Today, government agencies and their contractors use six decades-old Earned Value Management (EVM) to tackle them. We have certainly advanced today, but what can we learn since EVM arose in the 1960s to help us manage large-scale projects? Let’s explore earned value past, stop at modern EVM, and then leap into a future, revolutionary EVM. Continue reading The Future (and History) of Earned Value Management
What many believed was a temporary remote work phenomenon during COVID-19 is on track to become the new normal. Today, as the pandemic gives way to The Great Resignation, knowledge workers are scarcer than ever, and those that remain in their jobs want to work from home or in a hybrid work environment. In fact, a 2021 Owl Labs study showed that 48% of employees … Continue reading Remote Earned Value Management Strategies in a Post-Pandemic World
{by Luis Contreras} With the new IPMR2 coming out soon, see our update here, we’ve been reflecting on the current IPMR. For those trying to get caught up on all this, here are boiled down details on the requirements for the current IPMR: About the IPMR The IPMR contains data for measuring cost and schedule performance on Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition contracts. It is structured … Continue reading IPMRs are Getting a Shake Up, Let’s Review
{by Luis Contreras} It’s been roughly 4 years since the NDIA’s Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG) was updated and the newest version 3.0 is now available. What’s new in this handy 200+ page scheduling reference guide? PASEG 2.0 (June 2012) versus 3.0 (March 2016): Cosmetically Prettier Updated exhibits give the entire document a brighter, crisper look. But, let’s not be superficial…there’s more meat … Continue reading What’s New in Excellent Scheduling Guidance?
{by Luis Contreras} The 2016 EVM World seemed focused on compliance this year with lots of talk about PARCA and DCMA revising Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) and EVM policy and data requirements. 1 – New Comprehensive Format 7 Aside from DFAR and 5000.02 changes, the agencies want to consolidate IPMR Formats 1-4 into a new and more comprehensive Format 7. Today, Format 7 contains time-phased … Continue reading Top 7 Takeaways from EVM World
{Interview with Elias Cooper} This Spotlight focuses in on Elias Cooper, AzTech’s ACE Software Development Lead. Hear his insights on earned value from a developer’s point of view. Elias has nearly 3 years of experience at AzTech. He is a Software Engineer as well as an Earned Value Management consultant with AzTech. He has a background working with databases and studied philosophy at the University of North Carolina … Continue reading AzTech Spotlight on Elias: Earned Value Software Development Insights
{Interview with Zac Lindemann} This Spotlight focuses in on Zac Lindemann, AzTech’s technology lead. Zac has over 6 years experience at AzTech leading project teams. He is an Earned Value Management consultant with AzTech as well as our Lead ACE Developer. He has a background in design and engineering. His eye and approach has been integral to the look and feel of AzTech’s tools and the … Continue reading AzTech Spotlight on Zac: The Future of Project Management Software
by Lee Glover At first glance, the use of EVM within an Agile environment seems incongruous. With Agile methodology reinforcing flexible iterative development, how does this fit with the baseline driven requirements and formal change control at the heart of an Earned Value Management System (EVMS)? How can we combine these systems? What are the benefits of this approach? We’ve heard these questions over and over … Continue reading Agile & EVM
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