Frequently Asked Questions

Why are dolphins the mascot for your company?

Dolphins are amazing creatures — they are fast, intelligent, fun-loving, and creative. We believe that most EVM training has been too stuffy and boring. It is time for intelligent training that makes EVM easy to understand. And it doesn’t hurt to have a little fun along the way!

What is Earned Value Management?

EVM is a set of integrating principles for project management that allow you to plan an integrated baseline, measure work performance, isolate cost and schedule variances, and control the project.

What is the difference between EVM and EVMS?

EVM is the overall process for managing with earned value management. An earned value management system (EVMS) is the integrated system of supporting business systems within an organization. It may have to meet the supporting guidelines or principles of a standard.

What is the EVM standard?

In the United States, the EVM standard is ANSI/EIA-748-A-1998, Earned Value Management Systems. You can find this by going to www.ansi.org. Other countries, such as Australia and Canada, also have EVM standards.

Does EVM really work?

Many project managers are skeptical at first, but after using EVM on a project, report that they cannot imagine managing projects without the insight that it provides. Yes, it does work! EVM has been used for almost 4 decades on complex projects. Studies have shown overall improvement in the control of project cost and schedule.

Isn’t it hard to implement EVM?

Not really! If you already have implemented good project management practices and have robust business systems, the basic principles of EVM can be tailored and implemented for your particular needs. If you need to have a certified EVMS, the implementation and certification process may take a while. However, the basic principles of EVM can be applied and tailored for simple applications on small projects. Contact us if you need help with tailoring or implementation.