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Measurement/Metrics

Level of Effort (LoE)

NHM Enterprises
Comparison between Earned Value and Level-Of-Effort (LOE). Set includes a number of white papers including templates, FAQ and links to other Project Management sites. The site is owned and maintained by Noel N. Harroff.

http://www.nnh.com/ev/perform.html

Papers and speeches on Earned Value Management

http://www.acq.osd.mil/pm/

Australian Performance Management Associated Incorporated (AustPMA)

The AustPMA is a non-profit, professional association dedicated to the exchange of information on performance measurement aspects of project management. The purpose of the association is to provide focus and structure in the disciplines and integration of project management and performance measurement. This is useful to Program Managers, Performance Measurement Specialists, Cost/Schedule Control System Criteria Analysts, and Senior Managers directing these types of program activities in both Government and Industry, as well as consultants, and providers of computer software for these purposes. The site includes an article on Earned Value and a free newsletter.

http://www.austpma.org.au/

Parametric Estimating Initiative (PEI) Handbook

The Second Edition of the Parametric Estimating Handbook is a comprehensive guide for Industry and Government acquisition professionals who prepare, evaluate (i.e., perform technical evaluations and/or contract audits), or negotiate proposals based on parametric estimating techniques. This handbook serves as a foundation for companies interested in making broader use of parametric estimating techniques as a basis of estimate (BOE) in their proposals to the Government. - International Society of Parametric Analysts

http://www.ispa-cost.org/PEIWeb/newbook.htm


Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM)

PSM is sponsored by the Joint Logistics Commanders Joint Group on Systems Engineering. PSM provides Program Managers with objective information needed to successfully meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives on software intensive projects.

http://www.psmsc.com/

Return on Investment (RoI)

What is your Return on Project Management Investment?
Study sponsored by Project Management Institute and University of Berkeley to determine the value of project management. Study conducted by Dr. William Ibbs. The site also includes some papers and reference material on the value of project management.

http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/pmroi/

INDECO Ltd - International Management Consultants and Project Managers

INDECO is a management consultancy in Programme and Project Management, Procurement, Organizational Development, and the application of eBusiness within these areas of expertise. The site has two papers on Return-On-Investment by their Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Petere Morris.

http://www.indeco.co.uk/wpapers.htm

Return on Assets (RoA)

The return on assets ratio indicates how effectively the assets of your business are working to generate profit.

Balanced Scorecard (BSC)

Louisiana State University Business Process Reengineering Project


http://isds.bus.lsu.edu/cvoc/learn/bpr/cprojects/spring1998/bsm/index.html

The Balanced Scorecard Newswire

Books and free email newsletter subscription.

http://www.bscnews.com/

The Balanced Scorecard Institute

http://www.balancedscorecard.org/

Six Sigma

The Six Sigma Exchange- Sponsored by International Quality and Productivity Centre (IQPC)
An independent source for Six Sigma related insight, activities, information resources and more! Six Sigma Exchange is a membership-driven body sponsored by the International Quality and Productivity Centre (IQPC). The site includes newsletters, FAQ, discussion groups and links to other related sites

http://www.sixsigmaexchange.com/

Six Sigma Statistical Process Control

Site includes articles, related links and reference to books.

http://www.sixsigmaspc.com

The International Society of Six Sigma Professionals

http://www.isssp.org

 

 
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