In project management today, one thing matters above all.
The world has changed — and with it, so has the nature of project management. It’s no longer about one-off projects, but rather, continuous, scalable processes that require proper support in order to scale.
Did you catch the key to success?
It’s simple – process.
Let’s start by understanding the current state of project management today.
of people report that their organization faces significant challenges when it comes to project management.
of respondents said that project management is being done at least sometimes by someone whose title or job description does not contain “managing projects.”
of people report regular feelings of frustration as a result of poor project management.
In an agile world, work is constantly adapting as business needs change. As a result, the focus in project management has shifted from a one-off project mindset to one more focused on building repeatable, scalable processes that help the entire business move faster and adapt more quickly.
of people say they face challenges accessing learnings and processes from past projects.
The new way of work demands new solutions because — let’s face it — the old way isn’t working.
of companies actually prioritize project management in their work culture.
of project professionals are overwhelmed by the pace of projects.
When everyone interacts with project-based work on a regular basis, it's extremely likely you'll find yourself managing a project at some point, too.
of people who fall into project management work today so out of necessity.
of people managing projects are not titled “Project Managers”.
of project teams report being understaffed on a regular basis.
The answer to project management challenges is process. Repeatable, scalable processes can greatly improve productivity. When projects run smoothly,
of managers report feeling more satisfied at work when projects run smoothly.
report lowered stress levels overall.
feel more control over their workday.
Without the right tools and team members in place, creating and maintaining solid processes is nearly impossible.
of people say they waste time performing manual tasks, like sending progress updates or reminders to their team.
believe investing in project management tools can help overcome these challenges.
of those with formal work management software praise the regular insights they get from it.
Empowering your business to succeed in project management is simple. All you really need is
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