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What is Performance Management?

Performance management is the integrating process of planning, managing and controlling project performance. Measures of progress should be articulated in terms of cost, schedule and technical performance. It includes, but is not limited to, techniques and metrics for expressing and evaluating progress within the three (cost, schedule and technical) baselines of a project.

Earned Value Management


Earned Value Management Systems = integrated project management It is the management tool that integrates work scope with schedule and budget resources A performance management baseline is established Work progress is measured as "earned value" - a yardstick Schedule and cost variances are isolated and reported to the project manager for corrective action Allows projects to be managed better - on time, on budget EVMS is not a specific system or tool set, but rather, a set of guidelines that guide a companys management control system Visit the Department of Defense Earned Value Management Website to see a basic example of Earned Value Management EVMS best business practices are documented in ANSI/EIA Std 748-98

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