GITNUXREPORT 2025

Management Industry Statistics

Global management industry grows, prioritizes leadership, training, and digital transformation.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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35% of companies prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives in management

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53% of managers report feeling burned out due to increased remote work demands

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70% of managers believe that flexibility in work hours improves productivity

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The number of women in top management positions increased by 15% globally from 2018 to 2022

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The global management consulting market size was valued at approximately $327 billion in 2022

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The management industry in the U.S. alone employs over 20 million people

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The global training and development market is expected to reach $417 billion by 2027

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The global management industry is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.3% over the next five years

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The management consulting industry employs approximately 2.4 million people worldwide

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The management industry is projected to see a growth of $90 billion by 2030 globally

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65% of managers report that leadership skills are their top priority for development

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Leadership development budgets increased by an average of 12% globally from 2019 to 2022

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Companies that prioritize employee development have 21% higher profitability, according to a report by Deloitte

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40% of organizations lack a formal management development program

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The average age of managers in corporate America is 42 years old

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80% of managers see succession planning as critical for long-term business success

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94% of organizations believe leadership development is essential, but only 35% have a robust program in place

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42% of organizations plan to increase their management team’s headcount in the next year

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60% of CEOs believe their organization is not prepared for future management challenges

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80% of managers say that mentorship programs help improve leadership skills

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64% of managers report that employee feedback is underutilized in management decisions

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91% of managers believe succession planning is essential for organizational stability

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37% of organizations plan to invest more in leadership development programs in 2024

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85% of managers agree that ongoing training positively impacts employee engagement

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The median age of managers globally is 44 years

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Companies investing in management training see a 24% higher profit margin than those that do not

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The average tenure of a CEO in the United States is 7 years

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89% of managers believe effective communication is critical to managing teams successfully

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72% of managers feel unprepared to handle workplace conflicts

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52% of managers report that managing remote teams is more challenging than in-office teams

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58% of managers state that digital transformation has increased their workload

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The median salary for a management consultant in the US is approximately $87,660 per year

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55% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries lack access to adequate management training

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48% of organizations incorporate management analytics to inform decision-making

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45% of managers say that change management is their biggest challenge in digital projects

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30% of management meetings are considered unproductive

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54% of organizations report increased management complexity due to technological advancements

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62% of managers see data-driven decision making as crucial to their management strategy

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77% of organizations are adopting hybrid management models

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49% of managers experience difficulty in aligning team goals with organizational objectives

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68% of organizations plan to increase their focus on remote management training by 2025

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80% of managers agree that emotional intelligence is vital for leadership effectiveness

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Over 75% of organizations use management software tools

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68% of managers believe that innovation is key to their company's growth

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The adoption rate of AI tools among management teams increased by 50% in 2023

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77% of organizations use some form of performance management software

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20% of managers report using virtual reality tools for leadership training

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Key Highlights

The global management consulting market size was valued at approximately $327 billion in 2022
65% of managers report that leadership skills are their top priority for development
Companies investing in management training see a 24% higher profit margin than those that do not
The average tenure of a CEO in the United States is 7 years
89% of managers believe effective communication is critical to managing teams successfully
Over 75% of organizations use management software tools
Leadership development budgets increased by an average of 12% globally from 2019 to 2022
72% of managers feel unprepared to handle workplace conflicts
The management industry in the U.S. alone employs over 20 million people
52% of managers report that managing remote teams is more challenging than in-office teams
Companies that prioritize employee development have 21% higher profitability, according to a report by Deloitte
40% of organizations lack a formal management development program
The average age of managers in corporate America is 42 years old

As the management industry surges toward a staggering $417 billion global market by 2027, experts reveal that leadership skills, technological adaptation, and employee development are fueling both growth and transformation across organizations worldwide.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Employee Well-being

35% of companies prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives in management
53% of managers report feeling burned out due to increased remote work demands
70% of managers believe that flexibility in work hours improves productivity
The number of women in top management positions increased by 15% globally from 2018 to 2022

Diversity, Inclusion, and Employee Well-being Interpretation

As companies strive for more inclusive and flexible workplaces—evidenced by a 15% rise in women in top roles and a majority recognizing the productivity benefits of flexible hours—it's clear that balancing diversity, employee well-being, and adaptability is becoming the new gold standard for effective management, even amidst burnout concerns.

