Benchmarking and Performance Assessment Services
In today’s data-driven and competitive business environment, PMOs that fail to leverage performance data and consistently apply Best Practices are falling behind their peers. Success requires more than efficient project execution—it demands continuous evaluation, alignment with strategic objectives, and the implementation of proven methodologies. PTAG’s Benchmarking & Performance Assessment services provide the critical insights needed to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and drive strategic value. By leveraging comprehensive data, industry benchmarks, and tailored assessments, we help businesses unlock new growth opportunities, while assisting in the selection and implementation of Best Practices to ensure lasting project impact and support executive-level decision-making.
Helping our clients answer questions like these:
Capital Effectiveness and Strategic Alignment
- How can we use benchmarking to maximize capital effectiveness and ensure our investments deliver the highest possible returns?
- What performance metrics can help us ensure that our projects are fully aligned with our broader strategic objectives and driving long-term business value?
Data-Driven Performance Optimization
- How can we ensure our project performance aligns with industry standards and supports our long-term business strategy?
- What benchmarking tools and metrics can we use to identify gaps in performance and unlock opportunities for operational and financial improvement?
Best Practice Selection and Implementation
- How can we leverage benchmarking to identify and implement Best Practices that align with both PMO and project-level objectives?
- Which Best Practices are appropriate for my industry and how can we achieve consistent application of them across our projects?
Improved Risk Posture and Root Cause Analysis
- How can benchmarking help us proactively identify and mitigate risks before they impact project outcomes?
- What data-driven techniques can we leverage to conduct root cause analysis, enabling us to prevent recurring issues and enhance overall project resilience?
Project Health Checks Through Benchmarking
- How can consistent benchmarking be used to assess the ongoing health of our projects and ensure they stay on track?
- Which Key Result Areas (KRAs) should we focus on to ensure project success?
- Which Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) should we monitor to quickly identify potential issues and take corrective actions?
Estimate Validation
- How can benchmarking be used to validate project estimates and ensure accuracy in cost projections?
- What industry benchmarks and data-driven insights can help us assess the reliability of our estimates and avoid cost overruns?
Gaining a Competitive Advantage Through Benchmarking
- How can benchmarking help us stay ahead of industry trends and outperform competitors in project execution and delivery?
- What insights can we gain from benchmarking that will enable us to refine our strategies, enhance efficiency, and differentiate ourselves in the marketplace?
Driving Innovation and Digital Transformation Through Benchmarking
- How can benchmarking uncover opportunities to integrate innovative practices and emerging technologies into our projects?
- What benchmarking insights can help guide our digital transformation efforts, ensuring they align with industry standards and enhance overall project performance?
Improving Quality & Safety Through Benchmarking
- How can benchmarking help us elevate the quality of our projects and ensure adherence to the highest safety standards?
- What performance metrics and industry benchmarks can we use to identify areas for improvement in quality control and safety management, reducing risks and enhancing outcomes?
Our Expertise
Strategic Benchmarking for Transformative Outcomes
PTAG’s Benchmarking & Performance Assessment expertise lies in our ability to strategically align project performance with broader business objectives. We start by understanding your long-term goals, using benchmarking to establish clear performance metrics that align with your strategic objectives. Through data-driven analysis, tailored benchmarking solutions, and expert advisory services, we help clients optimize efficiency, reduce risks, and enhance overall project outcomes. Our approach ensures that each project delivers measurable improvements, supports continuous growth, and drives transformative results that align with your organization’s long-term, sustainable success.
Drive Innovation through a Data-Driven Project Management Office (PMO):
The data is clear:  PMOs that haven’t adopted a data-driven culture are falling behind. We help our clients embrace innovation and transform their PMO to capture data in near-real time. This empowers your PMO with the data and insights needed to drive strategic decision-making. Continual monitoring of performance Key Result Areas (KRAs) throughout execution aligns your project management processes with organizational goals, enabling your PMO to enhance efficiency, improve accountability, and deliver measurable business impact across all projects.
Estimate Validation, Project Definition & Contracting Strategy:
We guide owners throughout the front-end planning phase. We have a structured process to assess project definition and construction readiness; a rich data set to ensure the accuracy and reliability of project estimates; and expert assistance in selecting the most suitable contracting strategy. This integrated approach mitigates the risk of budget overruns, while supporting efficient project delivery and maximizing value creation.
 Managing Cost, Schedule, Quality, Safety, and Risk:
PTAG’s Benchmarking & Performance Assessment services provide a comprehensive approach to managing the key pillars of project success—cost, schedule, quality, safety, and risk. By comparing your project performance against industry benchmarks, we help you identify areas for improvement and implement targeted strategies that optimize resource allocation, enhance safety standards, ensure quality, and mitigate risks. This balanced approach ensures that your projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and excellence.
PTAG’s industry expertise provides a specialized response to these opportunities & challenges.
Tailored Solutions for Maximum Impact
Our global network of industry experts and rigorous data-driven methodology identifies opportunities for measurable improvement. We guide clients to drive meaningful change and achieve best in class performance and create a sustainable competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving industry.
Your Partner in Performance Excellence
Choosing PTAG’s Benchmarking & Performance Assessment services means partnering with a team that is committed to driving your organization’s success. We go beyond standard benchmarking, offering tailored insights and advisory solutions that unlock opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation, and strategic alignment. Our consultants work hand-in-hand with your team, ensuring Best Practices are selected and implemented effectively to deliver measurable impact.
Our commitment to our clients is unparalleled. We provide innovative solutions to address the challenges of optimizing performance across complex projects. PTAG is ready to be your valued partner, driving success and growth with every project we undertake together.
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Deborah DeGezelle
Director, Education, Benchmarking & Performance Assessment
Mike Davidson
Sr PM Advisor and Facilitator
Michael McBean
Director, Business Development
PTAG’s Benchmarking & Performance Assessment services ensure your projects don’t just meet industry standards—they exceed them, driving continuous improvement and long-term business value. Let us empower you with the insights and strategies needed to optimize performance and stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape.
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