Managing Complex Projects
1. Complete earned value metrics for each line item of the project.
2. Use the metrics to create indexes for cost and schedule.
3. Explain what the metrics mean in terms of the overall health of the project.
4. Project where the project will end in terms of budget and schedule. What potential risks and trade-offs do you see?
5. Explain any recommendations you have for improving the project schedule, budget, or both.
Prepare a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation that you can give to the project sponsor that explains your calculations, predictions, and recommendations. Remember that you are giving this information to the project sponsor, so consider what
he or she would need to know as you draft your presentation.
Use at least one outside source to support your recommendations for improvement. Adhere to APA Style when creating
citations and references for this assignment