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(C) 2009 Management Technologies 1
Predicting Project Completion Date
Using Earned Value Management
Predicting Project Completion DatePredicting Project Completion Date
Using Earned Value ManagementUsing Earned Value Management
AACE International 2009 Spring Symposium
February 28
Long Beach, CA
Ray W. Stratton, PMP, EVP
714-318-2231
raystratton@ mgmt-technologies.com
A New Tradition in EVM Analysis!
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About Management TechnologiesAbout Management Technologies
EVM Training, Process Engineering, ConsultingEVM Training, Process Engineering, Consulting
ANSI 748 Certification Reviews & Gap AnalysisANSI 748 Certification Reviews & Gap Analysis
EVPrepEVPrep™™ EVP Exam Prep WorkshopsEVP Exam Prep Workshops
EVPrepEVPrep™™ EVPEVP ““Study GuideStudy Guide””
Earned Value ExperienceEarned Value Experience™™ EVM WorkshopEVM Workshop
Earned Value Management Maturity ModelEarned Value Management Maturity Model®®
EVM Maturity AssessmentsEVM Maturity Assessments
AACEi Approved Education ProviderAACEi Approved Education Provider
PMI Registered Education ProviderPMI Registered Education Provider
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Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts
The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI
The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept
Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example
Research ResultsResearch Results
Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity
ConclusionsConclusions
References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
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What Could Be New About EVM?What Could Be New About EVM?
In the 1900’s.....In the 1900’s.....
-- EVM used in DoD, NASA, DoE, DoT, elsewhereEVM used in DoD, NASA, DoE, DoT, elsewhere
-- Provided Cost and Schedule Variances (CV, SV)Provided Cost and Schedule Variances (CV, SV)
-- Computed Cost and Schedule Performance Indices (CPI,Computed Cost and Schedule Performance Indices (CPI,
SPISPI$$))
-- Produced “EstimatedProduced “Estimated CostCost at Complete” (EAC)at Complete” (EAC)
2121stst Century Improvements to EVMCentury Improvements to EVM
-- Provides SV inProvides SV in timetime unitsunits
-- Computes SPIComputes SPItt based onbased on timetime unitsunits
-- Produces “Estimated CompletionProduces “Estimated Completion DateDate””
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Refresher onRefresher on
Earned Value ConceptsEarned Value Concepts
How earned value management is differentHow earned value management is different
from cost reports and schedule updates.from cost reports and schedule updates.
••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts
••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI
••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept
••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example
••Research ResultsResearch Results
••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity
••ConclusionsConclusions
••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
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Basic Earned Value ManagementBasic Earned Value Management
ConceptsConcepts
Work has value equal to itsWork has value equal to its plannedplanned budgetbudget
Earned value is an “economic value” of all workEarned value is an “economic value” of all work
done todone to--date, based on planned costs (PV)date, based on planned costs (PV)
Actual costs (AC) should be close to value of workActual costs (AC) should be close to value of work
completed (EV) (stay on budget)completed (EV) (stay on budget)
The earned value should accumulate at the rateThe earned value should accumulate at the rate
planned (stay on schedule)planned (stay on schedule)
EV equals PV at the project end (100% workEV equals PV at the project end (100% work
done)done)
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The Four Key Elements of EVMThe Four Key Elements of EVM
Only four terms (three we already have)Only four terms (three we already have)
Planned Value (PV)Planned Value (PV)
Actual Cost (AC)Actual Cost (AC)
Earned Value (EV)Earned Value (EV)
Planned Budget (BAC)Planned Budget (BAC)
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The Planned Value (PV)The Planned Value (PV)
The scheduled (plan) to build value from zero to theThe scheduled (plan) to build value from zero to the
total project valuetotal project value
Previously “budgeted cost of work scheduled”Previously “budgeted cost of work scheduled”
(BCWS)(BCWS)
Time
Value
($ or hours) Planned
Value
Performance
Measurement
Baseline (PMB)
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The Earned Value (EV)The Earned Value (EV)
The value gained as project work is completedThe value gained as project work is completed
Previously “budgeted cost of work performed”Previously “budgeted cost of work performed”
(BCWP)(BCWP)
Value
($ or hours) Planned
Value
Earned
Value
Time
Now
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The Actual Cost (AC)The Actual Cost (AC)
The cost of the completed workThe cost of the completed work
Previously “actual cost of work performed” (ACWP)Previously “actual cost of work performed” (ACWP)
Value
($ or hours)
Planned
Value
Earned
Value
Time
Now
Actual
Costs
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Evaluating Project PerformanceEvaluating Project Performance
Data collection processData collection process
-- 1. What was supposed to be accomplished (PV)1. What was supposed to be accomplished (PV)
-- 2. What was accomplished (EV)2. What was accomplished (EV)
-- 3. What did the accomplishment cost (AC)3. What did the accomplishment cost (AC)
Schedule information: compare what should be doneSchedule information: compare what should be done
with what was donewith what was done
Cost information: compare if the completed work costCost information: compare if the completed work cost
what it shouldwhat it should
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Analyzing VariancesAnalyzing Variances
From the PlanFrom the Plan
Value
($ or hours)
Time
Now
Planned
Value
Earned
Value
Actual
Costs
}Cost
Variance
Schedule
Variance
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Cost Performance Index (CPI)Cost Performance Index (CPI)
““Did the progress we made cost what it should?”Did the progress we made cost what it should?”
CPI = EV/ACCPI = EV/AC
Greater than 1.0 is good, less than 1.0 is badGreater than 1.0 is good, less than 1.0 is bad
ExampleExample
66.0
1500
1000
___
_
====
hrs
hrs
DONEWORKOFCOST
DONEWORK
AC
EV
CPI
(this is not good)
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Schedule Performance Index (SPI)Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
““Did a month’s of schedule produce a month ofDid a month’s of schedule produce a month of
progress?”progress?”
SPI = EV/PVSPI = EV/PV
Greater than 1.0 is good, less than 1.0 is badGreater than 1.0 is good, less than 1.0 is bad
ExampleExample
2.1
1000
1200
_
_
$ ====
hrs
hrs
PLANNEDWORK
DONEWORK
PV
EV
SPI
(this is good)
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The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI
We’ve been using SPI for 30+ Years,We’ve been using SPI for 30+ Years,
What could be wrong with it?What could be wrong with it?
