AI: EXCELLENCE OR EXTINCTION OF PROJECT MANAGERS? | May Chapter Event
Overview
Whenever we encounter social media posts about AI, the usual comments range from claims that it's the best thing since the internet or it’s here to take our jobs or souls. The fact is that AI is here. AI is the next wave of change, the next in a series of major transformations that started with the move to the cloud, then and currently digital transformation, and now an AI transformation.
The question is, how does this impact a PM’s role? Whether at a personal, project or organisational level, what steps can you take to embrace this transformation and create Excellence, or be a bystander watching your role fade into Extinction?
Takeaways/Lessons
- Should I be worried?
- How does AI impact PMs?
- What's my response strategy?
- Who can I get help from?
- What is my next step?
Our Panelists
Dr. Elissa Farrow
Futurist & Strategic Foresight Specialist
Social Scientist, futurist, facilitator and consultant, Dr Elissa Farrow is a partner to organisations and individuals committed to creating positive futures through blending strategic and tactical delivery disciplines with deep participatory process. Her doctoral research explored organisations of the future and the implications for leaders, teams and the adaptation approach as a result of artificial intelligence.
Ryan Darby
Vision Lead | Sensei Project Solutions
At Sensei, Ryan is focused on giving back to clients and the industry, by helping clients with their vision, defining a roadmap to assist them in how they think about work and their project and portfolio management tools. The focus is increasingly on AI within the project management space, including research into how to utilise AI at Sensei and within project and portfolio management solutions.
Tanya Titman
Chief Digital & Innovation Partner | BDO Australia
As Chief Digital and Innovation Partner for BDO in Australia, Tanya drives BDO’s digital transformation and innovation agenda by creating business opportunities that deliver continual improvement, diversification and new value propositions. As a Partner of the organisation, she focuses on client-centric solutions for service delivery and operational efficiencies.
Jordan Duffy
Director, Strategy | Buckham & Duffy Consultants
An entrepreneur, innovator and strategist at the forefront of technology and business automation. Jordan works with CxO and strategic managers in Australia's largest companies to provide innovative technology strategy, software development, and IoT/AR development services while continuously creating new disruptive solutions that drive digital transformation, process re-engineering, and automation.
Alex Ferguson
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | CopilotHQ
Alex is a seasoned business leader and startup growth accelerator with a 25-year track record in digital technologies and AI. As the Co-Founder and CEO/CTO of CoPilotHQ, he spearheads efforts to integrate AI into business processes, enhancing efficiency and growth. With an Executive MBA and a background in Aerospace Engineering and Cloud Solution Architecture, Alex expertly guides complex digital transformations. His leadership on the AI Hub Advisory Committee at Queensland AI Hub showcases his commitment to advancing AI applications in project management.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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