Will the widespread adoption of prompt engineering commoditize project management skills, or can it help PMs differentiate themselves and command higher value?
Director, Learning Design & Development| PMIAsheville, NC, United States
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 engage in meaningful conversations, explore trending topics, and learn from each other.
Reflecting on one such topic, GenAI and prompt engineering, I am interested to hear your perspective on commoditization vs. differentiation.
Will the widespread adoption of prompt engineering commoditize project management skills, or can it help PMs differentiate themselves and command higher value?
I have been using LLM`s for a while now and l appreciate their potential and power to revolutionize how the conventional world had been functioning before their existence. On whether AI can replace PMs, my view from experience is that Project Management power skills cannot be acquired nor implemented through AI. On the other hand, PMs through structured prompts will add value and offer immense contributions to the success of projects with the application of prompt engineering. Saving Changes...
Julia GivenProgram Manager| Charleston Area Medical CenterGiven, Wv, United States
AI will never iteratively engage with a difficult stakeholder that won't read anything AI produces and tries to guide a project down a rabbit hole because they think they are smarter than everyone else. An effective Project Manager has to confidently deal with these characters on EVERY project. The only difference is the width and depth or the rabbit hole or the level of the stakeholder dysfunction. Saving Changes...
Michelle ProctorTechnology Project Manager| Prince George's County Public Schools (MD)Upper Marlboro, Md, United States
I think it can help differentiate PMs, if used properly. As with anything else in this world, there will still need to be some human oversight and evaluation on the output. Saving Changes...
Jigar GogriConsultant | IQVIAThane (West), Mh, India
I guess this will be a great help to PM to execute the tasks much faster and they can get some more time to think out of box wherein things can be explored considering how to challenge the timelines in the system comparing with the competitors. This adoption / acceptance of prompt engineering will definetly give a boost to PM. Saving Changes...
My perspective is that AI can significantly enhance our productivity across virtually any domain. I have seen firsthand how adaptable we can be, quickly learning and mastering new areas with the help of AI tools. However, AI—especially generative AI—won't replace the critical human elements required to lead complex projects. Our ability to interact, understand, and motivate people through soft skills remains irreplaceable. AI, while powerful, is not a conscious entity and lacks the empathy, creativity, and leadership required to navigate the complexities of human interactions. As project managers, it's this combination of technology and human touch that allows us to deliver higher value. Saving Changes...
Walter MaciasIngeniero Electrónico en Automatización y Control| Corporación Nacional de Electricidad CNEL EPGuayaquil, Ecuador
The Project Manager who develops these AI skills will differentiate himself from his colleagues. AI well applied gives excellent results Saving Changes...
Reginald WatsonSenior IT Business Consultant| Florida Department Financial Services, State of FloridaTallahassee, Fl, United States
Hello, Iam relatively new in this area of Generative AI and Prompt Engineering. Based on a few studies around 35% of projects succeed, meaning they are completed on time, within budget, and according to predetermined standards. Approximately 65% of all projects fail, meaning they aren’t completed on time, go over budget, or fail to meet certain standards and expectations. I believe AI can help with help PM become more efficient which will help increase the % of successful projects,,,but at what cost of implementing AI is the elephant in the room Saving Changes...
GenAI stands out as a powerful tool for PMs, enhancing their capabilities rather than replacing them. even it isn’t "perfect" it offers unique insights that help PMs make own decisions. Saving Changes...
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I have seen the use of Gen AI provide opportunities to streamline minor, functional tasks allowing more time to focus and provide value through sharing PM expertise and guidance that cannot be provided by AI. Saving Changes...
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