The process of anticipating future staffing needs and ensuring that a sufficient pool of talent possessing the skills and experience needed will be available to meet those needs.

A process of analysing current needs and projects future needs for volunteers in relation to existing and planned programs, services and events for a sport or recreation organisation.

aims to ensure that people with the right skills and abilities are available in sufficient quantity to meet organisational goals by effectively forecasting and planning for future people requirements in agencies.

The process by which management ensures that it has the right personnel, who are capable of completing those tasks that help the organization reach its objectives.