Project Management

8 Trends That Will Shape Project Management in 2024...and Beyond

Michael R. Wood is a Business Process Improvement & IT Strategist Independent Consultant. He is creator of the business process-improvement methodology called HELIX and founder of The Natural Intelligence Group, a strategy, process improvement and technology consulting company. He is also a CPA, has served as an Adjunct Professor in Pepperdine's Management MBA program, an Associate Professor at California Lutheran University, and on the boards of numerous professional organizations. Mr. Wood is a sought after presenter of HELIX workshops and seminars in both the U.S. and Europe.

Every year, I do my best to save you the time and effort needed to research what the experts and pundits predict about what to expect from technology in the coming year. For 2023, there was a lot of data to sift through, far more than can be conveyed in this article. Here are the topics covered in this year’s edition.

  1. CIO Priorities
  2. PMO Leadership Focus
  3. Project Management Trends
  4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Trends
  5. 3D Printing Trends
  6. Internet of Things (IoT) Trends
  7. Cybersecurity Trends
  8. VR/AR Innovation Trends

1. CIO Priorities
In 2024, the importance of the CIO cannot be overstated. With the rapid pace of technological change and the increasing demands of customers and employees, it’s essential that CIOs stay ahead of the curve and prioritize their efforts, especially in the technologies touched by AI.

So, what should be the top priorities for CIOs in 2024? Here are a few key areas to focus on:

  • Cybersecurity: Cyber threats continue to evolve and are becoming more sophisticated than ever. Protecting the organization’s data and systems must be a top priority for CIOs. This means investing in robust security measures, staying up to date on emerging threats, and embracing ways to use AI-driven countermeasures against AI-driven attacks. Some of the latest AI-based cybersecurity products include:

CrowdStrike


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