Earned Value Management: Tools Techniques & Best Practices
Earned value management systems (EVMS) is a project management technique for measuring project performance and progress in an objective manner. EVMS has the ability to combine measurements of scope, schedule, and cost in a single integrated system. EVMS is notable for its ability to provide accurate forecasts of project performance problems and ensure project success.
The focus of this book is to serve as a practical and informative reference guide, for all of the business professionals in both U.S. federal government agencies and government contractors who are involved in managing contracts and projects, which require and use an EVMS. A team of leading experts in contract management, project management, accounting, and earned value management have worked together to develop this one-of-a-kind book.
| Pages | 293 |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | 11/04/2011 |
| Product Line | Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. |
| ISBN | 9780808028239 |
| SKU | 10028401-0001 |
Chapter 1: Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS): Government and Industry Challenges and Best Practices
Chapter 2: EVMS - Leadership and the Tone at the Top
Chapter 3: EVMS - Ten Building Blocks to Achieve Project Success
Chapter 4: Integrated Project Management and EVMS
Chapter 5: EVMS - Frequently Asked Questions and Lessons Learned
Chapter 6: EVMS - Criteria and Cross-Reference Checklists
Chapter 7: EVMS - Template Guidelines
Chapter 8: US Government Information Technology Programs - EVMS Lessons Learned and Best Practices
Chapter 9: Integrated Baseline Reviews
Chapter 10: DOD - Contractor Business Systems and EVMS
Appendix A: EVMS Acronyms
Appendix B: Glossary of EVMS Terms
Appendix C: Corrective Action Request
Appendix D: Contract Performance Report
Appendix E: DCMA - EVMS Standard Surveillance Operating Manual
