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GP2.3 – Provide Resources Practice ID GP2.3 Provide adequate resources for performing the PA process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the process. PII ID Direct Artifacts Indirect Artifacts Assessment Considerations General Evidence across PAs (Look Fors / Listen Fors) Documented process descriptions and plans (strategic or tactical) for performing the process, which include a characterization of resources needed. (Reference GP2.2) Evidence that adequate resources (funding, facilities, skilled people, tools, etc.) are actually provided as planned. Staffing profiles and labor reports showing effort spent on performing the process. Documented skill prerequisites for filling process roles and responsibilities, and evidence that assigned staff meet these criteria. Development environment and facilities (hardware, software, licenses, tools, labs, test equipment, etc.). Cost performance measures showing provision of funding in accordance with the plan. Analyses, reports, or metrics tracking availability of resources vs. plan. Ensure the resources necessary to perform the process as defined by the plan are available when they are needed. “Resources include adequate funding, appropriate physical facilities, skilled people, and appropriate tools.” “The interpretation of the term ‘adequate’ depends on many factors and may change over time.” Adequacy is subjective, and most likely determined through affirmations of sufficiency from those performing the work. Listen also for cases where the process failed due to insufficient resources. This may indicate weaknesses in the plan or in the implementation. Care should be taken in relying on affirmations of inadequate resources. A performer often wishes they had more time, money, or tools, but still has adequate resources to accomplish their planned tasks. Separate budgets are not needed for each PA; they may be distributed over several PAs. A key consideration is whether the manager of that process h