The benefits of good project management

The way we work is changing.

No matter what role or industry you’re in, you’ve probably noticed it too.

According to the consultancy firm Bain & Company, by 2027 most work will be project-based.

And as a result, the Project Management Institute reports that the demand for project managers has been growing more rapidly than the demand for skilled workers in other occupations.

This emphasis on the importance of project managers reflects the growing understanding of the impact that good project management can have on a business.

That’s because good project management is about more than just tasks and timings and budgets. Don’t get us wrong, that stuff is important too — but we believe that it can be so much more.

Companies are starting to realize that good project management is important for stronger results and happier employees. These aren’t just coincidences or side effects — they’re functions of project management done right.

So why is project management so important? Let’s break it down.