This episode features Catherine Maharaj who discusses acquiring project  resources.     Catherine is a certified, senior IT Project Professional with a  knowledge of information technologies, methodologies, standards, tools,  processes and best practices related to project & portfolio  management. Her experience includes assigning the right people to projects and  determining hiring needs based on the portfolio requirement and holds a  solid understanding of financial practices and management principles. The video an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast -  which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.