Afleveringen
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Artificial intelligence is fundamentally shifting how we work, but itâs imperative to use the emerging tech responsibly. Guests explore the major AI ethics concerns for project professionals and recommend good practices teams can employ to use and create ethical AI. They also share examples of how project teams handle AI ethics concernsâand how those concerns can impact companiesâ regulatory compliance, reputation, risk management and even innovation.
Key themes
[03:34] Strategies to createâand implementâAI ethics practices on teams
[07:02] How a team handled ethics concerns of biased data
[11:44] Keeping your AI ethics policies flexible for the techâs continued advancement
[14:01] AI ethics concerns project professionals are facing today
[15:47] How ethical AI impacts organizationsâ regulatory compliance, innovation, risk management and even social responsibility
[18:20] Metaâs good practices for using or creating ethical AI
[22:57] What AI ethics training should includeâand how often it should be updated -
Conflict can occur on any project. And project professionals should know how to defuse it. Guests share tips for resolving conflicts on projects, how these strategies shift depending on the source, the must-have skills for effective conflict resolution and how project professionals can strengthen their conflict resolution capabilities.
Key themes
[01:06] Why conflict management is a must for successful project delivery
[04:43] Strategies to manageâand resolveâconflicts resolution on projects
[12:39] Why you should change up your strategies depending on who is in conflict
[15:55] Ways project professionals can boost their conflict resolution skills
[21:51] Resolving a conflict with active listening, increased transparency and consistent communication
[27:55] Conflict management strategies for in-person vs. remote team members
[29:54] Lessons learned: Understand different perspectives and listen with empathy -
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Mistakes happen. Itâs how you respond that really matters. In a group discussion, three project professionals share how they turned failure into lessons learned and career maturity. How do you help team members overcome mistakes? And how can project leaders create a culture that accepts mistakesâand spins them into opportunities for greater efficiency and innovation?
Key themes
[01:58] What is failureâand how has your view of it changed throughout your career?
[07:31] Project professionals share their mistakesâand the biggest lessons learned from them
[17:29] How failure can fuel innovation and efficiency
[22:06] Ways to create a team culture that accepts mistakes with accountability
[31:08] Tips on how to bounce backâand growâfrom failure -
The agriculture industry will need to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. To meet this demand, project teams are transforming productionâfinding climate-friendly ways to maximize yields. Guests share how theyâre helping agriculture giants like Cargill reduce carbon emissions through supply chain operations and farming practices. Plus, how indoor farms are delivering fresh produce year-round in Dubaiâs desert climate.
Key themes[01:06] Whatâs spurring innovations in agriculture
[04:51] Helping food and ag giant Cargill decarbonize, implement regenerative agriculture practices
[09:50] Building buy-in for change when stakeholders have long-held processes
[11:37] Tips for managing a project with diverse stakeholder groups
[14:24] Growing fresh produce consistently in an arid, desert climate
[17:33] Sensors, internet of thing, the cloud: The tech behind sustainable indoor farming
[19:51] Collaborating with partners to scale upâand share success -
Project teams behind the biggest events must manage stakeholders and resources to deliver thrilling experiences. But thereâs a growing focus on sustainability, tooâmaking sure events mitigate negative impacts on the planet. We speak with project leaders making two major spectaclesâthe Paris Olympics and Formula 1âs Abu Dhabi Grand Prixâmore sustainable.
Key themes
[02:45] The Olympic and Paralympic Gamesâ growing focus on sustainability
[05:57] Using temporary infrastructure at the Paris Olympics
[15:03] How others can maximize sustainability in their projects
[17:41] Building buy-in for sustainability initiatives in the events sector
[21:59] Making the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix better for the planetâand fans
[26:11] Managing stakeholders while keeping sustainability at the forefront
[28:00] Ways to measure the success of sustainability-focused projects -
A strong innovation culture can transform organizationsâseeding a first-mover mindset that empowers teams to discover whole new ways of thinking. Guests discuss strategies to develop mindsets and create spaces where team members feel comfortable to explore, the project management officeâs growing role to nurture new ideas, and how to ensure innovation initiatives drive real value.
