Most important manager attributes for successful complex projects 2013| Statista

This statistic shows the most important manager attributes for successfully managing highly complex projects in organizations worldwide as of July 2013, according to high performers. During the survey, 57 percent of high performers reported that project manager work experience was the most important manager attribute for successful management and completion of highly complex projects.

Most important manager attributes for successfully managing highly complex projects in organizations worldwide as of July 2013

Characteristic	Share of high performers
Project manager work experience	57%
Project manager natural aptitude	22%
Project manager formal education and training	16%
Other	5%

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September 2013

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Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

July 2013

Number of respondents

697 respondents

Special properties

project management practitioners with three or more years of project management experience and who are currently doing professional project, program, or portfolio management work on a full-time basis

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The type of survey is not specified by the source but additional information is given stating that further telephone interviews were conducted for more in-depth research.

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