MPUG Boston Chapter Meeting: Earned Value

Event Description:

Join the Boston Chapter of MPUG for our next meeting on Wednesday September 7, 2016 where the topic will be “Earned Value: Gotta Love It Because You Can’t Leave It!”. This interactive presentation and discussion will be delivered by Mr. Tim McCormick, PMP, ITIL3 at our regular meeting location: Constant Contact in Waltham, MA.

Come enjoy a free spread of Blue Ribbon BBQ sponsored by Microsoft

http://www.mpug.com/event/boston-earned-value-gotta-love-it-because-you-cant-leave-it/

Earned Value (EV) and Earned Value Management (EVM) is the way that we can track and measure the performance of a project against the baseline that has been created for that same project. It is currently the most widely used method that measures Time, Scope and Cost. EVM use is mandated by the US government as the primary cost control and report management tool. It is also an industry standard (ANSI 748) that is widely followed and in use worldwide for large projects.

Topics Include:
• What is Earned Value
• Using Earned Value
• Earned Value Sample Use
• Earned Value Analysis –How EV is used

The meeting will be held at Constant Contact, 1601 Trapelo Road in Waltham, MA, Phone: 781-472-8100. The facility is located just off of Route 128/I-95, Exit 28 and offers free visitor parking. Enter through the main building under the clock and follow the directional signs to the MPUG (Microsoft Project User Group) meeting room (as there may be other meetings in the facility at the same time).

Directions

This event is free for both MPUG members and non-members, but pre-registration is required. Food, soft drinks & treats will be served. Special thanks to Microsoft Northeast for sponsoring the meeting and refreshments!

Agenda:

5:30 – 6:00 PM Registration, Refreshments & Networking
6:00 – 6:15 PM Welcome & Introductions
6:15 – 7:15 PM Feature Presentations
7:15 – 7:30 PM Networking Break & Refreshments
7:30 – 8:00 PM Speaker Q&A

During this event, students will learn…

1. Basic Earned Value Principles
2. How to implement Earned Value (EV)
3. Analysis of Earned Value (EVA)

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to…

1. Have a basic knowledge of Earned Value (EV)
2. Know what is needed in Project to implement Earned Value
3. Be able to use Earned Value Analysis (EVA) techniques

About the Speaker:

Tim McCormick, PMP, ITIL3 has worked in the telecommunications and defense industry for over 30 years beginning as an engineer and working around the world in IT, SW Delivery, & System Test. In the mid-90’s Tim evolved into project management starting with the use of Project 95, and except for a brief 4 year stint using Primavera 6, he has used MS Project for nearly 20 years. Tim is currently using Server 2010 with several customized Enterprise tools.

Day of event contact information: Jacques Goupil: (617)340-9190