Project Management

Only one in three software projects will turn out to be successful. According to Standish Group’s 2015 Chaos report, 66% of technology projects (based on the analysis of 50,000 projects worldwide) end in partial or total failure. More surprisingly, these statistics have been the same for the last five years, the report shows. Furthermore, 17% of large IT projects go so badly that they can threaten the...

As the project management landscape continues to evolve, so do the essential skills required for success. At Jamaica Homes, we recently conducted a comprehensive salary survey that brought to light the significance of communication skills in the world of project management. With the global pandemic driving remote work into the mainstream, effective communication has emerged as a critical factor for...

Men and women are different on many levels, anyone can tell you this. While they have distinct physical and character differences, another telling difference between men and women is the way they work, manage, and handle different scenarios in a professional setting. For many years the world of business and the roles of project managers was male-dominated. In some industries, such as engineering and...

The lack of project management training or experience of many people can be an enormous stress factor for them. Whilst natural organizational ability is enormously helpful, in itself it is no guarantee of any project being both successful and low-stress. It’s Monday afternoon at the office. The week has only begun, but you’re already swimming in a sea of memos, spreadsheets, and schedules. Just as...

Is it worth hiring a project manager when any seemingly knowledgeable individual might do? The truth is, project managers can be a valuable asset to any organization, especially in the context of new home building projects in Jamaica. Whereas the average individual who is only familiar with certain tasks might be overwhelmed by the complexity of major construction assignments, project managers are trained...

The importance of hiring the right project manager cannot be overstated enough, especially in the context of new home building projects in Jamaica. Whenever senior managers are asked to identify outstanding project managers, they almost always have a hard time doing so. What’s most concerning about this is that almost £2 trillion pounds are spent on these projects across the globe, according to...

To deliver on the promise of large residential housing schemes in Jamaica, it's imperative to confront the challenges inherent in large housing projects, especially within the real estate sector. Large housing projects, due to their expansive scale and intricate nature, are often fraught with a heightened risk of failure from the very beginning. This risk can be attributed to various issues, including...

Over 65% of projects fail, and scheduling errors are a key factor. We recognize that, ultimately, construction projects are incredibly complex and difficult activities, with no quick or simple fixes. However, we at Jamaica Homes are in a privileged position to identify common project scheduling mistakes and potential remedies. Only one in three projects will turn out to be successful. According to...

The project management landscape is undergoing significant changes in Jamaica and the rest of the world, with a heightened focus on productivity, reporting, and information technology. Numerous studies have been conducted to examine the success and failure rates of projects. Here are 15 shocking statistics that illuminate the evolving performance of project management across various industries over the...

Conflict happens. However, avoidance of conflict, with no effort to resolve it, postpones a proper response and exacerbates the problem because conflicts that are allowed to fester unaddressed will always increase and have negative effects on relationships within the body. These quotes seem to suggest that it is how you handle the situation, your attitude going into the conflict, and the conflict...