This RP is a thought provoking document for me. Such considerations are important in application of EVM. Some of my thoughts / suggestions in the following:-
1. Refer to Figure 1 the Plan Do Check Act cycle and the various references and flows. It is a good representation but it may be useful to refer (where applicable), related RPs, guides, etc
2. In the Recommended Practice part, perhaps prior to the Accepted Cost Accounted Classification Methods section (and sub-sections), suggest including something like an overall / general considerations section to include points such as :-
- Review cost account elements for consistency with methods and Cost Breakdown Structure
- Review Cost Breakdown Structure for alignment and consistency with the Work Breakdown Structure at an appropriate level
There will probably be more points and notes or better terminologies perhaps, but the reasons for this type of pointer or general consideration if you like, would be that when the methods are determined and agreed (with EVM practitioner as noted), this would help ensure the focus on the wider / broader process of EVM and its application in different companies or organisations. Differences in tools and processes that different organisations may have, can also be considered in this wider context, so that when EVM is actually "run", appropriate consideration and facilitation is given, while maintaining consistency of standards and practices.
This may already be covered elsewhere (if so, would be good to refer).
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Donny Lai
Brisbane, Australia
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