One of the benefits of being a technical professional is that organizations often invest heavily in training their staff to gain new skills and move into leadership roles. A recent McKinsey & Company article summarizes best practices for developing 
talent within large organizations. They found that organizations with the most success in terms of projects being completed on time and on budget are those that have invested energy and resources in three key areas:
- Focusing on the roles that really matter
- Attracting talent by improving culture, benefits, and career path
- Building IT project management capabilities
