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Agile is NOT compatible with current DOD mgmt systems (EVMS)

September 9, 2019 Eric Lofgren 2

The Agile EVMS Desk Guide sounds like an oxymoron. EVMS [earned value management system] by its nature follows the waterfall methodology. Agile is inherently iterative. […]

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DIB recommends new appropriation to meet software challenges

June 6, 2019 Eric Lofgren 0

The following is a lengthy excerpt from the Defense Innovation Board’s Software Acquisition and Practices (SWAP) appropriations subgroup. I think it is an excellent expression […]

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