- Report
Pulse Report 2025: Boosting Business Acumen
Empowering Project Professionals as Strategic Partners
Discover how business acumen transforms you from tactical troubleshooter to strategic value creator, elevating projects beyond scope, budget, and schedule in our 2025 Pulse of the Profession® report.
Summary
Today's dynamic landscape demands that Project Professionals do M.O.R.E. to achieve comprehensive project success. Our latest Pulse of the Profession report reveals how business acumen is the critical differentiator in achieving that success. Discover what true business acumen proficiency looks like and how this essential skill empowers professionals like you to transform from tactical troubleshooter to strategic value creator, elevating projects and driving value beyond budget, scope, and schedule. Learn how investing in business acumen skills development delivers measurable results and positions you to meet today's unique demands—shifting project management success into true project success.
- Author
Project Management Institute
- Date
March 2025
- Content Type
- Topics
66%
of Project Professionals have moderate business acumen proficiency.
18%
of Project Professionals have high business acumen proficiency.
16%
of Project Professionals have low business acumen proficiency.
From Fixers to Value Creators
The Project Performance Booster
A Necessary Investment
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