03/how-give-a-decision-briefing-part-1
http://www.manager-tools.com/2010/03/how-give-a-decision-briefing-part-2
And don't forget the ever important Prewire cast.
http://www.manager-tools.com/2007/11/how-to-prewire-a-meeting
Canyon R