Many of our clients are looking to implement an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to satisfy reporting requirements for EVM on US federal contracts (FAR 52.234-4, DFAR 252.234-7001, or equivalent), whether they have an existing requirement, or potential future requirement.
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Selecting Earned Value Management (EVM) Tools
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Deltek PPM, Oracle Primavera, Government & Public Sector, Training, Microsoft EPM, forProject Technology
Deltek MPM to Sunset, Part 3: Factors to Consider When Selecting a Replacement
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Enterprise Project Controls (EPC), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Technology, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Deltek PPM, Government & Public Sector, Training, Enterprise Project Management (EPM)
For many years, Deltek's Micro-Frame Program Manager (MPM) has been the backbone of many Earned Value Management systems. It provided a simplistic cost engine for a single program environment that could be integrated with scheduling data to meet the needs of even government programs.
Selecting Project Management Software Tools
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Enterprise Project Controls (EPC), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Technology, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Deltek PPM, Oracle Primavera, Government & Public Sector, Microsoft EPM, forProject Technology, Enterprise Project Management (EPM)
Project Management (PM) tool selection can be a daunting task. Many organizations drive their PM tool selection without understanding exactly how these tools will be used, who will use them, and how they will be accepted within an organization. If you select the wrong PM tools they are likely to end up sitting on a shelf and delaying any improvement to your PM capabilities.
How to Make Improvement Initiatives Succeed
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Enterprise Project Controls (EPC), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Technology, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Deltek PPM, Oracle Primavera, Government & Public Sector, Training, Microsoft EPM, forProject Technology, Enterprise Project Management (EPM)
What's the foremost risk to implementing Project Management improvements? The same thing that threatens any business change initiative. It requires change!
Finding the Best Talent for Your Project Team
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Project Management (EPM)
While it is critical to develop a clear project charter and select the right tools for a successful outcome, having the right talent on your project team can mean the difference between success and failure.
Four Critical Areas for EPM Implementation Success
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Enterprise Project Controls (EPC), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Technology, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Deltek PPM, Oracle Primavera, Government & Public Sector, Training, Microsoft EPM, forProject Technology, Enterprise Project Management (EPM)
We've been asked many times to evaluate implementations that are in progress or that have been recently completed. We see 4 typical and costly things that are forgotten, not considered or undervalued (by the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software vendors) during an implementation.
Critical Areas for Earned Value Management System Implementation
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Technology, Deltek PPM, Oracle Primavera, Government & Public Sector, Training, Microsoft EPM, forProject Technology
A sustainable and successful Earned Value Management System Implementation requires much more than just EVM tools; it requires a thoughtful approach to people, processes and tools and strong Senior Management support. A focus on change management is also needed to ensure an EVMS Implementation is fully adopted.
Fixing an Underperforming Project Management System
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Enterprise Project Controls (EPC), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Technology, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Deltek PPM, Oracle Primavera, Government & Public Sector, Training, Microsoft EPM, forProject Technology, Enterprise Project Management (EPM)
You don’t need to look far to find examples of underperforming or failed Enterprise Project Management (EPM), Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) Systems. Studies show that 30-40% of senior management view their current Enterprise Project Management as being unsuccessful, or not delivering the expected Return on Investment.
