An Effective Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is a Team Sport

Vartenie Aramali, G. Edward Gibson, Mounir El Asmar, Hala Sanboskani

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Abstract

We present a novel framework to assess 27 earned value management system (EVMS) environment factors and investigate their impact on project performance. A study of the EVMS literature, a survey of practitioners, and focus group meetings with 36 EVMS industry and government experts, supported the development of the framework. Focus groups involving 80 practitioners refined and tested it. We analyzed performance data from 35 completed projects/programs representing over US$21.8 billion in total cost; a project demonstrating a positive environment could save up to 25% in cost versus baseline. Practitioners can develop an effective EVMS environment by following the provided guidance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalProject Management Journal
DOIs
StateAccepted/In press - 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • earned value management (EVM)
  • earned value management system (EVMS)
  • EVMS environment
  • project performance
  • project success

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business and International Management
  • Strategy and Management
  • Management of Technology and Innovation

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