Innovative leaders (the top 20 percent) are significantly ahead when it comes to governance and controls – which is reflected in their project performance. Two-thirds say of their projects come within 90 percent of planned schedule – only 14 percent of Followers claim a similar success rate, and zero percent of Behind the curve organizations.

Innovative leaders have embedded innovation and creativity as a core part of their cultures and are fully committed to investment in technologies that can enhance performance. A vast majority have a well-communicated technology vision that is supported by action and investment, with pilot programs and organization-wide labs.

Our survey findings suggest that Innovative leaders are doing more to attract and retain the next generation of workers. They actively use technology and innovation as a way to entice millennials and Gen Z prospects, are more likely to offer ‘virtual’ work options, and place a higher priority on attracting talent.