What to review
- People vs coverage and mandate — Make sure you have enough people to meet every block’s coverage and mandate.
- Mandate — Only use mandate when there’s a real requirement. Don’t add it just for balance; it can make the problem impossible.
- Rules — Be as specific as possible and add examples. Clear rules help the system find a solution.
What you can try
- Reduce coverage or mandate where it’s reasonable.
- Simplify or relax rules.
- Add more people if that’s an option.
- Reduce leave if appropriate.