Demand analysis: what each unit needs, from its workload
Demand in Mizan is not estimated by impression. It is calculated from the work itself: which activities, how often, how long they take and how complex they are.
What goes in
- Activity drivers for each unit.
- The frequency, duration and complexity of each activity.
- Department inputs during the planning cycle.
- Strategic direction and growth drivers from stage one.
What happens in the platform
- A planning cycle is opened and department heads submit their inputs.
- Drivers, frequency, duration and complexity are converted to full-time equivalent (FTE) by the Workforce Demand Engine.
- Results are reviewed for each unit and job.
What comes out
- Each unit's and job's need in FTE, with an explanation of where it comes from.
- A record of department inputs in each cycle.
- A consultant report for the stage.
What the AI expert does here
The AI expert proposes activity drivers and frequency and duration estimates for each unit from its documents and mandate. The consultant and department heads review and approve.
Methodologies applied
- Workload-driven FTE demand
- ISO 30409: workforce planning
Frequently asked questions
How does Mizan calculate workforce demand?
From workload: each unit has activity drivers, each with a frequency, duration and complexity. The Workforce Demand Engine converts these inputs to full-time equivalent (FTE).
Do department heads take part in estimating demand?
Yes. A planning cycle is opened, department heads enter their units' data, and the planning team reviews it.
What is the difference between demand and supply?
Supply is who the organisation has now and in the future. Demand is who it needs to do its work. The difference between them is the gap.
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