Key themes
[02:07] The PMOâs role in fostering a culture of innovation
[03:46] Strategies to drive innovation within project teams
[08:29] Practices to avoid: What can hinder an innovation culture
[10:30] Advice for PMO leaders on how to encourage innovation
[12:00] How an innovation culture brings big benefits to organizations
[21:09] Ways to create psychologically safe spaces for faster innovation
[28:09] Must-have skills for a culture of innovation -
Thereâs a generational shift in the workforceâand the newest members are bringing new ideas to mentorship. Our joint discussion with a mentor and mentee explores their experience and the shared benefits. The conversation includes strategies for discussing and setting career goals, the biggest lessons theyâve learned from one another, and how those learnings have helped advance their careers. Plus, why project professionals should consider mentorship.
Key themes
[01:00] Gen Z crave mentorsâand the opportunity to share their knowledge
[02:34] Mentor and mentee relationship: How Nigel and Joy became mentor and mentee
[04:59] Strategies for creating career goals
[13:04] Lessons learned: Taking skills gained from mentoring sessions into project management careers
[17:52] The benefits of mentee and mentor relationship
[20:14] Why project professionals should consider mentorshipâas a mentor or mentee -
Startups need to stay lean to deliver results in todayâs stagnant global economy. As they reassess how to manage projects, startups are refining how they use agile. Guests discuss how their ways of working have evolved to meet the changing needs of their projectsâand the marketplaceâand how theyâre finding opportunities to incorporate AI into agile.
Key themes
[01:53] FutureFit AIâs agile journey: Refining ways of working as company maturity increased
[07:36] Learning how to tailor agile for each project
[10:04] Incorporating AI into agile
[14:44] Why agile and startups are a great match
[16:25] Embracing agile to pivot fast and meet a changing marketplace and customer needs
[20:59] Improving agile to align ways of working across teams
[24:02] Tips for startup survival: Be data-driven, willing to learn and ready to navigate complexity and uncertainty -
Artificial intelligence is transforming how project managers work, helping them build schedules, analyze data and identify risks. So what skills and knowledge will help project professionals thrive in the AI era? Guests discuss practical ways to build AI acumenâand how marketing your AI expertise can deliver a career advantage.
Key themes
[00:50] AI acumen: A career differentiator for project professionals
[03:16] How to build AI skills outside of work: Practice prompts and check out courses and webinars
[08:52] Ways to market your AI expertise
[11:16] AI knowledge sharing and use cases can help set you apart
[16:20] How to treat AI tools as âvirtual colleaguesâ
[17:29] Why building AI skills will futureproof your project management career -
Todayâs tech-driven ways of working often mean more efficiency and flexibility. But all that hyperconnectivity can be a risk to the well-being of project teams. Guests flag the potential warning signs for digital burnoutâand how they set boundaries. They also explain how project leaders can support teams to preserve a healthy relationship with work-related tech.
Key themes
[02:03] Technology is connecting more peopleâbut with fewer communication limits
[03:58] Creating work tech boundaries for your well-being
[07:04] Watching out for tech burnout on project teams
[10:35] Tech positives for project professionals: Greater flexibility and a productivity boost
[13:53] Possible tech negatives: Changing stakeholder expectations and greater complexity in day-to-day work
[16:59] How reflection can create more balance -
A career in project management isnât always linear. Some people gradually advance from one position to the next, while others come to the profession from a different career path altogether. Guests discuss the moves theyâve made, how they assess when theyâre ready for a new role, what theyâve learned from opportunities that didnât work out, and why you should always invest in yourselfâso youâre ready for next opportunity before it arrives.
Key themes
[02:17] How helping a colleague became a project management career
[04:51] Asking managers and colleagues for career advice and support
[06:20] Lessons learned from not getting hiredâand upskilling for the next opportunity
[10:27] Starting a new position? Donât be afraid to ask for help
[13:55] Whatâs the right time for a career move?
[15:54] Taking a job in a new sectorâor a new country
[19:50] How transparency and vulnerability can help you succeed
[22:40] Gauging whether or not youâre ready to take on a new role -
Technology is helping project teams make a positive social impactâan accelerator for addressing everything from the effects of climate change to gender equality. Guests discuss how theyâre using tech in two projects: One helps adolescent girls develop skills in STEAMâscience, technology, engineering, arts and mathâto create future tech leaders and build a more inclusive sector. The other project pairs tech tools with Indigenous knowledge to ensure local communities can more safely travel across Canadaâs arctic region.
