I’ll start with a little background and history to give you some perspective about the IPMR Format Report formats for earned value metrics. And this discussion focuses largely on the formal reports that are a contractual requirement for Department of Defense when you win projects that are above a certain value. In short, there are […]
Why Use Earned Value Management (EVM)?
If you’re a project manager and aren’t familiar with Earned Value Management (EVM) you may want to learn more about it. It has been around since 1966 when it became a requirement to fulfill certain Air Force contracts. In the government world, it has changed little over the years with the EIA-748-D standard currently consisting […]
EVMIG – Earned Value Management Implementation Guide
The much awaited Earned Value Management Implementation Guide (EVMIG) has been released by the Department of Defense (DoD). It supports organizations that are implementing Earned Value Management (EVM) by offering a flexible approach with the goal of being less burdensome on the contractor. Weighing in at 103 pages, the EVMIG is detailed and comprehensive making […]
EVM World 2019
The College of Performance Management (CPM) are holding their 35th annual workshop, EVM World 2019 on May 22-24 at the Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale Florida. This year’s theme is “Maximizing Program & Performance Management Through Collaboration” EVM World 2019 is a premier event where delegates share information; obtain training in Integrated Program Performance Measurement […]
What’s So Hard About Earned Value?
Earned Value is pretty much a 5th Grade Math problem. To put it in the simplest terms, we are adding one number to the usual planned vs actual cost for a project. The number we are adding is earned value: a procedure that dollarizes the progress (percent complete) of a project. Why then does the […]
eVa24 – Earned Value in the UK 24th Annual Conference
eVaintheUK 2019 are holding their annual two-day conference 10th and 11th April. eVaintheUK is in its 24th year and is known as eVa24. This years’ conference will focus the on the identity of Project controls. eVa24 is aimed at senior or middle management who have an interest in Project Management, project controls and Earned Value […]
Replanning Made Easier with Deltek Cobra 8.2
One of the most challenging areas of work in a certified EVM (Earned Value Management) system is the process for managing major replanning events. Known as a Single Point Adjustment or SPA, EVM professionals find these very complex, time consuming and often nerve-wracking. They must be planned very carefully and thought out in detail, lest […]
What Is Deltek Cobra?
What is Deltek Cobra? I’m often asked this questions by folks new to government contracting and Earned Value Management (EVM). Deltek Cobra is used for managing project costs, measuring performance and analyzing budgets, actuals and forecasts. In short, it is a cost engine that complements scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and Deltek […]
Are You Struggling To Get Effective Training?
Here at Ten Six, we work with Program Managers across many different industries delivering effective training. The goal is to get themselves and, their PMOs, to the next level of performance. It also puts them in a position to take on greater challenges. We sometimes have the opportunity to work with clients where they have […]
EVMP Symposium 2018
This year EVMP Symposium (Earned Value Management Practitioner’s) will be held in association with Federal Publication Seminars over a two-day period on August 22 and August 23. This popular Symposium is in its’ 8th year and is organized by EVM users, to share best practices and help other delegates become more effective in their use of […]