Why the world needs more project managers Source: https:ews.curtin.edu.au/stories/world-needs-project-managers With the global rise in multi-skiling and multi-tasking, and the explosion of instantly accessible digital planning and tracking tools, who needs a project manager? Surely it's something we do instinctively? Why would any business - large or small-commit a budget to project management? Yet the most successful organisations do. And they engage an astute, qualified project manager time and time again. In the USA, high performing organisations successfully complete 89% of their projects, while low performers complete only 36%. Clearly, successful organisations understand the huge value a project manager adds. In a fast and competitive world, industries of all kind, whether private or state based, are more heavily focused than ever before on efficiency, accountability and quality. From construction to IT, and from ol and gas to law, healthcare and management, the world's sustainable growth relies, more and more on successful development. Whatever the project, and wherever in the world, the emphasis on keeping things on track from cost and safety to reliability is paramount. And for that, a well-qualified, smart and versatile project manager is worth their weight in gold QUESTION 1 1.1 The article above states: "And for that a well-qualified, smart and versatile project manager is worth their weight in gold. Describe the internal and external responsibilities of a project manager (12 marks) 1.2 The article above further states: "In the USA, high performing organisations successfully complete 89% of their projects, while low performers complete only 36%". Outline five factors possibly contributing to project failures and three ways in which projects could be successful. (8 marks)