Earned Value Management (EVM) has been around for a while and for as long as it has, there have been Earned Value engines. The evolution of the tools has followed the evolution of the industry as a whole; from
Deltek Releases Acumen 6.1
Deltek Acumen 6.1 has just been released and includes some major enhancements focused on helping organizations compare multiple what-if scenarios so they can make the most informed decisions going forward.
What does Earned Value Management Cost?
Earlier this year the Joint Space Cost Council (JSCC) released the first in a series of reports on the cost impacts of government earned value management requirements. The JSCC study team collected data from organizations across the spectrum of government contracting, from
Management Reserve Defined
Everyone recognizes that Management Reserve (MR) is a key component of good project management, but it is often misunderstood and ill-defined. In this article by Mark Infanti, EVM Subject Matter Expert, MR is explained in a way
When Is Not Missing Tasks A Bad Thing?
One of the more common metrics used today for schedule quality is “Missed Tasks”. The definition of a missed task is one that either has missed, or is forecasted to miss its baseline finish date
The Different Responses to a Change Initiative
The number one obstacle to success for major enterprise implementations is employee resistance and the ineffective management of the people side of change. Why is this?
A Brief Introduction to Project Management
There are many projects that begin well and unfortunately conclude in failure. The most likely culprit is a lack of understanding of the foundational principles of project management. It is a good idea for even seasoned project managers
Microsoft Project – Power Untapped
Because Microsoft Project is within easy reach of most companies, it is often the first choice entry level too when the need for more formal project management process arises. The issue is, while Microsoft Project may be considered a commodity, project scheduling skills are not.
The PMI Talent Triangle™ and Continuing Certification Requirements
Changes are coming to the Project Management Institutes (PMI)® Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. As a PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® you should be aware of
Ten Six Adds New Project Management Training Classes
We are pleased to announce the availability of our Project Management Fundamentals and Project Management Academy training classes. These new classes are delivered by