Project Selection Method Formulas

It can be a challenge to select the next project for your team to accomplish. One project management concept that can help you make an informed decision is Net Present Value, which describes the difference between a project’s cash value now versus what it will most likely be in the future. It’s important to understand […]

Most organizations do not want to waste money. The Return on Investment (ROI) tool is a means to compare profits to costs to determine if funds were used effectively. ROI can be used as a predictive tool with expected profits and costs to inform future decisions, or, as an evaluation tool using known profit and

When selecting a project to pursue, it’s crucial to consider how inflation and deflation will impact your project’s future value. For example, there is a difference in the purchasing power of $1,000 today and the same amount five years in the future. The concept of Net Present Value helps PMP® credential holders account for this

Every project decision represents a financial crossroads. When executives ask “Should we invest in this project?” they’re really asking “Will this generate better returns than our alternatives?” This is where Internal Rate of Return (IRR) becomes your most powerful weapon in project selection. IRR represents the discount rate at which a project’s net present value