Industry Trends and Market Size

The global management consulting market size was valued at approximately $327 billion in 2022
The management industry in the U.S. alone employs over 20 million people
The global training and development market is expected to reach $417 billion by 2027
The global management industry is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.3% over the next five years
The management consulting industry employs approximately 2.4 million people worldwide
The management industry is projected to see a growth of $90 billion by 2030 globally

Industry Trends and Market Size Interpretation

As the management industry surges towards a projected $744 billion by 2030, with millions employed worldwide and a steady CAGR of 6.3%, it underscores that even in a world of rapid change, the business of guiding change has become a trillion-dollar enterprise—proving that management isn’t just a skill, but an economy in its own right.

Leadership and Talent Development

65% of managers report that leadership skills are their top priority for development
Leadership development budgets increased by an average of 12% globally from 2019 to 2022
Companies that prioritize employee development have 21% higher profitability, according to a report by Deloitte
40% of organizations lack a formal management development program
The average age of managers in corporate America is 42 years old
80% of managers see succession planning as critical for long-term business success
94% of organizations believe leadership development is essential, but only 35% have a robust program in place
42% of organizations plan to increase their management team’s headcount in the next year
60% of CEOs believe their organization is not prepared for future management challenges
80% of managers say that mentorship programs help improve leadership skills
64% of managers report that employee feedback is underutilized in management decisions
91% of managers believe succession planning is essential for organizational stability
37% of organizations plan to invest more in leadership development programs in 2024
85% of managers agree that ongoing training positively impacts employee engagement
The median age of managers globally is 44 years

Leadership and Talent Development Interpretation

Despite nearly universal acknowledgment that leadership development is vital—yet only a fraction having robust programs—companies are increasing their investment and headcount, while struggling with outdated management ages and underused feedback, highlighting a paradox where the pursuit of future-ready leadership remains a work in progress.

Management Skills and Effectiveness

Companies investing in management training see a 24% higher profit margin than those that do not
The average tenure of a CEO in the United States is 7 years
89% of managers believe effective communication is critical to managing teams successfully
72% of managers feel unprepared to handle workplace conflicts
52% of managers report that managing remote teams is more challenging than in-office teams
58% of managers state that digital transformation has increased their workload
The median salary for a management consultant in the US is approximately $87,660 per year
55% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries lack access to adequate management training
48% of organizations incorporate management analytics to inform decision-making
45% of managers say that change management is their biggest challenge in digital projects
30% of management meetings are considered unproductive
54% of organizations report increased management complexity due to technological advancements
62% of managers see data-driven decision making as crucial to their management strategy
77% of organizations are adopting hybrid management models
49% of managers experience difficulty in aligning team goals with organizational objectives
68% of organizations plan to increase their focus on remote management training by 2025
80% of managers agree that emotional intelligence is vital for leadership effectiveness

Management Skills and Effectiveness Interpretation

Despite nearly half of managers feeling unprepared for workplace conflicts and managing remote teams more challenging than ever, organizations investing in management training see a 24% higher profit margin, highlighting that in an era of increasing complexity and digital transformation, emotional intelligence and effective communication remain the secret weapons for thriving leadership—if only meetings were less unproductive.

Technology Adoption and Innovation

Over 75% of organizations use management software tools
68% of managers believe that innovation is key to their company's growth
The adoption rate of AI tools among management teams increased by 50% in 2023
77% of organizations use some form of performance management software
20% of managers report using virtual reality tools for leadership training

Technology Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

With over three-quarters of organizations embracing management and performance software, a significant majority viewing innovation as vital, and a 50% surge in AI tool adoption in 2023—highlighting that in today’s business landscape, staying ahead increasingly means integrating cutting-edge technology, even if it means training leaders via virtual reality.