Key themes
[01:21] How UNICEF is preparing girls for futures in tech
[06:39] Using tech tools to gather feedback from stakeholders across the globe
[09:10] Measuring the Game Changers Coalitionâs direct and indirect social impact
[14:26] Using tech in your project? Ensure itâs making a real difference
[16:14] Pairing tech with Indigenous knowledge: How SmartICE works with communities to measure sea ice thickness
[21:41] Engaging with stakeholders to create customer-centric project processes
[23:14] Embracing continuous improvement to develop better tech and training practices
[27:16] How project managers can focus on the social impacts of any projectâno matter the sector -
Building sustainable infrastructure doesnât just protect people and the planetâit boosts the bottom line. Project teams must deliver assets that can withstand the extreme effects of climate change. Guests discuss the growing focus on climate-resilient infrastructure, how to manage stakeholders across project partners and communities, and which skills project professionals need to lead these initiatives. Plus, an in-depth discussion about a major infrastructure overhaul program in Peru, with projects focused on climate resilience and delivering long-term value.
Key themes
[02:28] Climate changeâs systemic effects on infrastructureâand why thatâs a challenge for project professionals
[07:49] Must-haves for climate resilience projects: Curiosity, communication skills and community engagement
[13:49] What trends are next in climate-resilient infrastructure
[17:29] The growing momentum for climate-resilient infrastructure
[19:53] How Peru is rebuilding after 2017 El Niño, creating climate-resilient infrastructure, education and health centers
[25:39] Future-proofing Peruâs reconstruction program through knowledge transfer -
Navigating change is nothing new for project professionals. And this year is no different. How can being flexible and resilient help them seize job opportunitiesâand deliver value for organizations? Guests in this roundtable discussion talk about sector-specific job trends, the must-have skills needed to navigate challenges and how AI is changing project management now and in the years ahead.
Key themes
[01:30] Job opportunities for project professionals in IT, renewable energy and construction
[07:13] Top challenges project professionals might face for the rest of this year
[11:18] Market knowledge, influence, and leadership skills: The must-haves for todayâs project professionals
[14:27] AIâs effect on project management
[18:32] What trends are creating a buzz for project professionals in 2024 and beyond -
In todayâs ever-evolving project environment, project professionals need to be flex-ready problem solvers. But how do they learn to choose the right ways of workingâor know when to anticipate the need to adapt to change? Guests discuss how they empower project professionals at their organizations to become strategic decision makersâwhether it means tailoring ways of working to fit projects and teams or implementing new tech tools.
Key themes[02:19] Updating CDWâs PMO for greater collaboration, knowledge sharing and upskilling among project professionals
[05:34] How continuous learning encourages greater autonomy
[08:21] Empowering project professionals with clear guidelines, expectations and ownership of initiatives
[13:13] Delegation and trust: Two must-haves for empowering project and program managers
[14:52] How Airbusâ engineering PMO focuses on tailored, empathetic project support
[17:42] Why empowerment leads to better engagement and project outcomes
[19:56] What you need to know to choose the right ways of working for your team
[21:46] How PMO leaders can encourage teams to embrace unknowns in new tech or ways of working -
Thereâs a glaring gender gap, in both artificial intelligence and project management. But as demand for AI talent surges, thereâs an opportunity to close those gaps. Ahead of International Womenâs Day, our guests discuss the gender gaps theyâve experienced in their careers in tech, how greater team diversity helps minimize algorithmic biases in AI projects, what theyâve learned from leading AI initiatives and building their AI expertise, and ways to help more women pursue careers in AI.
Key themes
[02:36] Bridging the gender gap: How diversity benefits AI initiatives
[05:21] Identifying and mitigating risks in generative AI projects
[07:52] Top advice to women in tech: Know your worth, be yourself and continue to learn
[12:55] Building AI knowledge in a changing business landscape
[16:15] Minimizing AI algorithmic biases with multiple perspectives
[19:08] Ways to help more women kickstart their careers in AI -
Continuous learning helps project professionals keep up with the skills they need to excel in the professionâbut it has to be done strategically. Guests discuss how to create a flexible and durable continuous learning strategy, how to balance upskilling with day-to-day project and personal responsibilities, which skills they see as must-haves for project professionalsâtoday and in the futureâand how PMO leaders can help project professionals in their continuous learning journeys.
