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.

• 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