Re: How does this compare?
Well it does matter -- if private projects fail as badly and as often then there is a global problem with the way projects are managed. Importing methods and solutions from the private sector would make no difference and probably make things worse.
Anecdotal evidence is that most private sector projects come in late and either over budget or under delivered. Private sector managers define "success" as whatever is there when the project ends.
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