The Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes the value of robust project management for achieving exceptional results. As part of this commitment, they've adopted the innovative Integrated Project/Program Management (IP2M) Maturity and Environment Total Risk Rating (METRR) developed as part of a DOE-sponsored Joint Research Study let by Arizona State University (ASU).

The IP2M METRR Difference

Known as the "IP2M meter," this tool offers a distinct advantage over traditional assessment methods. It combines both the technical and social aspects in the implementation of an Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). The IP2M METRR evaluates the entirety of the project environment, considering critical factors such as:

• Project Management Maturity: The IP2M METRR assigns a quantifiable maturity level to an EVMS, providing a clear benchmark for improvement efforts.
• Project Environment Assessment: This component delves into factors that can influence the effectiveness of an EVMS, such as organizational culture, resource availability, and communication channels. This assessment, though not issuing formal findings by DOE, offers valuable insights to project teams.

Benefits of IP2M METRR

• Enhanced Effectiveness: By considering both technical and environmental factors, PM-30 gains a more comprehensive understanding of a project's EVMS and its ability to support successful project execution.
• Targeted Improvement: The quantifiable maturity rating and insights from the environmental assessment empower project teams to identify specific areas requiring improvement, leading to more focused and effective corrective actions.
• Improved Risk Management: A comprehensive assessment fosters better understanding of potential risks associated with the project environment, enabling proactive mitigation strategies.

Boost Your Expertise: IP2M METRR Certification

To further support expertise in this area, ASU offers a certification course for the IP2M METRR. This course empowers practitioners to effectively utilize this powerful tool.

Learn More

Discover more about the IP2M METRR on the ASU Engineering webpage dedicated to the tool:

ASU IP2M METRR

DOE IP2M METRR Training

The Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes the value of robust project management for achieving exceptional results. As part of this commitment, they've adopted the innovative Integrated Project/Program Management (IP2M) Maturity and Environment Total Risk Rating (METRR) developed as part of a DOE-sponsored Joint Research Study let by Arizona State University (ASU).

The IP2M METRR Difference

Known as the "IP2M meter," this tool offers a distinct advantage over traditional assessment methods. It combines both the technical and social aspects in the implementation of an Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). The IP2M METRR evaluates the entirety of the project environment, considering critical factors such as:

• Project Management Maturity: The IP2M METRR assigns a quantifiable maturity level to an EVMS, providing a clear benchmark for improvement efforts.
• Project Environment Assessment: This component delves into factors that can influence the effectiveness of an EVMS, such as organizational culture, resource availability, and communication channels. This assessment, though not issuing formal findings by DOE, offers valuable insights to project teams.

Benefits of IP2M METRR

• Enhanced Effectiveness: By considering both technical and environmental factors, PM-30 gains a more comprehensive understanding of a project's EVMS and its ability to support successful project execution.
• Targeted Improvement: The quantifiable maturity rating and insights from the environmental assessment empower project teams to identify specific areas requiring improvement, leading to more focused and effective corrective actions.
• Improved Risk Management: A comprehensive assessment fosters better understanding of potential risks associated with the project environment, enabling proactive mitigation strategies.

Boost Your Expertise: IP2M METRR Certification

To further support expertise in this area, ASU offers a certification course for the IP2M METRR. This course empowers practitioners to effectively utilize this powerful tool.

Learn More

Discover more about the IP2M METRR on the ASU Engineering webpage dedicated to the tool:

ASU IP2M METRR

DOE IP2M METRR Training

Just got into this as a result of Michael Marcell's excellent presentation at the 2025 AACE Northeast Symposium last week. Patrick, you left out the good part: IP2M METRR measures your project control capabilities on a 1000-point scale, tells you how likely you are to experience cost and schedule overruns, how bad those overruns are likely to be, and shows you what to fix in order to perform better. That is powerful stuff, and the basis for continual improvement!

The Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes the value of robust project management for achieving exceptional results. As part of this commitment, they've adopted the innovative Integrated Project/Program Management (IP2M) Maturity and Environment Total Risk Rating (METRR) developed as part of a DOE-sponsored Joint Research Study let by Arizona State University (ASU).

The IP2M METRR Difference

Known as the "IP2M meter," this tool offers a distinct advantage over traditional assessment methods. It combines both the technical and social aspects in the implementation of an Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). The IP2M METRR evaluates the entirety of the project environment, considering critical factors such as:

• Project Management Maturity: The IP2M METRR assigns a quantifiable maturity level to an EVMS, providing a clear benchmark for improvement efforts.
• Project Environment Assessment: This component delves into factors that can influence the effectiveness of an EVMS, such as organizational culture, resource availability, and communication channels. This assessment, though not issuing formal findings by DOE, offers valuable insights to project teams.

Benefits of IP2M METRR

• Enhanced Effectiveness: By considering both technical and environmental factors, PM-30 gains a more comprehensive understanding of a project's EVMS and its ability to support successful project execution.
• Targeted Improvement: The quantifiable maturity rating and insights from the environmental assessment empower project teams to identify specific areas requiring improvement, leading to more focused and effective corrective actions.
• Improved Risk Management: A comprehensive assessment fosters better understanding of potential risks associated with the project environment, enabling proactive mitigation strategies.

Boost Your Expertise: IP2M METRR Certification

To further support expertise in this area, ASU offers a certification course for the IP2M METRR. This course empowers practitioners to effectively utilize this powerful tool.

Learn More

Discover more about the IP2M METRR on the ASU Engineering webpage dedicated to the tool:

ASU IP2M METRR

DOE IP2M METRR Training