••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts
••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI
••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept
••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example
••Research ResultsResearch Results
••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity
••ConclusionsConclusions
••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
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What is the Final Value of SPI?What is the Final Value of SPI?
The project is overThe project is over
The work is doneThe work is done
If the project on time wIf the project on time what is the final SPI?hat is the final SPI?
If the project finishes early wIf the project finishes early what is the final SPI?hat is the final SPI?
If the project finishes late wIf the project finishes late what is the final SPI?hat is the final SPI?
SPI = EV/PV, but
PV = EV, so
EV/PV = PV/PV = 1.0!
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Graphing the Problem with SPIGraphing the Problem with SPI$$
1.0
.9
1.1
1.2
.8
SPI$
TIME
Actual
Project
Finish
Original
Project
Finish
3 months
SPI$
Project schedule
improvement or
false indications
due to SPI?
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Using CPI and SPI inUsing CPI and SPI in
Estimating the Final CostEstimating the Final Cost
Simple extrapolationSimple extrapolation
Final cost = cost of work done + (work left/pastFinal cost = cost of work done + (work left/past
performance)performance)
Assumes future performance is same as pastAssumes future performance is same as past
(generally true)(generally true)
EAC (CPI) = AC+(BACEAC (CPI) = AC+(BAC--EV)/CPI = BAC/CPIEV)/CPI = BAC/CPI
EAC (CPI, SPI) = AC+(BACEAC (CPI, SPI) = AC+(BAC--EV)/(CPI*SPI)EV)/(CPI*SPI)
Toward the end
of the project
how accurate
can this term be?
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The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept
Creating a Schedule Performance Index thatCreating a Schedule Performance Index that
is accurate to the end of the project.is accurate to the end of the project.
••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts
••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI
••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept
••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example
••Research ResultsResearch Results
••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity
••ConclusionsConclusions
••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
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At What Point Did I Expect to AttainAt What Point Did I Expect to Attain
My Current Earned Value?My Current Earned Value?
Budget
or
staff hours
Time
Work done
(EV)
When work
was to be
done (PV)!
Actual Time (AT) i.e., NOW
Earned Schedule (ES) i.e.,
How much have you accomplished and
when were supposed to?
10 months6 months
AC is not shown in this
example since this is
about Earned Schedule!
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Some New TermsSome New Terms
AT = Actual Time (now, or data date)AT = Actual Time (now, or data date)
ES = Earned Schedule (Point in time whenES = Earned Schedule (Point in time when currentcurrent
progress wasprogress was plannedplanned to occur)to occur)
PD = Planned Duration (planned project duration)PD = Planned Duration (planned project duration)
ED = Estimated Duration (estimated projectED = Estimated Duration (estimated project
duration)duration)
PCD = Planned Completion Date (Planned projectPCD = Planned Completion Date (Planned project
end date)end date)
ECD = Estimated Completion Date (EstimatedECD = Estimated Completion Date (Estimated
project end date)project end date)
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Alternative SPI and SV formulas!!Alternative SPI and SV formulas!!
SVSVtt = ES= ES -- AT (Schedule Variance in time units, noteAT (Schedule Variance in time units, note
subscript versus SVsubscript versus SV$$))
SPISPItt = ES/AT (SPI in time units)= ES/AT (SPI in time units)
EXAMPLES:EXAMPLES:
-- SVSVtt = 6 months= 6 months –– 10 months =10 months = --4 months4 months
-- SPISPItt = 6/10 = 0.6= 6/10 = 0.6
106
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The Traditional and the NewThe Traditional and the New
Planned
Budget
(BAC)
Work done
(EV)
Planned work
(PV)
Actual Time (AT)
Earned Schedule (ES)
Planned Duration (PD)
Schedule
Variance (SVt)
BAC
Funds spent
(AC)
Budget
Spent
Work
Done
Cost
Variance
(CV)
Schedule
Variance (SV$)
Planned
Completion
Date
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Traditional and NewTraditional and New
EVM Analysis ToolsEVM Analysis Tools
PV
EV
SPI =$
AC
EV
CPI =
CPI
BAC
EAC =
AT
ES
SPIt =
tSPI
PD
ED =
Traditional New
ACEVCV −=
PVEVSV −=$ ATESSVt −=
EDdatestartECD += _
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Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example
Putting all the pieces together.Putting all the pieces together.
••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts
••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI
••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept
••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example
••Research ResultsResearch Results
••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity
••ConclusionsConclusions
••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
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Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example
Planned
Budget
(BAC)
Actual Time (AT)
Earned Schedule (ES)
Planned Duration (PD)
Schedule
Variance (SVt)
Budget
Spent
Work
Done
Cost
Variance
(CV)
18 PD10 AT6 ES
4 EV
7 PV
5 AC
12 BAC
Work done
(EV)
Planned work
(PV)
Funds spent
(AC)
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Comparing EV andComparing EV and
ES Schedule AnalysisES Schedule Analysis
57.0
7$
4$
$ ===
PV
EV
SPI 6.0
10
6
===
months
months
AT
ES
SPIt
months
months
SPI
PD
ED
t
30
6.0
18
===
Traditional New
3$7$4$$ −=−=−= PVEVSV
monthsSV
monthsmonthsATESSV
t
t
4
106
−=
−=−=
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Tabular View (Excel)Tabular View (Excel)
EARNED SCHEDULE - DATE 1/13/06 2/1/06 3/17/06 4/16/06 5/8/06 6/11/06 7/13/06 7/30/06 8/11/06 8/19/06
EARNED SCHEDULE- DAYS 11 30 73 103 125 159 191 208 221 228
ACTUAL (ELAPSED) TIME - DAYS 28 56 87 117 148 178 209 240 270 301
PLANNED DURATION OF REMAINING WORK 351 332 289 259 237 203 171 154 141 134
TIME REMAINING 334 306 275 245 214 184 153 122 92 61
SCHEDULE VARIANCE (DAYS) -17 -26 -14 -14 -23 -19 -18 -32 -49 -73
SPI(t) 0.37 0.52 0.84 0.88 0.84 0.89 0.91 0.86 0.81 0.75
PV - CUMULATIVE (BCWS) 0 1800 3500 5000 6100 8400 10300 12500 12900 14200 16800
EV - CUMULATIVE (BCWP) 0 680 1900 4340 5600 6700 9100 11230 12450 12650 12750
AC - CUMULATIVE (ACWP) 0 500 1800 4400 5725 7025 9025 12525 14025 15025 16025
1/31/06 2/28/06 3/31/06 4/30/06 5/31/06 6/30/06 7/31/06 8/31/06 9/30/06 10/31/06
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New EVM Analysis ProductsNew EVM Analysis Products
Time Based Schedule Performance Index {SPI(t) orTime Based Schedule Performance Index {SPI(t) or
SPISPItt}}
Time Based Schedule Variance {SV(t) or SVTime Based Schedule Variance {SV(t) or SVtt}}
Estimated Duration (ED)Estimated Duration (ED)
Estimated Completion Date (ECD)Estimated Completion Date (ECD)
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Research ResultsResearch Results
Does Earned Schedule analysis really work?Does Earned Schedule analysis really work?
