Earned Value and the Real World

Earned value analysis is a great tool for analyzing project schedule and cost performance. The EVA graph makes it easy to see whether your project is on time and within budget (once you learn how to read it). So why do Bob McGannon and I have reservations about using this approach? In this video, we talk about the challenges getting the data needed for earned value and how to tell if your environment can support those needs.

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