surement: A Foundation for Objective

This article discusses a set of integrat-ed, performance measurement tech-niques that increased Northrop Grumman Corporation’s software suc-cess. These techniques can enable excel-lent project management in the following ways: • Defining effective metrics for sizing the project and measuring progress. • Using Earned Value Management (EVM) as the key, integrating tool for control. • Defining quality goals in terms of project milestones and metrics. • Planning for incremental releases and rework. • Revising the plan for deferred func-tionality and requirements volatility. • Focusing on requirements, not defects, during rework. • Using testable requirements as an overarching progress indicator. These techniques are based on the follow-ing industry and professional standards