by Quentin W. Flemings and Joel M. Koppelman
PMI, 2005
232 pages

This third edition just may be the best written, most easily understood project management book on the market today. Writing in an easy-to-read, friendly and humorous style, the authors have identified the minimum requirements they feel are necessary to use "earned value" as an effective project management tool in the management of all projects, including those pertaining to software. Throughout the book, the authors consistently demonstrate the importance of earned value project management, by applying it in its most fundamental form, to projects of every size and complexity - from peeling potatoes to buidling a house. They have also mastered a unique "early-warning" signal for impending cost problems. Project management practitioners will welcome this fresh translation of industry jargon into clear, understandable tools for empowerment.

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PMI, 2005
51 pages

Often referred to as "management with the lights on", Earned Value Management (EVM) helps the project manager objectively & succinctly identify where a project is & where it is going. EVM methodology incorporates project scope, schedule & costs, and is applicable across a broad range of knowledge areas & process groups. Practice Standard for EVM expands the available resources on the use of EVM for medium and smaller projects - while still being relevant for larger projects. This book is intended to guide project management practitioners who are familiar with EVM, as well as novices. It also provides insight and detailed explanations of the basic elements of EVM, & demonstrates how to scale EVM to fit varying project sizes and situations. When used in concert with good project management principles, the methodology will provide greater return on any project & results that will directly benefit your org.

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    Member Price $45.00
    Non-Member Price $50.00