Planning, measurement and control have always been the basic tenets of successful project management. Unfortunately, for many organizations, these principles can be difficult to put into action – particularly in the form of Earned Value Management (EVM). While the concept itself is fairly straight forward and has been in use for some time now, successful EVM requires action and cooperation from virtually every person who touches the project.
This paper outlines the five key areas of responsibility in EVM and examines the need for these roles to work together and, ultimately, utilize the process for its true purpose – helping projects succeed.