••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts
••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI
••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept
••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example
••Research ResultsResearch Results
••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity
••ConclusionsConclusions
••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
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Empirical EvidenceEmpirical Evidence
((Henderson)Henderson)
Findings derived from a small set of real life projectFindings derived from a small set of real life project
datadata Commercial IT Infrastructure Expansion Project Phase 1
Earned Schedule, Independent Estimate At Completion (time) - IEAC(t)
as at Project Completion: Week Starting 15th July xx
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
Actual Time (Weeks)
Duration(Weeks)
Planned Schedule Earned Schedule cum IEAC(t) PD/SPI(t)
Henderson, K., 2003, “Earned schedule: a breakthrough extension to earned value theory? A retrospective
analysis of real project data”, The Measurable News, Summer 2003, 21, 13-17
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Academic ResearchAcademic Research
(Vanhoucke)(Vanhoucke)
Created 3,100 project activity networksCreated 3,100 project activity networks
Constructed a schedule for each networkConstructed a schedule for each network
Simulated (executed) activity duration and cost inSimulated (executed) activity duration and cost in
a controlled way (9 execution scenarios, eacha controlled way (9 execution scenarios, each
schedule subjected to each scenario 100 times)schedule subjected to each scenario 100 times)
Monitored and forecasted at each reporting periodMonitored and forecasted at each reporting period
Analysed the data (3.100 x 9 x 100 = 2,790,000Analysed the data (3.100 x 9 x 100 = 2,790,000
project data sets)project data sets)
Vanhoucke M., Vandevoorde St.,Vanhoucke M., Vandevoorde St., A Simulation and Evaluation of Earned Value Metrics to ForecastA Simulation and Evaluation of Earned Value Metrics to Forecast
the Project Duration,the Project Duration, Ghent University, Working Paper 2005/312, June 2005Ghent University, Working Paper 2005/312, June 2005
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Research ProcessResearch Process
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The Nine Simulation ScenariosThe Nine Simulation Scenarios
Critical Path ActivitiesCritical Path Activities
-- Real Duration < PlannedReal Duration < Planned
DurationDuration
-- Real Duration = PlannedReal Duration = Planned
DurationDuration
-- Real Duration > PlannedReal Duration > Planned
DurationDuration
NonNon--Critical Path ActivitiesCritical Path Activities
-- Real Duration < PlannedReal Duration < Planned
DurationDuration
-- Real Duration = PlannedReal Duration = Planned
DurationDuration
-- Real Duration > PlannedReal Duration > Planned
DurationDuration
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Academic Research ResultsAcademic Research Results
“The results reveal that the Earned Schedule
method outperforms, on the average, all other
forecasting methods.”
Vanhoucke M., Vandevoorde St.,Vanhoucke M., Vandevoorde St., A Simulation and Evaluation of Earned Value Metrics to ForecastA Simulation and Evaluation of Earned Value Metrics to Forecast
the Project Duration,the Project Duration, Ghent University, Working Paper 2005/312, June 2005Ghent University, Working Paper 2005/312, June 2005
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Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity
Current state of Earned ScheduleCurrent state of Earned Schedule
development and deploymentdevelopment and deployment
••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts
••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI
••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept
••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example
••Research ResultsResearch Results
••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity
••ConclusionsConclusions
••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
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Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity
First paper: March 2003, PMIFirst paper: March 2003, PMI--CPM MeasurableCPM Measurable
NewsNews
Over twentyOver twenty--five presentations and publicationsfive presentations and publications
A growing trend and management expectationA growing trend and management expectation
Yet to appear in commercial EVM software products,Yet to appear in commercial EVM software products,
plugplug--ins for MS Project andins for MS Project and 3737 Cobra available.Cobra available.
Early AdoptersEarly Adopters
-- USAFUSAF
-- Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin
-- BelgiumBelgium
-- Management Technologies (education, processes, tools)Management Technologies (education, processes, tools)
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USAF PlanningUSAF Planning
Air Force understands the potential of EarnedAir Force understands the potential of Earned
ScheduleSchedule
Demonstrating Earned Schedule on a sample set ofDemonstrating Earned Schedule on a sample set of
programsprograms
Building a body of evidence on a larger set ofBuilding a body of evidence on a larger set of
programsprograms
Validate the Earned Schedule as a value addedValidate the Earned Schedule as a value added
program management toolprogram management tool
Integrate Earned Schedule as a tool in Air ForceIntegrate Earned Schedule as a tool in Air Force
AcquisitionAcquisition
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The Good News!The Good News!
PreviouslyPreviously
-- EVM was great at cost managementEVM was great at cost management
-- EVM was “ok” at schedule management,EVM was “ok” at schedule management, sometimessometimes
NowNow
-- EVM can address both cost and schedule wellEVM can address both cost and schedule well
-- EVM can estimateEVM can estimate
•• Cost at completionCost at completion
•• Completion date!Completion date!
