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The Top 10 Reasons Why Earned Value Fails

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Emily Foster
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Hi Guys,

Here are what we see as the top 10 reasons why Earned Value fails http://bit.ly/JMPs2F. I'm sure you may have a few to add.

Emily

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Emily Foster
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Hi Carlos,

We believe that senior management commitment is the top issue when trying to implement either enterprise project or earned value management. Another example of this, is that senior management sometimes believe their commitment is made when they approve the implementation and sign the check/cheque. We believe that senior management need to actively participate throughout the whole implementation to improve its chances of success.

That said, the other items are critical to any successful deployment, particularly the ones you mentioned.

Best Regards,

Emily

Emily Foster
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Hi Kieran,

The link works for me, but you can try this one http://www.tensixconsulting.com/2012/05/the-top-10-reasons-why-earned-va...

I hope this helps.

Emily

Carlos Almagro
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Not enough with planning. A good article this one even thinking that all them could be summarize in 5 or 6.

Kieran Thomson
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Hi Emily,

that link does not work but I do know what makes earned value work..... proper plannning.