The Value of Earned Value Management

Synopsis: Earned Value Management (EVM) improves project planning and control, and it enhances communication of project status. Implementing EVM can be challenging, and this presentation will discuss key items for success.

Presentation Topics:

• Consideration/risks during schedule development
• Allocating budgets for control accounts
• Data collection and tracking metrics
• Project team understanding of EVM
• Communications to facilitate decision-making

Guest Speaker:

Sylvia Donado, PMP – Senior Specialist, Clarity Partners

Sylvia is currently assigned as Scheduling Manager for the Chicago Department. of Water Management PMO. 

She has 20 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry and has written three technical papers on scheduling for AACE International. A native of Chicago, Sylvia is fluent in Spanish and in her spare time enjoys dancing, drawing and painting.