-- SPISPItt can record project outcome in lessons learnedcan record project outcome in lessons learned
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Credit to Discoverers,Credit to Discoverers,
Advocates, & ResearchersAdvocates, & Researchers
-- Henderson Kym,Henderson Kym, Earned Schedule: A Breakthrough ExtensionEarned Schedule: A Breakthrough Extension
to Earned Value Theory? A Retrospective Analysis of Realto Earned Value Theory? A Retrospective Analysis of Real
Project Data,Project Data,The Measurable News, Summer 2003The Measurable News, Summer 2003
-- Robert Handshuh, New Concept in Earned ValueRobert Handshuh, New Concept in Earned Value -- EarnedEarned
Schedule, PMI Southeast Regional Conference USA, JuneSchedule, PMI Southeast Regional Conference USA, June
20052005
-- Walt Lipke & Kym Henderson, Earned Schedule StatusWalt Lipke & Kym Henderson, Earned Schedule Status
Update and Early Adaptor Applications Feedback, 17th IPMCUpdate and Early Adaptor Applications Feedback, 17th IPMC
November 2005November 2005
-- Vandevoorde St., Vanhoucke M., A Comparison of differentVandevoorde St., Vanhoucke M., A Comparison of different
project duration forecasting methods using earned valueproject duration forecasting methods using earned value
metrics, Ghent University, working paper 2005/312, June 2005metrics, Ghent University, working paper 2005/312, June 2005
•• Published in “International Journal of Project Management”Published in “International Journal of Project Management”
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ConclusionsConclusions
So What?So What?
••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts
••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI
••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept
••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example
••Research ResultsResearch Results
••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity
••ConclusionsConclusions
••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
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Facts About Earned ScheduleFacts About Earned Schedule
Allows SPIAllows SPItt to be faithful to the project’s endto be faithful to the project’s end
Provides a reliable means to calculate an estimatedProvides a reliable means to calculate an estimated
completion datecompletion date
Provides a useful schedule performance metric forProvides a useful schedule performance metric for
project history and lessons learnedproject history and lessons learned
May provide a better estimated completion date thanMay provide a better estimated completion date than
critical path methods!critical path methods!
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Why use ES?Why use ES?
More intuitive schedule informationMore intuitive schedule information
Schedule variance (SV) in timeSchedule variance (SV) in time units (intuitive to mostunits (intuitive to most
people)people)
Cost variance (CV) inCost variance (CV) in resource ($$)resource ($$) unitsunits
SPISPItt retains utility to project endretains utility to project end
-- SPISPItt does not automatically creep toward 1.0 near projectdoes not automatically creep toward 1.0 near project
endend
-- SPISPItt captures the final project schedule performance datacaptures the final project schedule performance data
Can finally estimateCan finally estimate Project Completion DateProject Completion Date
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Reference and Contact InformationReference and Contact Information
Tell me more!Tell me more!
••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts
••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI
••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept
••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example
••Research ResultsResearch Results
••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity
••ConclusionsConclusions
••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
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Seminal DocumentsSeminal Documents
Lipke, Walter, “Schedule is Different”, TheLipke, Walter, “Schedule is Different”, The
Measurable News, March and Summer 2003Measurable News, March and Summer 2003
Henderson, Kym, “Further Development in EarnedHenderson, Kym, “Further Development in Earned
Schedule”, The Measurable News, Spring 2003Schedule”, The Measurable News, Spring 2003
Henderson, Kym, Earned Schedule: A BreakthroughHenderson, Kym, Earned Schedule: A Breakthrough
Extension to Earned Value Theory? A RetrospectiveExtension to Earned Value Theory? A Retrospective
Analysis of Real Project Data, The MeasurableAnalysis of Real Project Data, The Measurable
News, Summer 2003News, Summer 2003
The Measurable news is a quarterly publication of
the Project Management Institute’s College of
Performance Management
www.pmi-cpm.org
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Other ReferencesOther References
Earned Schedule Status Update and Early Adopter ApplicationsEarned Schedule Status Update and Early Adopter Applications
FeedbackFeedback
Presentation facilitated by Walt Lipke and Kym Henderson, 17th IPresentation facilitated by Walt Lipke and Kym Henderson, 17th IPMCPMC
November 2005November 2005
Earned Schedule Leads to Improved Forecasting:Earned Schedule Leads to Improved Forecasting:
Presentation by Walt Lipke, intended for 17th IPMC November 2005Presentation by Walt Lipke, intended for 17th IPMC November 2005
Earned Schedule in Action:Paper by Kym Henderson, published PMIEarned Schedule in Action:Paper by Kym Henderson, published PMI
CPM Journal, The Measurable News "Spring" 2005CPM Journal, The Measurable News "Spring" 2005
Forecasting Project Schedule Completion by Using Earned ValueForecasting Project Schedule Completion by Using Earned Value
Metrics, Presentation by Ing. Stephan Vandevoorde, Senior ProjecMetrics, Presentation by Ing. Stephan Vandevoorde, Senior Projectt
Manager, Fabricom Airport Systems and Prof. Dr. Mario Vanhoucke,Manager, Fabricom Airport Systems and Prof. Dr. Mario Vanhoucke,
Ghent University, Belgium, Early Warning Signals Conference, V.UGhent University, Belgium, Early Warning Signals Conference, V.U.B..B.
Brussels, June 2005Brussels, June 2005
Not Your Father's Earned Value: Earned Schedule overview paper bNot Your Father's Earned Value: Earned Schedule overview paper byy
Ray Stratton, published on Projects@WorkRay Stratton, published on Projects@Work
(http://www.projectsatwork.com) 24 Feb 2005(http://www.projectsatwork.com) 24 Feb 2005
Connecting Earned Value to the Schedule:Paper by Walt Lipke,Connecting Earned Value to the Schedule:Paper by Walt Lipke,
published PMI CPM Journal, The Measurable News, "Winter" 2004published PMI CPM Journal, The Measurable News, "Winter" 2004
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OneOne--Stop ShoppingStop Shopping
www.earnedschedule.comwww.earnedschedule.com
www.mgmtwww.mgmt--technologies.comtechnologies.com
““The Earned Value Management Maturity ModelThe Earned Value Management Maturity Model®®””,,
published by Management Concepts, Vienna VApublished by Management Concepts, Vienna VA
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In ClosingIn Closing ………………
If you are not practicing Earned Schedule as part of yourIf you are not practicing Earned Schedule as part of your
Earned Value Management SystemEarned Value Management System ………………
………you are practicing 20th Century
Earned Value Management!
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Discussion and QuestionsDiscussion and Questions
Ray W. Stratton, EVP, PMPRay W. Stratton, EVP, PMP
President, Management TechnologiesPresident, Management Technologies
PMI CPM Executive Vice PresidentPMI CPM Executive Vice President
714714--318318--22312231
raystratton@mgmtraystratton@mgmt--technologies.comtechnologies.com
www.mgmtwww.mgmt--technologies.comtechnologies.com

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  • 1. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 1 Predicting Project Completion Date Using Earned Value Management Predicting Project Completion DatePredicting Project Completion Date Using Earned Value ManagementUsing Earned Value Management AACE International 2009 Spring Symposium February 28 Long Beach, CA Ray W. Stratton, PMP, EVP 714-318-2231 raystratton@ mgmt-technologies.com A New Tradition in EVM Analysis!
