Organisation’s Core People Theoretically, finding a good candidate Elements Evaluation to fill a position should now be a very straightforward exercise. There have never been as many educated people in the world, nor has it ever been as simple for employers to tap this vast pool online. The reality is far different. High jobless rates persist in the U.S. and Europe, disproportionately among the young, even as businesses fret that they cannot Processes attract the digitally adept ‘Millennial’ generation to pursue careers in their A systematic and organised set of industries. Too many well-educated processes brings order and efficiency citizens of the Middle East and elsewhere to PM. Therefore, the existence of are not in the workforce at all. This is well-defined repeatable PM processes - the talent crunch. It is a complex and often grouped into a PM methodology frustrating challenge and it is being felt - differentiates those companies that are worldwide. There are challenges in able to consistently deliver high project hiring across most industries, as well as in results from those that do not. retention in some markets and industries, Aspects considered in this area include: as businesses compete for highly talented standardisation and institutionalisation people. of PM processes; prioritisation of Teamwork is an integral component of projects and application of a standard PM; therefore, the ability to manage project life cycle; utilisation of project people is an essential skill for project portfolio techniques; utilisation of managers. When it comes to project PM methodologies; and leveraging success, project or programme managers communication management best carry a great deal of the responsibility, practices. but success is also dependent on the performance of others who are in key project roles (e.g., project team Organisational members, project sponsors, customers, and stakeholders). Therefore, well structure developed people management skills are fundamental to a high PM maturity level. The way an organisation is structured is Aspects considered in this area include: fundamental to the outcome of their PM project staff skills and experience; performance. If organisational alignment development and training programme; is underestimated or completely ignored and an emphasis on PM certifications. by management, it can lead to lower project performance. Aspects considered in this area include: Systems and tools resource ownership; definition of clear roles and responsibilities; support Organisations purchase and create and involvement of senior and top systems and tools to automate and management; and usage of a Project support their PM processes. Oftentimes, Management Office (PMO). a great deal of money is spent on systems that are subsequently not used. Aspects considered in this area include: the use and benefits of leveraging software (PM, PfM, and Agile); and the benefits and use of earned value management (EVM). 8 Insights and trends: Current Portfolio, Programme and Project Management Practices