The Integrated Project/Program Management (IP2M) Maturity and Environment Total Risk Rating (METRR) using EVMS is a novel assessment mechanism developed as part of a DOE-sponsored joint research study led by Arizona State University and representing more than fifteen government and industry organizations. The tool assesses a spectrum of EVMS maturity and environment issues centered around the thirty-two EIA-748 EVMS Guidelines, while also referencing PMI’s ANSI Standard for EVM (2019) and ISO 21508:2018 guidance. By using the IP2M METRR (pronounced “IP2M meter”) to assess both the maturity and environment of their project/program’s EVMS, project leaders and personnel can understand the efficacy of their EVMS to support integrated project/program management. It also helps identify opportunities for improvement. The ultimate goal of performing this assessment is to assure project/program participants are working with accurate, timely, and reliable information to manage their work, leading to successful project/program performance.

IP2M METRR training is available HERE, and research publications are provided below:

 
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1Forward-looking State-of-the-Art Review on Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS): The Disconnect between Academia and IndustryThe objective of this paper is to investigate the EVM/EVMS state of the art by critically reviewing academic and industry publications, with a specific focus on the maturity of EVMS and the environment surrounding its implementation. By performing a systematic literature review, the authors identified 600 publications since the inception of the EVM concept in 1962, and then narrowed down this list to 160 relevant publications from the last decade for closer review.
1 (Annex A)Full Literature Review Reference ListThis document consolidates a list of 433 literature sources dating from 1962 to 2022 and collected as part of the process for developing the Integrated Project/Program Management (IP2M) Maturity and Environment Total Risk Rating (METRR). The consolidated references here may not be an exhaustive list of literature related to Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) but are all relevant to IP2M METRR. 
2Earned Value Management System State of Practice: Identifying Critical Subprocesses, Challenges, and Environment Factors of a High-Performing EVMSThis paper identifies challenges facing practitioners, critical EVMS subprocesses, and key EVMS environment factors, based on a large survey of 294 expert respondents. Sample respondents had project management experience of greater than 20 years on average and represented a diverse set of projects and industries (e.g., capital projects, aerospace, defense, energy, and others). The responses from this survey helped craft an agreed-upon set of definitions for EVM, EVMS, EVMS maturity, and EVMS environment that are all provided in this paper. 
2 (Annex A)Survey Analysis ResultsTo investigate the state of practice of Earned Value Management System (EVMS), a large survey was distributed through external channels targeting participants experienced in EVMS and project controls. The survey consisted of 23 questions, was open for a three-month period (August to October 2019) and received 294 responses from both the public and private sectors. Two hundred and one respondents identified the name of their affiliated employer, indicating that at a minimum, 68 unique organizations participated in the survey as listed in Appendix A. The survey questions included mainly evaluating the definitions for Earned Value Management (EVM) and EVMS, as well as receiving feedback on the impact of the different environment factors and maturity attributes on EVMS. This report lays out the raw results from this survey. This document presents the survey questions and their results.
3An Effective Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is a team sportThis paper presents a novel framework to assess 27 earned value management system (EVMS) environment factors and investigate their impact on project performance. A study of the EVMS literature, a survey of practitioners, and focus group meetings with 36 EVMS industry and government experts, supported the development of the framework. Focus groups involving 80 practitioners refined and tested it. We analyzed performance data from 35 completed projects/programs representing over US$21.8 billion in total cost; a project demonstrating a positive environment could save up to 25% in cost versus baseline. Practitioners can develop an effective EVMS environment by following the provided guidance.
3 (Annex A)EVMS Environment Assessment Tool Development Process Research ReportThis research report summarizes the efforts of the research team to develop the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) environment assessment tool, one of the two components of the Integrated Project/Program Management (IP2M) Maturity and Environment Total Risk Rating (METRR). The authors in conjunction with the research team and an extensive literature review, developed a set of 33 factors to assess the EVMS environment grouped in four categories (Culture, People, Practices, Resources).
4Novel Earned Value Management System Maturity Framework and Its Relation to Project PerformanceThis paper introduces a novel framework, developed to measure the EVMS maturity, composed of 56 attributes arrayed across ten subprocesses, which together make up an integrated project/program management system. This paper describes how the framework was conceived and developed, based on literature review and data collected from industry workshops. Then, it examines the relationship between EVMS maturity and ten project performance metrics through statistical analyses.
4 (Annex A)EVMS Maturity Assessment Tool Development Process Research ReportThis research report summarizes the efforts of the research team to develop the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) maturity assessment tool, one of the two components of the Integrated Project/Program Management (IP2M) Maturity and Environment Total Risk Rating (METRR). The authors in conjunction with the research team and using an extensive literature review, developed a set of 56 maturity attributes to assess the EVMS maturity.
5Enhancing project success: The Impact of sociotechnical integration on project and program management using earned value management systemsEarned value management systems (EVMS), also called integrated project and program management systems, have been greatly examined in the literature, which has typically focused on their technical aspects rather than social. This study aims to hypothesize that improving both the technical maturity of EVMS and the social environment elements of EVMS applications together will significantly impact project performance outcomes. For the first time, empirical evidence supports a strong relationship between EVMS maturity and environment.
5 (Annex A)Performance Workshops and Data AnalysisThis research report summarizes the efforts of the research team to test the IP2M METRR on completed projects and programs. It builds on prior research findings that showed EVMS maturity attributes and environment factors can be defined and measured quantitatively with consistent and weighted score sheets.
6Guidebook for Using IP2M METRRThis implementation guidebook is part of a series of deliverables for a national research project sponsored by the DOE and has been approved by the research steering committee and Arizona State University (ASU) joint team. It was developed as part of the process for developing the Integrated Project/Program Management (IP2M) Maturity and Environment Total Risk Rating (METRR), pronounced “IP2M meter.” This document introduces the EVMS (or related project management system) attributes and factors, the purpose of the IP2M METRR, and its benefits. The contents of this document can be applied for those situations where the implementation of an EVMS is not required but the use of an integrated project management tool is warranted. 
6 (Annex A)GlossaryThis document provides a glossary of terms that was developed as part of the process for developing the Integrated Project/Program Management (IP2M) Maturity and Environment Total Risk Rating (METRR). The terms come from various sources as indicated next to each and as cited in the reference list at the end of this document.
7Remote Research Charrette MethodologyThis paper builds on a previous publication that described traditional research charrettes as a method to enhance CEM research a decade ago; it offers a significantly updated and improved RRC method based on the knowledge gained from transitioning a dozen in-person charrettes into RRCs. It also presents performance comparisons between RRCs and traditional charrettes by quantifying metrics indicating how RRCs are more time-efficient and cost-saving, harness more participants from more diverse locations, and enable the collection of richer data sets and four times more industry comments and expert feedback.

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