  • 2. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 2 About Management TechnologiesAbout Management Technologies EVM Training, Process Engineering, ConsultingEVM Training, Process Engineering, Consulting ANSI 748 Certification Reviews & Gap AnalysisANSI 748 Certification Reviews & Gap Analysis EVPrepEVPrep™™ EVP Exam Prep WorkshopsEVP Exam Prep Workshops EVPrepEVPrep™™ EVPEVP ““Study GuideStudy Guide”” Earned Value ExperienceEarned Value Experience™™ EVM WorkshopEVM Workshop Earned Value Management Maturity ModelEarned Value Management Maturity Model®® EVM Maturity AssessmentsEVM Maturity Assessments AACEi Approved Education ProviderAACEi Approved Education Provider PMI Registered Education ProviderPMI Registered Education Provider
  • 3. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 3 Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example Research ResultsResearch Results Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity ConclusionsConclusions References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
  • 4. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 4 What Could Be New About EVM?What Could Be New About EVM? In the 1900’s.....In the 1900’s..... -- EVM used in DoD, NASA, DoE, DoT, elsewhereEVM used in DoD, NASA, DoE, DoT, elsewhere -- Provided Cost and Schedule Variances (CV, SV)Provided Cost and Schedule Variances (CV, SV) -- Computed Cost and Schedule Performance Indices (CPI,Computed Cost and Schedule Performance Indices (CPI, SPISPI$$)) -- Produced “EstimatedProduced “Estimated CostCost at Complete” (EAC)at Complete” (EAC) 2121stst Century Improvements to EVMCentury Improvements to EVM -- Provides SV inProvides SV in timetime unitsunits -- Computes SPIComputes SPItt based onbased on timetime unitsunits -- Produces “Estimated CompletionProduces “Estimated Completion DateDate””
  • 5. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 5 Refresher onRefresher on Earned Value ConceptsEarned Value Concepts How earned value management is differentHow earned value management is different from cost reports and schedule updates.from cost reports and schedule updates. ••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts ••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI ••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept ••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example ••Research ResultsResearch Results ••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity ••ConclusionsConclusions ••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
  • 6. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 6 Basic Earned Value ManagementBasic Earned Value Management ConceptsConcepts Work has value equal to itsWork has value equal to its plannedplanned budgetbudget Earned value is an “economic value” of all workEarned value is an “economic value” of all work done todone to--date, based on planned costs (PV)date, based on planned costs (PV) Actual costs (AC) should be close to value of workActual costs (AC) should be close to value of work completed (EV) (stay on budget)completed (EV) (stay on budget) The earned value should accumulate at the rateThe earned value should accumulate at the rate planned (stay on schedule)planned (stay on schedule) EV equals PV at the project end (100% workEV equals PV at the project end (100% work done)done)
  • 7. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 7 The Four Key Elements of EVMThe Four Key Elements of EVM Only four terms (three we already have)Only four terms (three we already have) Planned Value (PV)Planned Value (PV) Actual Cost (AC)Actual Cost (AC) Earned Value (EV)Earned Value (EV) Planned Budget (BAC)Planned Budget (BAC)
  • 8. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 8 The Planned Value (PV)The Planned Value (PV) The scheduled (plan) to build value from zero to theThe scheduled (plan) to build value from zero to the total project valuetotal project value Previously “budgeted cost of work scheduled”Previously “budgeted cost of work scheduled” (BCWS)(BCWS) Time Value ($ or hours) Planned Value Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
  • 9. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 9 The Earned Value (EV)The Earned Value (EV) The value gained as project work is completedThe value gained as project work is completed Previously “budgeted cost of work performed”Previously “budgeted cost of work performed” (BCWP)(BCWP) Value ($ or hours) Planned Value Earned Value Time Now
  • 10. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 10 The Actual Cost (AC)The Actual Cost (AC) The cost of the completed workThe cost of the completed work Previously “actual cost of work performed” (ACWP)Previously “actual cost of work performed” (ACWP) Value ($ or hours) Planned Value Earned Value Time Now Actual Costs
  • 11. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 11 Evaluating Project PerformanceEvaluating Project Performance Data collection processData collection process -- 1. What was supposed to be accomplished (PV)1. What was supposed to be accomplished (PV) -- 2. What was accomplished (EV)2. What was accomplished (EV) -- 3. What did the accomplishment cost (AC)3. What did the accomplishment cost (AC) Schedule information: compare what should be doneSchedule information: compare what should be done with what was donewith what was done Cost information: compare if the completed work costCost information: compare if the completed work cost what it shouldwhat it should
  • 12. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 12 Analyzing VariancesAnalyzing Variances From the PlanFrom the Plan Value ($ or hours) Time Now Planned Value Earned Value Actual Costs }Cost Variance Schedule Variance
  • 13. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 13 Cost Performance Index (CPI)Cost Performance Index (CPI) ““Did the progress we made cost what it should?”Did the progress we made cost what it should?” CPI = EV/ACCPI = EV/AC Greater than 1.0 is good, less than 1.0 is badGreater than 1.0 is good, less than 1.0 is bad ExampleExample 66.0 1500 1000 ___ _ ==== hrs hrs DONEWORKOFCOST DONEWORK AC EV CPI (this is not good)
  • 14. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 14 Schedule Performance Index (SPI)Schedule Performance Index (SPI) ““Did a month’s of schedule produce a month ofDid a month’s of schedule produce a month of progress?”progress?” SPI = EV/PVSPI = EV/PV Greater than 1.0 is good, less than 1.0 is badGreater than 1.0 is good, less than 1.0 is bad ExampleExample 2.1 1000 1200 _ _ $ ==== hrs hrs PLANNEDWORK DONEWORK PV EV SPI (this is good)
  • 15. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 15 The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI We’ve been using SPI for 30+ Years,We’ve been using SPI for 30+ Years, What could be wrong with it?What could be wrong with it? ••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts ••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI ••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept ••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example ••Research ResultsResearch Results ••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity ••ConclusionsConclusions ••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
  • 16. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 16 What is the Final Value of SPI?What is the Final Value of SPI? The project is overThe project is over The work is doneThe work is done If the project on time wIf the project on time what is the final SPI?hat is the final SPI? If the project finishes early wIf the project finishes early what is the final SPI?hat is the final SPI? If the project finishes late wIf the project finishes late what is the final SPI?hat is the final SPI? SPI = EV/PV, but PV = EV, so EV/PV = PV/PV = 1.0!
