PMO Decay: Why 69% of Your Projects are Funding Failure
69% of large projects fail. A PMO that focuses on reporting rather than ROI is a cost centre that needs immediate remediation.
The Standish Group and Wellingtone 2026 reports confirm a grim reality. Only 31% of large scale projects succeed. The other 69% are a combination of overruns, scope creep, and total failure. This represents a 9.9% waste of every pound invested.
A PMO that focuses on reporting rather than results is a cost centre. You need a Strategic Value Office. Aligned PMOs are 66% more likely to see measurable performance improvements. The first step to fixing a failing PMO is the courage to terminate zombie projects. Stop throwing good money after bad status reports.
Focus on the ROI, not the Gantt chart.
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