27.3. Study Conclusions

The following key points were drawn from the analysis of the study results and interviews with some participants: A few significant differences in the responses submitted by participants between 1997 and 2006 indicates that most organizations believe they have a Stage 2 or lower project management maturity and are still struggling with implementing enterprise-wide project management.

Project business management processes that are owned, controlled, and applied under the direction of the enterprise rather than an outside supplier can be improved and matured over time. The result is increased benefits and return on investment. This is particularly true where the enterprise has multiple projects being performed by third ...

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