Our guests include Alfred Maina, PMO-CP, PMI-ACP, PMP, technical project manager, Thunes, Nairobi; and Americo Pinto, PMO-CC, PMO-CP , PMP, managing director, PMO Global Alliance at PMI, Rio de Janeiro.
Key themes
[02:13] How to craft a continuous learning strategy
[06:12] Where to find upskilling opportunities
[07:19] Balancing work, personal time and continued learning
[10:20] Top skills to improve: technical and power skills, plus artificial intelligence know-how
[15:33] Why your continuous learning strategy should be flexible
[18:18] Using formal and informal education opportunities to upskill
[20:17] How to determine which skills to improveâand how much organizational objectives should be a factor
[24:27] Ways PMO leaders can help project professionals create and meet their continuous learning goals -
Volunteering helps communities and organizations. But it also helps the volunteers who donate their time and skills. In a roundtable discussion, guests share how they started volunteering, how it has affected their careers and helped them grow as project professionals, the different ways they have taught project management skills to make initiatives run more efficiently and their advice to others looking to start their own community volunteering journey.
Our guests include Lebogang Ngoato, PMP, program manager, Absa Group, Johannesburg; Priya Patra, PMP, director, Capgemini, Mumbai, India; and Silvana Tovar, international trade coordinator, Kenvue, SĂŁo Paulo.
Key themes
[01:52] Why start volunteering? Three professionals share their stories
[06:57] How volunteering can boost project professionalsâ careers
[11:25] The value of sharing your project management skills
[14:07] How volunteering can help professionals upskill
[18:20] Keeping volunteers motivated to work on outside projects
[20:44] Advice for potential volunteers: share your knowledge, be honest about your availability and keep an open mind -
Artificial intelligence is now a mainstay for organizations. But given the lack of widespread use across enterprises, thereâs room for growth. And project teams are leading the way, developing AI solutions that deliver value to their companies and customers. We discuss this with:
Mohammed Nabtiti, PMI-RMP, PMP, project management office and governance manager, Beeah Group, Dubai: Nabtiti discusses how his company created its âOffice of the Futureâ with sustainability, AI and smart office technologies as the driving forces, how the team mitigated and managed risks to integrate several AI systems, how the organization determines accountability for AI outputs, and how heâs taking lessons learned about scoping and planning into future AI projects.
Sanjukta Ghosh, PMP, data and AI leader, Siemens AG, Munich: Ghosh discusses how she started her AI journey by solving customer problems, the knowledge project professionals need to manage AI initiatives and how sheâs working to standardize AI projects across Siemensâ business units. Plus, Ghosh talks about a project to create digital twins for assets in the process industry using AI and engineering documents.
Key themes
[02:01] Creating a sustainable, AI-driven âOffice of the Futureâ
[04:49] From smart meeting rooms to a digital concierge: Building the business case for which AI tech to use in the workplace
[07:44] Identifying and managing risks when integrating multiple AI systems
[10:43] Determining who is accountable for AI systemsâ decisions
[14:08] How scoping and planning affect AI projects
[17:34] Skills and knowledge project professionals need to lead AI initiatives
[18:33] Standardizing AI projects across an enterprise
[22:05] Creating digital twins from AI tech and documentation
[26:52] Project professionals must stay up-to-date on tech advancements
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We know that projects drive change, and today, more and more project professionals are managing initiatives to deliver positive impacts across the globe. Two 2023 PMI Future 50 leadersâJohnnie Stark, PMP, a project manager at BP in London, and Nuha Hashem, co-founder and CTO at Zywa in Dubaiâdiscuss why the world needs project professionals, what sparked their passion to lead the innovative projects theyâre managing today and their top advice for future project professionals.
Key themes
[01:59] Igniting a passion for project leadership
[04:33] Developing a low-carbon energy solution to help the U.K. decarbonize its electricity grid
[07:11] Creating a payment platform to boost financial literacy for Gen Z in the Middle East and North Africa
[10:20] How project management is changingâand how project professionals can adapt
[11:47] Advice for future project leaders: Be flexible, be willing to dive right in and care for team membersâ well-being
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