READY FOR THE FUTURE
62%
16%
THE LATEST
STATISTICS, SURVEYS
AND STUDIES
Despite obstacles, U.K. practitioners are optimistic
about the state of project and program management
in their country. By Margaret Poe
Portion of project practitioners
expecting steady growth in the
project sector this year—up from
52 percent the year before
Portion expecting the sector to
contract this year—the lowest
percentage since 2008
177,120
24%
of teams
decreased in
size in 2013
78%
of practitioners say
they need coaching
to attain their goals
Estimated number of project-oriented positions to be
created in the United Kingdom between 2010 and 2020
CLIMBING THE CAREER LADDER
14.6%
Increase in the number of Project Management Professional
(PMP)® certification holders in the U.K. in 2013, compared to 2012
As the economy recovers, unemployment
among U.K. practitioners has dropped from
9 percent this year
Even among those
currently unem-
ployed, a majority of
people are confident
about job prospects
8% 62%
59%
expected
their teams to
grow in 2014
55%
of project teams
grew in size
during 2013
21%
of teams
remained
stable in 2013
41%
of U.K. project
managers say they
see a clear path
to achieve their
professional goals