  • 17. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 17 Graphing the Problem with SPIGraphing the Problem with SPI$$ 1.0 .9 1.1 1.2 .8 SPI$ TIME Actual Project Finish Original Project Finish 3 months SPI$ Project schedule improvement or false indications due to SPI?
  • 18. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 18 Using CPI and SPI inUsing CPI and SPI in Estimating the Final CostEstimating the Final Cost Simple extrapolationSimple extrapolation Final cost = cost of work done + (work left/pastFinal cost = cost of work done + (work left/past performance)performance) Assumes future performance is same as pastAssumes future performance is same as past (generally true)(generally true) EAC (CPI) = AC+(BACEAC (CPI) = AC+(BAC--EV)/CPI = BAC/CPIEV)/CPI = BAC/CPI EAC (CPI, SPI) = AC+(BACEAC (CPI, SPI) = AC+(BAC--EV)/(CPI*SPI)EV)/(CPI*SPI) Toward the end of the project how accurate can this term be?
  • 19. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 19 The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept Creating a Schedule Performance Index thatCreating a Schedule Performance Index that is accurate to the end of the project.is accurate to the end of the project. ••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts ••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI ••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept ••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example ••Research ResultsResearch Results ••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity ••ConclusionsConclusions ••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
  • 20. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 20 At What Point Did I Expect to AttainAt What Point Did I Expect to Attain My Current Earned Value?My Current Earned Value? Budget or staff hours Time Work done (EV) When work was to be done (PV)! Actual Time (AT) i.e., NOW Earned Schedule (ES) i.e., How much have you accomplished and when were supposed to? 10 months6 months AC is not shown in this example since this is about Earned Schedule!
  • 21. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 21 Some New TermsSome New Terms AT = Actual Time (now, or data date)AT = Actual Time (now, or data date) ES = Earned Schedule (Point in time whenES = Earned Schedule (Point in time when currentcurrent progress wasprogress was plannedplanned to occur)to occur) PD = Planned Duration (planned project duration)PD = Planned Duration (planned project duration) ED = Estimated Duration (estimated projectED = Estimated Duration (estimated project duration)duration) PCD = Planned Completion Date (Planned projectPCD = Planned Completion Date (Planned project end date)end date) ECD = Estimated Completion Date (EstimatedECD = Estimated Completion Date (Estimated project end date)project end date)
  • 22. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 22 Alternative SPI and SV formulas!!Alternative SPI and SV formulas!! SVSVtt = ES= ES -- AT (Schedule Variance in time units, noteAT (Schedule Variance in time units, note subscript versus SVsubscript versus SV$$)) SPISPItt = ES/AT (SPI in time units)= ES/AT (SPI in time units) EXAMPLES:EXAMPLES: -- SVSVtt = 6 months= 6 months –– 10 months =10 months = --4 months4 months -- SPISPItt = 6/10 = 0.6= 6/10 = 0.6 106
  • 23. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 23 The Traditional and the NewThe Traditional and the New Planned Budget (BAC) Work done (EV) Planned work (PV) Actual Time (AT) Earned Schedule (ES) Planned Duration (PD) Schedule Variance (SVt) BAC Funds spent (AC) Budget Spent Work Done Cost Variance (CV) Schedule Variance (SV$) Planned Completion Date
  • 24. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 24 Traditional and NewTraditional and New EVM Analysis ToolsEVM Analysis Tools PV EV SPI =$ AC EV CPI = CPI BAC EAC = AT ES SPIt = tSPI PD ED = Traditional New ACEVCV −= PVEVSV −=$ ATESSVt −= EDdatestartECD += _
  • 25. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 25 Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example Putting all the pieces together.Putting all the pieces together. ••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts ••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI ••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept ••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example ••Research ResultsResearch Results ••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity ••ConclusionsConclusions ••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
  • 26. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 26 Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example Planned Budget (BAC) Actual Time (AT) Earned Schedule (ES) Planned Duration (PD) Schedule Variance (SVt) Budget Spent Work Done Cost Variance (CV) 18 PD10 AT6 ES 4 EV 7 PV 5 AC 12 BAC Work done (EV) Planned work (PV) Funds spent (AC)
  • 27. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 27 Comparing EV andComparing EV and ES Schedule AnalysisES Schedule Analysis 57.0 7$ 4$ $ === PV EV SPI 6.0 10 6 === months months AT ES SPIt months months SPI PD ED t 30 6.0 18 === Traditional New 3$7$4$$ −=−=−= PVEVSV monthsSV monthsmonthsATESSV t t 4 106 −= −=−=
  • 28. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 28 Tabular View (Excel)Tabular View (Excel) EARNED SCHEDULE - DATE 1/13/06 2/1/06 3/17/06 4/16/06 5/8/06 6/11/06 7/13/06 7/30/06 8/11/06 8/19/06 EARNED SCHEDULE- DAYS 11 30 73 103 125 159 191 208 221 228 ACTUAL (ELAPSED) TIME - DAYS 28 56 87 117 148 178 209 240 270 301 PLANNED DURATION OF REMAINING WORK 351 332 289 259 237 203 171 154 141 134 TIME REMAINING 334 306 275 245 214 184 153 122 92 61 SCHEDULE VARIANCE (DAYS) -17 -26 -14 -14 -23 -19 -18 -32 -49 -73 SPI(t) 0.37 0.52 0.84 0.88 0.84 0.89 0.91 0.86 0.81 0.75 PV - CUMULATIVE (BCWS) 0 1800 3500 5000 6100 8400 10300 12500 12900 14200 16800 EV - CUMULATIVE (BCWP) 0 680 1900 4340 5600 6700 9100 11230 12450 12650 12750 AC - CUMULATIVE (ACWP) 0 500 1800 4400 5725 7025 9025 12525 14025 15025 16025 1/31/06 2/28/06 3/31/06 4/30/06 5/31/06 6/30/06 7/31/06 8/31/06 9/30/06 10/31/06
  • 29. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 29 New EVM Analysis ProductsNew EVM Analysis Products Time Based Schedule Performance Index {SPI(t) orTime Based Schedule Performance Index {SPI(t) or SPISPItt}} Time Based Schedule Variance {SV(t) or SVTime Based Schedule Variance {SV(t) or SVtt}} Estimated Duration (ED)Estimated Duration (ED) Estimated Completion Date (ECD)Estimated Completion Date (ECD)
  • 30. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 30 Research ResultsResearch Results Does Earned Schedule analysis really work?Does Earned Schedule analysis really work? ••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts ••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI ••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept ••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example ••Research ResultsResearch Results ••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity ••ConclusionsConclusions ••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
  • 31. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 31 Empirical EvidenceEmpirical Evidence ((Henderson)Henderson) Findings derived from a small set of real life projectFindings derived from a small set of real life project datadata Commercial IT Infrastructure Expansion Project Phase 1 Earned Schedule, Independent Estimate At Completion (time) - IEAC(t) as at Project Completion: Week Starting 15th July xx 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Actual Time (Weeks) Duration(Weeks) Planned Schedule Earned Schedule cum IEAC(t) PD/SPI(t) Henderson, K., 2003, “Earned schedule: a breakthrough extension to earned value theory? A retrospective analysis of real project data”, The Measurable News, Summer 2003, 21, 13-17
