Abstract:
Workshop participants will learn the What, Why, Where, When and How involved in incorporating AgileEVM into their Agile project management techniques. AgileEVM is a simplified set of earned value calculations. This technique offers a simple, lightweight method for integrating the benefits of traditional EVM metrics into your agile software development process without causing "drag" on team productivity. AgileEVM metrics provide valuable information in three significant areas. AgileEVM adds a cost productivity component to the Agile schedule metrics. AgileEVM also yields simple and effective forecasts of the impact of change to scope, schedule or resources against the budgeted cost and schedule of a release. These forecasts support effective and timely product development and project decision making.

About the Presenter
Tamara Sulaiman is Managing Consultant at Applied Scrum where she is focused on coaching teams and organizations transitioning to Agile software development. Tamara brings over 20 years of experience in management across a spectrum of industries including: information technology, construction, international development and education to her consulting expertise. She is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

Tamara is the co-originator of the AgileEVM materials and processes that integrate the traditional project management practice of Earned Value Management with the Scrum framework. As a thought leader, Tamara continues to publish articles on Agile related topics in industry publications such as Agile Journal, Methods and Tools, InfoQ, Projects@Work and Gantthead.com. She also shares her experiences, ideas and expertise as a presenter and speaker at Agile conferences