Earned value management (EVM) is considered by many to be one of the
most effective performance measurement and feedback tools for managing
projects. A central theme in this standard is the recognition that the
definition for value in EVM has expanded. This book also integrates
hybrid methodologies that blend together historical EVM concepts with
the needs of the agile practitioner, all with an eye towards aiding the
project team in enhancing overall project delivery. It provides insight
and detailed explanations of the basic elements and processes of EVM,
and demonstrates how to scale EVM to fit varying project sizes and
situations. It also includes graphical examples and detailed
explanations that will enable the reader to establish and implement EVM
on projects in almost any environment and of almost every size. When
used together with good project management principles, EVM methodology
will provide a greater return on any project and results that will
directly benefit your organization.