# Overallocation

> Overallocation occurs when the planned workload of a person or team exceeds their available capacity over a period, meaning an allocation rate above 100%.

- HTML: https://www.simpleworkload.com/en/glossary/overallocation
- Markdown: https://www.simpleworkload.com/en/glossary/overallocation.md

## What is Overallocation?

Overallocation occurs when the planned workload of a person or team exceeds their available capacity over a period, meaning an allocation rate above 100%.

## Key points

It leads to delays, overtime, burnout, and lower quality. It often goes unseen in spreadsheets, which do not cross-check all projects.

It is handled by reprioritizing, shifting projects, redistributing work, or adding people.

## Example

A developer assigned 60% to project A and 70% to project B is allocated at 130%: 30% overload.

## Sitemap

- [Markdown sitemap](https://www.simpleworkload.com/sitemap.md)
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