Charter Performance presented two papers at the 20th Annual International Integrated Program Manager (IPM) Conference in Alexandria, Virginia, on November 17-19, 2008:  “Preparing for EVMS Implementation: Assessing Your Organization's PM Processes and Culture” and “Responding to Government RFPs that have EVMS Requirements”.  

Back in 1996, then Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology Paul G. Kaminski announced that he accepted the recently published industry guidelines for earned value management systems (EVMS) as replacements for the Defense Department Cost/Schedule Control Systems Criteria (C/SCSC). Dr. Kaminski said at the time, "The change from C/SCSC to EVMS marks a major shift in responsibility from government to industry and supports the 'insight, not oversight' philosophy underlying DoD acquisition reform initiatives." As a result, Defense stated, the shift in responsibility will benefit industry by permitting more efficient, single internal processes that meet all program management needs, and will benefit the government by improving contract administration while at the same time reducing oversight, with savings for the taxpayer.

Our free Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Lunch-and-Learn Sessions in Huntsville, Alabama, were well received.  Each session covered: Overview of Earned Value Management, Lessons Learned during EVMS implementations, Responding to Government RFPs that have EVMS Requirements, and Taking a Proactive Approach to EVMS Implementation.  

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Kelly Meassick and Candi Randolph presented the topic "EVMS Implementation: Avoiding the Potholes" at EVM World 2008 in Clearwater, Florida, May 14- 17.  During this presentation, they shared EVMS implementation lessons learned from a variety of clients with differing company cultures, EVMS goals and customer expectations.  

Implementing an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is challenging and complex.  Successful implementations begin with a carefully constructed roadmap.  This presentation points out some of the common “potholes” you may encounter and suggest ways you can navigate around them.