Independent research shows that conventional (and we mean the main stream methods) do not consistently deliver projects on time, to budget or scope. On average 4 out of 5 projects fail on any one of these criteria. Standish and other research firms find that this is true across all projects and cultures
The Standish Group | PDI Survey |
75% of completed projects are late | 91% finished late |
Average cost overruns are 189% | 51% come in over budget |
Average time overruns are 222% | 63% overload resources |
30% cancelled before they finish | 33% didn't meet expectations |
39% of projects with budgets over US$10m failed |
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