Does a minimum project size exist to apply EVM method?

Earned Value Management

Anonymous

I have read that it is suitable for large projects. Do you agree?

Posted: May 12, 2016 10:46 AM

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Alejandro Guerra Nochez PMO Project Manager| Corporación Multi Inversiones Guatemala, Guatemala

I don't think there is a minimum. I use EVM on small projects (3 months, 2000 man hours, $20K) and it works just as well.

Posted: May 12, 2016 8:22 PM

Sergio Luis Conte Helping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based Organizations Buenos Aires, Argentina

Not at all. I have applied it into any type of project and any type of organization. Mainly because EVM variables that helps to predict things are very usefull for me. My recommendation is not pay attention when you heard this type of things no matter the process or method you are taking into consideration. My recommendation is any time you will use a process or method to evaluate the impact and go ahead if it applies to your current situation.

Posted: May 13, 2016 8:03 AM

Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada

Actually, the smaller - in number of activities - the project, the easier it is to do EVM. As your project gets bigger, it can be a bit laborious to assign earned values to each of your activities.

Posted: May 13, 2016 8:38 AM

Visswanathan KKN Senior Project Manager Hyderabad, India

please apply if the benefits are more than the cost! or if it is a legal or contract requirement.

Posted: Dec 13, 2016 7:39 AM

Rami Kaibni

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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

EVM can be applied to any project regardless of the size or type.

Posted: Dec 13, 2016 11:32 AM

Vincent Guerard Coach - Trainer - Speaker - Advisor| Freelance Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada

Good practice is good for any size of project. That applies to EVM

Posted: Dec 13, 2016 10:22 PM (Updated by author: Dec 13, 2016 10:38 PM)

Anupam India

I agree with Sergio & Stéphane

Posted: Dec 13, 2016 10:31 PM

Mayte Mata Sivera PMO Leader | Speaker | Author Ut, United States

As Vincent G. pointed good practice always is good, also take in mind that maybe a project is small for you and for others is huge.

I've never seen a table that said this is small, this is big. It depends on the organization.

Posted: Dec 14, 2016 1:04 PM

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