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    copied!<p>I am trying to find sensible resource-allocation models for developers. The department will have many different projects for different external customers, so I need to make some guidelines in order to avoid people getting angry due to lack of focus, not working on things they want to, etc. </p> <p>Currently I have suggestion for a model: </p> <ul> <li>Junior developers – will only work on one project at a time (reason: mainly that they are unable to control their own time usage)</li> <li>Intermediate developers – will mostly work one project at a time for 50 % or more, but might be 50-50 on two projects</li> <li>Senior developers – will work at the most on 3 projects at a time; percentage can be e.g. 50 %, 30 % and 20 %. </li> </ul> <p>It’s the seniors that I am worried about. As the customers might want to buy a junior-group only, I need to provide them with a mentor (senior) to make sure they have the knowledgeprogress and the aid that they need (someone with experience and knowledge about their project). A group of 5 juniors will get a senior at 50 % of the time. </p> <p>The question is – can a senior handle 3 projects at a time (he will be hired with this in mind – I will not trick someone to believe that they will write code 100 % of the time and end up with 20 %), or is this too much? EDIT: The seniors I plan to use for mentors will not be expected to code at all. They will focus on mentoring and training themselves, e.g. in new and upcoming technologies. </p> <p>I have a feeling that 2 projects is way better that 3? Or? What if the senior is needed 50 % on the “junior-project” and 30 % on analysis and design on another project. Can he handle one more project with the last 20 %? </p> <p>(And no – time for training, coffee, etc. will not be part of the 100 %. I have already reduced the “real” amount of working hours with that in mind). </p>
 

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