I am a mature PhD student and the degree needs modernising. One thing it is supposed to teach is leadership and a leader should be able to overcome problems. However, the system is selecting for cunning, irresponsible, pushy behaviour. For example, if money is presented as a problem one student will buy anyway and succeed sooner. The other may work around the problem and take longer. In the long run the first student gets their PhD from their irresponsible behaviour, NOT leadership. As I come from a very successful business world, I am amazed. A review is urgently required!