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Demystifying EV
(August 10, 2003)

EV analysis is one of the most undervalued, underused and misunderstood areas of project management, primarily because people think you need an accounting degree to implement it. Quentin Fleming does a good job of demystifying earned value.

RE: The Case for Earned Value

I just finished reading the July/August issue from cover to cover. This was one of the most enjoyable reading experiences I've had in a long time. I especially liked "The Case for Earned Value" [One On One]. EV analysis is one of the most undervalued, underused and misunderstood areas of project management, primarily because people think you need an accounting degree to implement it. Quentin Fleming does a good job of demystifying earned value.

Michael Murray, PMP, Mellon Financial Services, Fort Lee, N.J.

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