The AI Accountability Dilemma
Who becomes responsible when an AI-recommended decision causes delays, overruns, or actual damage to a company? Can a project manager be held accountable for trusting AI, even if they don’t fully understand it?
Who becomes responsible when an AI-recommended decision causes delays, overruns, or actual damage to a company? Can a project manager be held accountable for trusting AI, even if they don’t fully understand it?
The Iron Triangle ruled in the age of control—scope, schedule, cost. Then came agile, and we replaced it with a triangle focused on value, quality and adaptability. But now, with AI transforming how we work, we may need a new model entirely.
Plans change. And when they do, most teams grip tighter. But what happens when we stop chasing stability and start leading for adaptability? Let's reflect on agility—not as a framework, but as a way of thinking and working when the unexpected shows up.
Project managers are expected to deliver miracles, which they often do fast and under budget. AI can help with that, but it can also push you into ethically uncomfortable territory if you’re not paying attention.
Project managers need to embrace scenarios where AI can operate based on rules and workflows—shifting from reactive to proactive, and making it much easier for people to engage and secure benefits from its use.
Discover how high school student Anisha Dhoot is using AI, chemistry, and project management to power climate action in her award-winning STEM project.
I just purchased the training and was wondering if anyone else is concerned that the last updated date for the workbook (that is to be used for the exam) was last updated Oct. 1, 2023? With AI moving ...
With Generative AI, iteratively refining and optimizing prompts can lead to better AI-generated results. This may involve adjusting the specificity or clarity of the prompt to increase relevance and a ...
We hear a lot about how projects and people should be resilient, but what does it really mean? I think of it like being a tree – there’s that quote about bending with the wind and no ...
We have entered the era of artificial intelligence and we cannot deny that its benefits and results are wonderful. Ultimately, artificial intelligence is the result of human research, studies, and dev ...
Hi PMI Community! I’m Sarah Philbrick, and I work as a Product Manager at PMI with a focus on our learning offerings. As we go on this skill-building journey together, I’m excited to engag ...
By Sree Rao, PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP Over the past 18 months, Big Tech companies have let go of several program- and product-adjacent roles, as companies double-down on AI efficiency. One of t ...
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Reece Schmidt discuss the upcoming Agile 2025 conference, focusing on its structure, keynotes, and unique features like the Hackathon for Good. They emphasize the ...
Episode Summary For many project managers, the urge to command every meeting and own every milestone feels natural. But veteran program manager Anisha Manvatkar proves that the most effective leade ...
Anyone who has been part of agile estimating knows there can be a tendency to increase the number of story points “just in case." Too often, the baseline to measure work against is wildly inaccurate. Let's ponder the shift toward no estimates.
Welcome to AI Community Day on ProjectManagement.com! We’re celebrating the powerful intersection of artificial intelligence and project management—and the innovative ways you, our PM community, are already using AI to drive smarter outcomes.
To explore the future of AI in project management, we’ve curated a special collection of on-demand webinars. Whether you're a seasoned AI enthusiast or just beginning to explore its potential, these resources will inspire and inform your journey (and offer PDUs!).
If you're mid-career and feeling stuck, remember this: Your project management skill set is more portable than you think. Here's how one practitioner made a transition.
Underpinned by a clear project management framework, a project design at a university is empowering students to deliver tangible community benefits while cultivating essential professional competencies—even in large, diverse classes.
Product managers have accountability as an extension of the project sponsor to ensure each of their four pillars work together in concert as a holistic business system. Here are seven vital questions to ask when defining and maintaining a product strategy.
Being able to lead laterally isn’t simply a "nice to have." It’s a core competency. The ability to influence peers, collaborate across verticals, and align teams outside of your span of control is what separates good project managers from great ones.
It’s time to help our Texas colleagues, their families and friends as they struggle through the aftermath of the recent floods. Join in our community discussion to share how we can all pitch in.
Join top PM experts for a live Q\&A on building business acumen to boost strategy, confidence, and impact in complex project environments.
This webinar is a practical exploration of where AI stops being helpful, and occasionally starts being harmful. While acknowledging where AI is useful, it highlights those areas of the project management role and those potential uses that could lead to challenges, or worse, failed projects. If you are a project manager that is using or AI—or considering how to use it effectively—this is a webinar that you won’t want to miss.
Boost project success with GenAI! Join Tushar Rathod for hands-on skills to streamline workflows, boost productivity & elevate your PM toolkit.
Explore how AI is reshaping project management with Andreas Welsch. Gain insights, trends, and tactical tips to lead and adapt in today’s evolving landscape.
Explore how AI is transforming decision-making, operations & innovation. Learn how Cisco scales AI and what PMs need to lead in an AI-driven world.
Join this session for practical strategies to navigate competing priorities, lead productive meetings, and prioritize tasks effectively. Discover insights on managing hybrid teams and fostering collaboration across all work settings. Whether you're a seasoned project manager, a senior stakeholder, or a team member seeking to boost productivity, this session will equip you with valuable tools to reduce stress, enhance efficiency, and achieve success in today's fast-paced environment.
Join our exclusive webinar, “Challenges of Change Management in Project Execution,” and gain critical insights into navigating organizational change effectively. In today’s unpredictable business environment, mastering change management is essential for driving strategic initiatives, maintaining operational continuity, and retaining top talent. This session will equip you with practical tools, proven strategies, and leadership techniques to respond rapidly to emerging threats, opportunities, and shifting market dynamics. Learn how to develop a resilient change management framework that aligns with successful project execution and business agility. Whether you’re a project leader, manager, or executive, this webinar will empower you to build an adaptive culture, improve communication, and lead change with confidence. Discover why the pace of change makes effective change management not just important—but vital—to long-term success.
Discover how enterprise agility and antifragility drive project success, adaptability, and growth in today’s fast-changing, disruption-filled world.
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