15 Shocking Project Management Statistics in Jamaica and the Rest of the World

The project management landscape is undergoing significant changes in Jamaica and the rest of the world, with a heightened focus on productivity, reporting, and information technology. Numerous studies have been conducted to examine the success and failure rates of projects.

Here are 15 shocking statistics that illuminate the evolving performance of project management across various industries over the past five years:

1. By 2020, it is projected that there will be 15.7 million new project management roles globally, spanning seven project-intensive industries, with an economic impact exceeding $18 trillion. These industries include Manufacturing, Finance & Insurance, Information Services, Utilities, Business Services, Oil & Gas, and Construction. (Project Management Institute)
2. 75% of IT executives believe their projects are “doomed from the start.” (Geneca)
3. The healthcare industry is expected to see a 30% increase in project management roles between 2010 and 2020, surpassing the growth rate of any other project-intensive industry. (Project Management Institute)
4. Only one-third of all projects were successfully completed on time and within budget in the past year. (Standish Group)
5. 80% of “high-performing” projects are led by certified project managers. (PricewaterhouseCoopers, Insights and Trends: Current Programme and Project Management Practices 2012)
6. One in six IT projects experiences an average cost overrun of 200%. (Harvard Business Review 2004)
7. Despite evidence suggesting improved performance and satisfaction, 44% of project managers do not use any software. (Pricewaterhouse Coopers)
8. More than 90% of organizations conduct some form of project postmortem or closeout retrospective. (The Standish Group: CHAOS Research Report 2013)
9. On average, it takes seven years in the profession to progress from entry-level to managing large, complex projects. (ESI International: Annual Salary Survey 2013)
10. The average large IT project exceeds its budget by 45%, extends its timeline by 7%, and delivers only 56% of the expected value. (Project Management Institute: Pulse of the Profession 2015)
11. Only 64% of projects meet their goals. (Project Management Institute: Pulse of the Profession 2015)
12. 60% of companies do not measure the return on investment (ROI) of their projects. (KPMG New Zealand: Project Management Survey 2010)
13. Failed IT projects cost the United States economy $50-$150 billion annually. (Gallup Business Review)
14. Within a 12-month period, 49% of organizations experienced a project failure, while only 2% reported success with all their projects. Additionally, 86% of organizations fell short of at least 25% of their targeted benefits across their project portfolios. (KPMG Global IT Project Management Survey 2005)
15. According to an IBM study, only 40% of projects meet their schedule, budget, and quality goals. (Harvard Business Review 2004)

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