  • 32. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 32 Academic ResearchAcademic Research (Vanhoucke)(Vanhoucke) Created 3,100 project activity networksCreated 3,100 project activity networks Constructed a schedule for each networkConstructed a schedule for each network Simulated (executed) activity duration and cost inSimulated (executed) activity duration and cost in a controlled way (9 execution scenarios, eacha controlled way (9 execution scenarios, each schedule subjected to each scenario 100 times)schedule subjected to each scenario 100 times) Monitored and forecasted at each reporting periodMonitored and forecasted at each reporting period Analysed the data (3.100 x 9 x 100 = 2,790,000Analysed the data (3.100 x 9 x 100 = 2,790,000 project data sets)project data sets) Vanhoucke M., Vandevoorde St.,Vanhoucke M., Vandevoorde St., A Simulation and Evaluation of Earned Value Metrics to ForecastA Simulation and Evaluation of Earned Value Metrics to Forecast the Project Duration,the Project Duration, Ghent University, Working Paper 2005/312, June 2005Ghent University, Working Paper 2005/312, June 2005
  • 33. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 33 Research ProcessResearch Process
  • 34. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 34 The Nine Simulation ScenariosThe Nine Simulation Scenarios Critical Path ActivitiesCritical Path Activities -- Real Duration < PlannedReal Duration < Planned DurationDuration -- Real Duration = PlannedReal Duration = Planned DurationDuration -- Real Duration > PlannedReal Duration > Planned DurationDuration NonNon--Critical Path ActivitiesCritical Path Activities -- Real Duration < PlannedReal Duration < Planned DurationDuration -- Real Duration = PlannedReal Duration = Planned DurationDuration -- Real Duration > PlannedReal Duration > Planned DurationDuration
  • 35. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 35 Academic Research ResultsAcademic Research Results “The results reveal that the Earned Schedule method outperforms, on the average, all other forecasting methods.” Vanhoucke M., Vandevoorde St.,Vanhoucke M., Vandevoorde St., A Simulation and Evaluation of Earned Value Metrics to ForecastA Simulation and Evaluation of Earned Value Metrics to Forecast the Project Duration,the Project Duration, Ghent University, Working Paper 2005/312, June 2005Ghent University, Working Paper 2005/312, June 2005
  • 36. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 36 Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity Current state of Earned ScheduleCurrent state of Earned Schedule development and deploymentdevelopment and deployment ••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts ••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI ••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept ••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example ••Research ResultsResearch Results ••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity ••ConclusionsConclusions ••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
  • 37. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 37 Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity First paper: March 2003, PMIFirst paper: March 2003, PMI--CPM MeasurableCPM Measurable NewsNews Over twentyOver twenty--five presentations and publicationsfive presentations and publications A growing trend and management expectationA growing trend and management expectation Yet to appear in commercial EVM software products,Yet to appear in commercial EVM software products, plugplug--ins for MS Project andins for MS Project and 3737 Cobra available.Cobra available. Early AdoptersEarly Adopters -- USAFUSAF -- Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin -- BelgiumBelgium -- Management Technologies (education, processes, tools)Management Technologies (education, processes, tools)
  • 38. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 38 USAF PlanningUSAF Planning Air Force understands the potential of EarnedAir Force understands the potential of Earned ScheduleSchedule Demonstrating Earned Schedule on a sample set ofDemonstrating Earned Schedule on a sample set of programsprograms Building a body of evidence on a larger set ofBuilding a body of evidence on a larger set of programsprograms Validate the Earned Schedule as a value addedValidate the Earned Schedule as a value added program management toolprogram management tool Integrate Earned Schedule as a tool in Air ForceIntegrate Earned Schedule as a tool in Air Force AcquisitionAcquisition
  • 39. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 39 The Good News!The Good News! PreviouslyPreviously -- EVM was great at cost managementEVM was great at cost management -- EVM was “ok” at schedule management,EVM was “ok” at schedule management, sometimessometimes NowNow -- EVM can address both cost and schedule wellEVM can address both cost and schedule well -- EVM can estimateEVM can estimate •• Cost at completionCost at completion •• Completion date!Completion date! -- SPISPItt can record project outcome in lessons learnedcan record project outcome in lessons learned
  • 40. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 40 Credit to Discoverers,Credit to Discoverers, Advocates, & ResearchersAdvocates, & Researchers -- Henderson Kym,Henderson Kym, Earned Schedule: A Breakthrough ExtensionEarned Schedule: A Breakthrough Extension to Earned Value Theory? A Retrospective Analysis of Realto Earned Value Theory? A Retrospective Analysis of Real Project Data,Project Data,The Measurable News, Summer 2003The Measurable News, Summer 2003 -- Robert Handshuh, New Concept in Earned ValueRobert Handshuh, New Concept in Earned Value -- EarnedEarned Schedule, PMI Southeast Regional Conference USA, JuneSchedule, PMI Southeast Regional Conference USA, June 20052005 -- Walt Lipke & Kym Henderson, Earned Schedule StatusWalt Lipke & Kym Henderson, Earned Schedule Status Update and Early Adaptor Applications Feedback, 17th IPMCUpdate and Early Adaptor Applications Feedback, 17th IPMC November 2005November 2005 -- Vandevoorde St., Vanhoucke M., A Comparison of differentVandevoorde St., Vanhoucke M., A Comparison of different project duration forecasting methods using earned valueproject duration forecasting methods using earned value metrics, Ghent University, working paper 2005/312, June 2005metrics, Ghent University, working paper 2005/312, June 2005 •• Published in “International Journal of Project Management”Published in “International Journal of Project Management”
  • 41. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 41 ConclusionsConclusions So What?So What? ••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts ••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI ••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept ••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example ••Research ResultsResearch Results ••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity ••ConclusionsConclusions ••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
  • 42. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 42 Facts About Earned ScheduleFacts About Earned Schedule Allows SPIAllows SPItt to be faithful to the project’s endto be faithful to the project’s end Provides a reliable means to calculate an estimatedProvides a reliable means to calculate an estimated completion datecompletion date Provides a useful schedule performance metric forProvides a useful schedule performance metric for project history and lessons learnedproject history and lessons learned May provide a better estimated completion date thanMay provide a better estimated completion date than critical path methods!critical path methods!
