Bench Time Management & Resource Optimization Prompt

Our firm has [PASTE: percentage]]% bench time which is hurting margins. Create a bench management strategy.

Include: (1) Bench root cause – why do people have bench time? Pipeline gaps? Skill mismatches? (2) Acceptable bench targets – what's healthy? By level? (3) Bench utilization options – internal projects, training, business development, client support? (4) Pipeline forecasting – how do we improve visibility? (5) Staffing flexibility – can we use contractors? Flexible models? (6) Action plan – what initiatives will reduce bench?

Include bench tracking dashboard and bench management policy. Show financial impact.