Many organizations that have not implemented an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) before, typically need some education on the basics of what’s involved in an EVMS
Mock EVM Review Process for IBRs
In the process of getting certified for an ANSI-748 application many companies try to “go it on their own” until such time as they get hammered by either DCMA (DOD/NASA) or OECM (DOE or EP&C). We have had
EVM Program Plan Development
Whether a program is being performed in accordance with a contractual Earned Value Management (EVM) ANSI-748 requirement or just good program management practice, a number of basics should exist. The list
Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) and Deltek Cobra Reports
Deltek Cobra has a number of reports that can be useful in the preparation for an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR). Here we take a closer look at some of Deltek Cobra’s audit
Earned Value Management (EVM) – To Do or Not To Do
Why should we do Earned Value Management (EVM)? For those of us who implement Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) regularly within many different organizations, we hear plenty of reasons why an organization shouldn’t
Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) – The Dos and Don’ts of IBRs
It’s important to fully understand the parameters of an Integrated Baseline Review’s (IBR) execution in order to be better prepared when an IBR is appropriate for your Contract.
Baseline Updates and the Deltek Cobra IPMR CPR Format 3
This article looks at a suggested sequence of events that can be followed in order that changes to the baseline in Deltek Cobra appear in the IPMR CPR Format 3 report.
Control Account Manager – Responsibility, Authority and Accountability
The CAM is primarily responsible to manage the cost, schedule and technical performance of the Control Account. The three critical elements to successful control account management are Responsibility, Authority and Accountability (sometimes refered to as the RAA for CAMs).
Gadget Ground Rules
It used to be the case that using gadgets like mobile phones in meetings was considered rude. You were supposed to put your laptop away and stop playing on your BlackBerry while someone else was talking. It was bad form to spend the
Earned Value Management Haiku
We noticed there were some Project Management Haiku’s out there but we couldn’t find any for Earned Value Management. So, we thought it would be fun to create a competition where the best entry would win