Hello All,

I am curious as to the activity level and participation level of this community.  I have not seen much come out of this group since I have joined and wanted to know if it was just a lack of discussion topics or lack of participation.  Also, what type of topics would like to be discussed.  I would like to hear ideas on interpretations of the 32 ANSI guidelines and conducting of IBR events.​

I hope all is well.


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Ty Moore EVP
Analyst 4
Tecolote Research, Inc.
Clinton UT
(801) 586-6200
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Good question, I'm curious about this place also. 

So let me start by asking if you have reviewed DOE's interpretation handbook? 
https://energy.gov/projectmanagement/downloads/earned-value-management-system-interpretation-handbook-evmsih-v20

It looks very useful to me, thoughts? 

I would also like some input into the interview preparation phase. This guide has some questions but I bet their are some better question prep guides out there. 


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Stephen Beck CCP
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-18-2017 13:39
From: Ty Moore
Subject: Activity of this Community

Hello All,

I am curious as to the activity level and participation level of this community.  I have not seen much come out of this group since I have joined and wanted to know if it was just a lack of discussion topics or lack of participation.  Also, what type of topics would like to be discussed.  I would like to hear ideas on interpretations of the 32 ANSI guidelines and conducting of IBR events.​

I hope all is well.


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Ty Moore EVP
Analyst 4
Tecolote Research, Inc.
Clinton UT
(801) 586-6200
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Interesting was this was a topic today I had with HQ and is part of the Board Strategy. As we all seem to agree too quiet....

The DOE Guide is very good, in regards to the 32 Criterion and the IBR, I have found the differences between DOE, DOD (DCMA/DCAA) and Commercial fairly close, as I did the IBR and a Full Set of Surveillances last year with DCMA.

One of the most important areas that happened in the 6 Surveillances and the IBR - is that 32 Criterion were met, described and that the CAM were interviewed in accordance to the process and procedures.

We had one issue from the IBR was alignment in accordance to the DID - which we were but the documentation was based on Consensus and some felt it was required to be unanimous, we were able to work through this.

Would be interested in a discussion of this - via email as working on the ISO interface of EVM and this is a good area of discussion.

Sean

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Sean Regan FAACE CCP CEP EVP MRICS FPC
Director Region 9
President International Operations
OnTrack Engineering Ltd.
Moscow
1 (832) 476-4592
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-19-2017 09:39
From: Stephen Beck
Subject: Activity of this Community

Good question, I'm curious about this place also.

So let me start by asking if you have reviewed DOE's interpretation handbook?
https://energy.gov/projectmanagement/downloads/earned-value-management-system-interpretation-handbook-evmsih-v20

It looks very useful to me, thoughts?

I would also like some input into the interview preparation phase. This guide has some questions but I bet their are some better question prep guides out there.


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Stephen Beck CCP

Original Message:
Sent: 09-18-2017 13:39
From: Ty Moore
Subject: Activity of this Community

Hello All,

I am curious as to the activity level and participation level of this community.  I have not seen much come out of this group since I have joined and wanted to know if it was just a lack of discussion topics or lack of participation.  Also, what type of topics would like to be discussed.  I would like to hear ideas on interpretations of the 32 ANSI guidelines and conducting of IBR events.​

I hope all is well.


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Ty Moore EVP
Analyst 4
Tecolote Research, Inc.
Clinton UT
(801) 586-6200
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​I would agree that anyone of the guides will point you in the right direction to execute an IBR event.  I mean the guidelines are the same for everyone.

I would agree with Sean that the importance of any IBR is that documented adherence to the guidelines are important as well as the integrity of the process with CAM interviews.  One of the things I have found most important in any review or training with EVM and the 32 guidelines is CAMs, PMs, Engineers, etc. all understand the intent of what is being accomplished by using EVM.  The biggest pit fall I have found and seen in my experience is that most will simply treat this as check the box exercise.  You will lose so much if you are simply treating EVM as a product and not a process.

I try to ask questions on the processes and ensure that they met the intent of what is trying to be accomplished, which the intent of the 32 guidelines is to have accurate quality data to make decisions.

I do think that there should and could be training and guides out there that better react to the spirit of the guide rather than the letter of the guide.  Good implementation of EVM is not the standard exact way set up in the DID or guide as written.  EVM is supposed to be tailored to the needs of the specific program or project.

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Ty Moore EVP
Analyst 4
Tecolote Research, Inc.
Clinton UT
(801) 586-6200
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-18-2017 13:39
From: Ty Moore
Subject: Activity of this Community

Hello All,

I am curious as to the activity level and participation level of this community.  I have not seen much come out of this group since I have joined and wanted to know if it was just a lack of discussion topics or lack of participation.  Also, what type of topics would like to be discussed.  I would like to hear ideas on interpretations of the 32 ANSI guidelines and conducting of IBR events.​

I hope all is well.


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Ty Moore EVP
Analyst 4
Tecolote Research, Inc.
Clinton UT
(801) 586-6200
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Ty, et. all, 

Just seeing this now, but very interested in this SIG. Your last point about EVM being tailor-able to the program is well taken.

In fact, there was an effort kicked off at last year's annual meeting in Orlando for "Scalable EVM", headed up by Mr. Chuck Lappenbusch. There has not been much momentum thus far, but I'm not giving up hope. The cause is worthy, as EVM is now going into it's 51st year of implementation and use and it is high time for a modernization. This specifically should be a move toward more flexibility and versatility for use in not just government but the private sector as well.

Respectfully,


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Michael Bensussen
Vice President - Rattlesnake Mountain Section, AACE International
Project Controls Engineer
mbensussen@gmail.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-20-2017 09:58
From: Ty Moore
Subject: Activity of this Community

​I would agree that anyone of the guides will point you in the right direction to execute an IBR event.  I mean the guidelines are the same for everyone.

I would agree with Sean that the importance of any IBR is that documented adherence to the guidelines are important as well as the integrity of the process with CAM interviews.  One of the things I have found most important in any review or training with EVM and the 32 guidelines is CAMs, PMs, Engineers, etc. all understand the intent of what is being accomplished by using EVM.  The biggest pit fall I have found and seen in my experience is that most will simply treat this as check the box exercise.  You will lose so much if you are simply treating EVM as a product and not a process.

I try to ask questions on the processes and ensure that they met the intent of what is trying to be accomplished, which the intent of the 32 guidelines is to have accurate quality data to make decisions.

I do think that there should and could be training and guides out there that better react to the spirit of the guide rather than the letter of the guide.  Good implementation of EVM is not the standard exact way set up in the DID or guide as written.  EVM is supposed to be tailored to the needs of the specific program or project.

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Ty Moore EVP
Analyst 4
Tecolote Research, Inc.
Clinton UT
(801) 586-6200

Original Message:
Sent: 09-18-2017 13:39
From: Ty Moore
Subject: Activity of this Community

Hello All,

I am curious as to the activity level and participation level of this community.  I have not seen much come out of this group since I have joined and wanted to know if it was just a lack of discussion topics or lack of participation.  Also, what type of topics would like to be discussed.  I would like to hear ideas on interpretations of the 32 ANSI guidelines and conducting of IBR events.​

I hope all is well.


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Ty Moore EVP
Analyst 4
Tecolote Research, Inc.
Clinton UT
(801) 586-6200
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