This document discusses the differences between the conventional project planning approach and the value management (VM) approach. The conventional approach involves parties like clients, project managers, architects working in "silos", whereas the VM approach brings all parties together. VM is characterized as being systems-oriented, using a team approach, considering life cycle costs, and focusing on required functions. Some misconceptions about VM are that it is just for cost-cutting, but its real purpose is to achieve better value by eliminating unnecessary costs. The document also outlines the value management change proposal process and how contractors can be incentivized for proposed changes under contracts like FIDIC that reduce costs.