This article discusses production of the Integrated Project Schedule (IPS), which is the map of the project and primary monitoring and decision-making tool for the project manager. Maps are important for any journey. But what separates projects from most ventures
Understanding the DCMA 14-Point Assessment Baseline Execution Index (BEI)
Many project managers look to Earned Value Management (EVM) values to predict whether or not their project will complete on time and on budget. Recently, the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) 14-point assessment’s Baseline Execution Index (BEI)
A Brief Introduction to Earned Value
The key to unlocking the door to a plethora of project status metrics is earned value, which is a way of placing a value on the progress of work achieved. But how is earned value specified?
How To Secure Team Support for EVM
Earned Value Management is a tried-and-tested way of managing project performance. But it has a reputation for being difficult to implement and hard to manage. If you’ve made the decision to implement EVM for project
5 Pre-Requisites for Earned Value On Projects
If you’re considering Earned Value (EV) as a way to develop better project governance, then you’ll know what an undertaking it is to shift the organizational mindset towards that way of working
EVMP Symposium 2017
EVMP (Earned Value Management Practitioner’s) Symposium are holding their annual conference at the Waterview Conference Centre (CEB) in Arlington, Virginia on August 24-25. In it’s 7th year, this conference goes from strength to strength, with over 90% of post 2016 surveyed rating it excellent or
The Negatives of Positive Lag
Scheduling guidelines like the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)’s 14 point assessment will fail a schedule of any negative lags (or leads) are found: effectively banning their use entirely. In addition, to DCMA the Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Webinar – Improving Project Performance Through Process Redesign
Join our free 60 minute webinar to learn how to use process design/redesign to ensure successful project outcomes. As a program or project manager you know that Productivity and Quality are main drivers for determining if you can successfully
EVM World 2017
EVM World is a world-class event for Earned Value Management, attracting professionals from around the globe. In its’ 33rd year, this respected event offers an experience not to be missed for every level of Project
eVaintheUK
eVaintheUK are holding their annual two-day conference on the 17th and 18th May. With the talk of Brexit and the uncertainty of the future, #eVa22’s theme of Brexibility will look at the importance of project controls and governance. The focus of the conference will be the “New Normal”