NEW! AI for People-First Project Management with Lisa Hammer and David Newman
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this training, learners will be able to:
- Learn to use Generative AI to facilitate project risk and schedule management
- Integrate concepts of positivity and happiness to improve team engagement
- Discuss and analyze the ethical use of Generative AI technology
Description
We are experiencing a technological breakthrough that has no historical analogy to provide perspective. The power of AI is so great as to not be understood by those closest to it, as witnessed by the turmoil within the industry itself. The power being unleashed is unimaginable and seemingly untamable, and yet, tame it we must! Now more than ever we need to bring humanity to the workplace. Emotional intelligence, empathy, and compassion are leadership qualities that are based on feelings. The ability to integrate logic with emotions and apply them toward a positive outcome is a uniquely human characteristic. How well a machine can emulate these traits is as much a philosophical question as it is a technological one.
As leaders in the workplace, we have a moral obligation to be more than a witness to this evolution. We must work hard to understand it and to harness it for good. In embracing this technology as a tool, we will be able to solve problems in seconds that would take even the most impressive mathematicians among us minutes, hours, or even days to solve. Working collaboratively with our colleagues we can resolve previously unresolved problems such as resource optimization across functional hierarchies. Using data to drive decision-making will drive a new power structure, rather than a power structure driving priorities that are at odds with what is best for business or enterprise.
We hope you’ll join us for an exploration of this exciting new era in project management. Discover the latest tools that you can use to propel your teams into the future of project management.
AGENDA
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Section 1: AI in Project Management
- Overview of key AI tools for project management
- Understanding predictive analytics in project planning
- Practical risk management strategies
- Using empathy in communication and feedback
- Managing conflicts with compassion
- Integrating AI with existing project systems
- Improving accuracy in planning with AI
- Data-driven decision-making processes
- Challenges and limitations of AI adoption
Section 2: Managing Risk with AI and Empathy
- Balancing AI and Human Judgment
- Understanding when to trust AI recommendations
- Recognizing the limitations of predictive models
- Blending data with intuition and experience
- Addressing ethical concerns in AI decision-making
- Developing robust decision-making frameworks
- Learning from case studies on AI misjudgment
- Incorporating team input in AI-driven decisions
- Balancing speed with accuracy in decision-making
- Mitigating risks through human oversight
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Section 3: Human-Centered Scheduling
- Balancing workloads while ensuring team well-being
- Leveraging AI to improve efficiency and reduce delays
- Supporting mental health in high-pressure projects
- Enhancing collaboration through technology
- Personal leadership growth opportunities
- Examples of automation in workflow management
- AI for predictive analysis and forecasting
- Real-time project tracking capabilities
- AI-assisted resource allocation
Section 4: Empathy-Driven Leadership
- Overview of how empathy improves leadership
- Explain the concept of AI as an enabler
- Overview of different leadership styles
- Balancing automation with empathy
- Maintaining a human touch in technology-driven environments
- Creating an inclusive project environment
- Developing emotional intelligence for leaders
- Examples of successful technology-enhanced leadership
- Understanding team needs and dynamics
- Recognizing the limitations of AI in leadership
- Building trust in AI-powered decisions
- Closing Section: Parting Thoughts
- Ensuring fairness and transparency in AI usage
- Self-reflection and growth as a leader
PDU Allocation Table
| Ways of Working | Power Skills | Business Acumen | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPM® / PMI-CP™ / PMP® / PgMP® | 8 | 4 | 2 | 14.00 |
| PMI-ACP® / Agile* | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
| PMI-SP® | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
| PMI-RMP® | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
| PfMP® | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
| PMI-PBA® | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
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Instructor(s)
Lisa Hammer DASSM, PMP
Lisa has significant experience specializing in project management and staff development. She has managed the implementation of several multi-million-dollar programs, achieving client goals while maintaining budget and cost controls. Her executive career has been highlighted by a broad range of qualifications, including proven leadership and analytical skills, collaboration with outside groups, along with a reputation for accountability, flexibility, and resourcefulness. Lisa understands that people who are satisfied with their employment experience are more engaged, which leads to improved quality, productivity and happiness. Her passion for professionalism shines through in her presentations on a wide range of project management topics. Using her broad and in-depth field experience she not only stands behind her training, she expects success!
David B. Newman PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, DASSM, PMP, PMO-CP, GPM-b, LSSBB, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, ITIL
David has a diversified background in engineering and product development. He is a certified trainer for leadership seminars and loves to share his experience and extensive background with others. Project teams have excelled under his leadership as he has emphasized that the key to building a high-performance team is to integrate management skills with a collaborative philosophy to motivate teams. Audiences eagerly engage with David’s interactive presentation style. Through a mix of personal experience, hands-on activities, and touches of PMBOK® Guide formality, David’s seminars are entertaining and educational. His passion and humor make them fun while his focus on results drives attendees to reach for practical solutions to real challenges.
Leadership Techniques, LLC
David B. Newman and Lisa Hammer are co-founders and principals of Leadership Techniques, LLC and are PMI Authorized Training Partners (ATPs). They have the honor of being part of an elite group of instructors selected to deliver multiple courses for PMI Training, a series of professional seminars held monthly across the country and virtually. Additionally, they were selected to present a session on Artificial Intelligence at the PMI Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Los Angeles, CA in September, 2024.
Lisa and Dave have recently published The Engagement Matrix: Actionable Options for Supervisors and Project Managers, where they have combined basic human resources principles with a process that one can easily and quickly use to assess current behavior and performance to compare with the desired results and manage, rather than react to, the gap between desired performance and actual results, and lead your team to continual improvement and success! While often asked to intervene in challenging scenarios, Lisa and Dave always try to inject positivity and happiness into the environment and look to reduce stress for employees while driving results.