The Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) is, without question, one of the most important events in the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation calendar. This is particularly true if a government acquisition agency is conducting the IBR. Having people on site who’ve lived through a few of these – and survived to tell the tale – is an invaluable resource to have around when facing such an event.
As with all things, preparation is the key. An IBR is an event focused on evaluating the integrity of your system and equally, determining the depth of understanding your Control Account Managers (CAM’s) have for the process. If your CAM’s have bought in to earned value, are well-informed about the process and can articulate their rationale behind any of the schedule and cost configuration components of their data, the IBR will go well.
Ten Six consultants have lived through dozens of these events so we know what works and what doesn’t. We know what will be expected of the CAM’s and how they need to conduct themselves during the Q&A. Coaching the CAM’s through this process, helping them understand what they will be asked, what they need to understand and how the process really works, will provide you the greatest chances for success.
While an IBR is not a pass or fail event, those conducting it will need to be impressed with the team’s understanding, integrity and buy-in to the process. Certification will come a lot earlier and a lot easier if the IBR goes well.
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