January 30 2023 at 07:19AM
About the PMI Annual Pulse of the profession Survey
The PMI Annual Pulse of the Profession provides an authentic perspective on project management with respect to organizations worldwide. According to the survey, while investing in up-to-date practices, organizations with a strong and stable project management culture tend to have more successful project results. Additionally, the survey highlights organizations' challenges in managing projects. The biggest challenges are:
- The need for more resources.
- Aligning projects with strategic goals.
- Effectively communicating project progress and deliverables.
The survey is conducted annually and has been running for over a decade. At the top of the survey's key findings comes the requirement for a strong project management culture and the use of best project management practices. For instance, organizations that have a formal project management office (PMO) or use project management software have a higher rate of success. Additionally, organizations with a dedicated project manager have a higher project success rate, and those that use Agile and Scrum methodologies tend to have better project outcomes than those that do not.
Another key finding of the survey is that organizations face increasing challenges in managing projects. One of the biggest challenges is the need for more resources, including skilled project managers and team members. Additionally, organizations need help to align projects with their overall strategic goals and effectively communicate project progress and outcomes.
Despite these challenges, organizations continue to invest in project management. The survey shows that organizations are increasing their investment in project management practices and tools, as well as training and development for project managers and team members. This is a positive trend, as investing in project management can help organizations improve project outcomes and achieve better results.
The survey is a very useful tool for organizations aiming to improve their project management processes to achieve better results.
