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 to get themselves and, their PMOs, to the next level of performance and, in a position to take on greater challenges. We sometimes have the opportunity to work with clients where they have not yet embarked on training their teams. Equally, it’s […]
EVMP Symposium 2018
This year EVMP (Earned Value Management Practitioner’s) Symposium 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 […]
What is an Over Target Baseline (OTB)?
The American National Standards Institute/Electronic Industries Alliance Standard 748 (ANSI/EIA-748), Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), defines Over Target Baseline (OTB) as “a new baseline for management when the original objectives cannot be met and new goals are needed for
AACE International Conference and Expo
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) International is holding their annual Conference and Expo in San Diego California USA on June 24-27 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. With an excess of 1500 people expected at the AACE International this
What is Authorized Unpriced Work (AUW)
Authorized Unpriced Work or AUW means that a contractor has been authorized by the customer to start work on new contract scope but the budgetary details of which have not yet been negotiated. You can think of AUW as a change management tool that is designed to mitigate the risk to both parties
EVMWorld 2018
The College of Performance Management (CPM) are holding their 34th annual workshop, EVM World on May 30 – June 1 2018’ at the Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This year’s theme, ‘Intelligently Linking Information for Better Program Management’, embodies
MIL-STD 881D
MIL-STD-881D Standard is now released (April 9th, 2018) and is for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense (DoD). MIL-STD-881D is for direction and should be included as a contract requirement. This Standard addresses mandatory procedures for all programs subject to DoD Instruction 5000.02. MIL-STD-881D is a military standard and is […]
EVA23 – Anticipation
eVaintheUK are holding their 23rd annual conference on May 16-17 2018 in the city of London, UK at the historic Armourers’ Hall. The theme for this year’s event is anticipation. Anticipation is at the heart of everything from organizations to political policies and even in your own personal life