  • 43. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 43 Why use ES?Why use ES? More intuitive schedule informationMore intuitive schedule information Schedule variance (SV) in timeSchedule variance (SV) in time units (intuitive to mostunits (intuitive to most people)people) Cost variance (CV) inCost variance (CV) in resource ($$)resource ($$) unitsunits SPISPItt retains utility to project endretains utility to project end -- SPISPItt does not automatically creep toward 1.0 near projectdoes not automatically creep toward 1.0 near project endend -- SPISPItt captures the final project schedule performance datacaptures the final project schedule performance data Can finally estimateCan finally estimate Project Completion DateProject Completion Date
  • 44. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 44 Reference and Contact InformationReference and Contact Information Tell me more!Tell me more! ••Refresher on EVM conceptsRefresher on EVM concepts ••The Problem with SPIThe Problem with SPI ••The Earned Schedule ConceptThe Earned Schedule Concept ••Comprehensive ExampleComprehensive Example ••Research ResultsResearch Results ••Earned Schedule MaturityEarned Schedule Maturity ••ConclusionsConclusions ••References and Contact InformationReferences and Contact Information
  • 45. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 45 Seminal DocumentsSeminal Documents Lipke, Walter, “Schedule is Different”, TheLipke, Walter, “Schedule is Different”, The Measurable News, March and Summer 2003Measurable News, March and Summer 2003 Henderson, Kym, “Further Development in EarnedHenderson, Kym, “Further Development in Earned Schedule”, The Measurable News, Spring 2003Schedule”, The Measurable News, Spring 2003 Henderson, Kym, Earned Schedule: A BreakthroughHenderson, Kym, Earned Schedule: A Breakthrough Extension to Earned Value Theory? A RetrospectiveExtension to Earned Value Theory? A Retrospective Analysis of Real Project Data, The MeasurableAnalysis of Real Project Data, The Measurable News, Summer 2003News, Summer 2003 The Measurable news is a quarterly publication of the Project Management Institute’s College of Performance Management www.pmi-cpm.org
  • 46. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 46 Other ReferencesOther References Earned Schedule Status Update and Early Adopter ApplicationsEarned Schedule Status Update and Early Adopter Applications FeedbackFeedback Presentation facilitated by Walt Lipke and Kym Henderson, 17th IPresentation facilitated by Walt Lipke and Kym Henderson, 17th IPMCPMC November 2005November 2005 Earned Schedule Leads to Improved Forecasting:Earned Schedule Leads to Improved Forecasting: Presentation by Walt Lipke, intended for 17th IPMC November 2005Presentation by Walt Lipke, intended for 17th IPMC November 2005 Earned Schedule in Action:Paper by Kym Henderson, published PMIEarned Schedule in Action:Paper by Kym Henderson, published PMI CPM Journal, The Measurable News "Spring" 2005CPM Journal, The Measurable News "Spring" 2005 Forecasting Project Schedule Completion by Using Earned ValueForecasting Project Schedule Completion by Using Earned Value Metrics, Presentation by Ing. Stephan Vandevoorde, Senior ProjecMetrics, Presentation by Ing. Stephan Vandevoorde, Senior Projectt Manager, Fabricom Airport Systems and Prof. Dr. Mario Vanhoucke,Manager, Fabricom Airport Systems and Prof. Dr. Mario Vanhoucke, Ghent University, Belgium, Early Warning Signals Conference, V.UGhent University, Belgium, Early Warning Signals Conference, V.U.B..B. Brussels, June 2005Brussels, June 2005 Not Your Father's Earned Value: Earned Schedule overview paper bNot Your Father's Earned Value: Earned Schedule overview paper byy Ray Stratton, published on Projects@WorkRay Stratton, published on Projects@Work (http://www.projectsatwork.com) 24 Feb 2005(http://www.projectsatwork.com) 24 Feb 2005 Connecting Earned Value to the Schedule:Paper by Walt Lipke,Connecting Earned Value to the Schedule:Paper by Walt Lipke, published PMI CPM Journal, The Measurable News, "Winter" 2004published PMI CPM Journal, The Measurable News, "Winter" 2004
  • 47. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 47 OneOne--Stop ShoppingStop Shopping www.earnedschedule.comwww.earnedschedule.com www.mgmtwww.mgmt--technologies.comtechnologies.com ““The Earned Value Management Maturity ModelThe Earned Value Management Maturity Model®®””,, published by Management Concepts, Vienna VApublished by Management Concepts, Vienna VA
  • 48. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 48 In ClosingIn Closing ……………… If you are not practicing Earned Schedule as part of yourIf you are not practicing Earned Schedule as part of your Earned Value Management SystemEarned Value Management System ……………… ………you are practicing 20th Century Earned Value Management!
  • 49. (C) 2009 Management Technologies 49 Discussion and QuestionsDiscussion and Questions Ray W. Stratton, EVP, PMPRay W. Stratton, EVP, PMP President, Management TechnologiesPresident, Management Technologies PMI CPM Executive Vice PresidentPMI CPM Executive Vice President 714714--318318--22312231 raystratton@mgmtraystratton@mgmt--technologies.comtechnologies.com www.mgmtwww.mgmt--technologies.comtechnologies.com