The Power of Earned Value Management in Project Control Earned Value Management (EVM) is a powerful project control technique that integrates scope, schedule, and cost to provide a comprehensive view of project performance. By comparing the planned progress and cost with the actual performance, EVM enables project managers to assess the health of a project and make informed decisions. Here’s how EVM can be used effectively to control and guide projects: 1. Understanding Earned Value Management a. Key Concepts Planned Value (PV): The value of work that was planned to be completed by a specific time, also known as Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS). Earned Value (EV): The value of work actually completed by a specific time, also known as Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP). Actual Cost (AC): The actual cost incurred for the work performed by a specific time, also known as Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP). b. Key Metrics Cost Performance Index (CPI): CPI = EV / AC. Measures...