EVM is a well-known concept amongst people working in the Projects industry. It has a few simple formulas all of which use three primary variables. Much as it is a well-known concept, on the contrary, still not many companies and projects are successful in its implementation.
Often, Clients adds a clause in the contract or procedure, requesting for the implementation of EVM. However, most companies including South African ones and contractors fail in its correct and efficient implementation or just ignore it!! They invest in the upskilling of their resources; they employ consultants (even expats) year in year out but despite all the investments, the results are not satisfactory.
The Certification vs. Implementation Gap
"What happens to the upskilling? Mostly they go for training, write exams, and get certificated. Can they implement the concept they have been certificated on? Mostly, No."
The Revolving Door of Inefficiency
When the consultant gets the contract, generally he recruits resources through agencies and sometimes they employ the previous consultant’s resource who could not get extension due to poor performance!!
The Standard Cycle:
- • High-cost training leads to certifications, but zero practical change.
- • Agency-based recruitment cycles through underperforming resources.
- • Companies retrench personnel to save money, while wasting funds on ineffective processes.
A Decision for Leadership
Executive and senior managers must recognize that it cannot remain "business as usual." Continuing this cycle is a direct waste of organizational time and capital.
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