Resource Request Justification Generator — illustrative example

INPUT
Backlog needs 40 hours this month; current capacity is 25 hours. Draft a resource request without inventing a cost rate.

RESULT
The current backlog is estimated at 40 hours, against 25 available hours this month, leaving a 15-hour gap. I request a decision on temporary support for up to 15 hours or an equivalent scope reduction or deadline change. Before approval, we should confirm task priorities, the cost of support and any onboarding effort. No price or guaranteed productivity gain has been assumed.

REVIEW
A resource request should show the unmet work and alternatives. Avoid unsupported claims that the requested hire or tool will guarantee a specific return.

This is a teaching example, not a live execution record.