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title: "Task: What is the Resource Checker Task and how do you use it?"
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# Task: What is the Resource Checker Task and how do you use it?

Resource Checker

Category: Planning

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|  | Primary team
All Agency | Also useful for
Leadership / Senior Management | Frequency
On demand |
WHAT THIS TASK DELIVERS

Agency-wide availability finder.

How it is triggered: On demand via Teams. Ask a plain-language availability question, e.g. 'Who in Creative has more than two days free next week?'

WHAT IT PRODUCES

Current availability view based on Float project allocations, filtered by team, skill set, or date range.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q  It shows someone as available but they are in meetings all day.

A  This task shows capacity based on Float project allocations only it does not read calendar or diary data. Time not recorded as a project allocation will not appear as booked.

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Q  Can I use it live during a client call?

A  Yes. Always verbally confirm with the relevant person before committing their time to a client.

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TASK SCOPE

|  | This task does not | This task does |
|  | ✗  Read calendar or diary data | ✓  Return a capacity view based on Float allocations |
|  | ✗  Make resource allocations read only | ✓  Filter by team, individual, skill set, and time period |
|  | ✗  Cover capacity not recorded in Float | ✓  Flag individuals at or near full capacity |
|  | ✓  Available to all agency staff on demand |