Leveraging AI in Project Management

Leveraging AI in Project Management

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?? NEW ARTICLE: Leveraging AI in Project Management

?? PERSON TO FOLLOW: Guilherme Furlan - PM Craft

?? PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEWS: including Markus Kopko, Justin Bateh, Eric Raza

?? LIVE EVENT: Weekly CAPM & PMP Study Group


Saturday Project Management Wisdom:

Where project managers should focus their efforts daily:

? Managing risks

? Dealing with the unexpected

? Clarifying uncertainties

There's a clear connection between efforts and the outcome.


Leveraging AI in Project Management

Projects are executed in various domains, but the common thread is that they are not operations; therefore, there are plenty of unknowns.

One outcome of utilizing AI in project management is that it removes the biases that sometimes direct specific actions on a particular path.

Here are eight key areas where AI can make impactful predictions.

1. Project Success Prediction

AI can analyze historical data to predict future project success rates based on project type, team composition, budget allocations, and timelines. It identifies patterns and trends from past projects, providing insights into what made certain projects successful or unsuccessful.

2.?Budget and Cost Overruns

By examining historical budgeting data and outcomes, AI models can predict potential budget or cost overruns for new projects. These predictions help organizations allocate resources more effectively and implement strategies to mitigate financial risks early in the project lifecycle.

3.?Schedule Predictions

AI algorithms can forecast project timelines with greater accuracy by learning from past project schedules and their adherence or deviations. This capability enables better planning and time management, reducing the risk of schedule slippage.

4.?Risk Identification and Mitigation

AI can analyze historical project records to identify risks that were not anticipated but significantly impacted project outcomes. By learning from these instances, AI can highlight potential risks early in new projects, allowing teams to develop mitigation strategies proactively.

5.?Performance Optimization

AI can recommend process improvements and optimizations by analyzing past project performance. It can suggest adjustments in project management practices, resource allocation, and workflow optimization to enhance overall project efficiency.

6.?Resource Allocation

Through analyzing past project data, AI can predict the optimal allocation of resources (human, financial, technical) for future projects, leading to improved utilization and productivity.

7.?Quality Control

AI can help predict quality-related issues by analyzing defects or issues encountered in previous projects. This predictive capability allows for implementing quality control measures early in the project lifecycle to minimize the impact on the final product.

8.?Implementation Considerations

While AI offers significant advantages, successful implementation requires quality data and thoughtful integration into existing project management processes. Organizations must ensure that historical data is accurate, comprehensive, and digitized in a format that AI algorithms can process. Additionally, there needs to be a cultural shift towards data-driven decision-making, supported by continuous training and development for project managers and teams to leverage AI effectively.

Key takeaway

AI is here but not perfect yet. It will be an integral tool of all project managers day-to-day activities very soon.

source: https://www.mpug.com/


Person to follow

This week, we highlight Guilherme Furlan, a distinguished project management specialist with 13+ years of expertise spanning energy/construction, automotive, healthcare, and semiconductor sectors across various countries. Guilherme not only delivers multimillion-dollar projects but also empowers professionals to excel as project managers. Engage with Guilherme on YouTube and Instagram @projectmanagementcraft for invaluable insights, fostering success in your project management endeavors.

Guilherme Furlan - PM Craft

link: https://linktr.ee/guikfurlan


PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEWS:

https://www.projectsright.com/p/6-timesaving-hacks-project-managers

  • The adaptive Project Pro & The A.I. Project Guy by Markus Kopko

https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/issue-9-adaptive-project-pro-ai-guy-markus-kopko--uqb8e/

  • The courage to kill ZOMBIE PROJECTS by Eric Raza

https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/some-projects-worth-rescuing-keeping-alive-courageous-eric-raza-ipx7e/?trackingId=x3K6paK8TfmLiuQH7yns5w%3D%3D


Required Skills for Passing the PMP Exam

Have you ever struggled with:

?? Knowing what content to study

?? Identifying keywords in the question

?? Eliminating wrong answers

?? Selecting the best answer

?? Having the confidence to take the PMP Exam

If so, you're not alone. Like many, I also struggled with these aspects while preparing for the PMP Exam.

However, I discovered that success lies in mastering the "art" of identifying keywords within the questions and implementing a strategic approach to tackling them. With the right question strategy, passing the PMP Exam becomes more achievable.

Remember, we don't know the passing rate but we know how the questions look like.


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Mariam Lee, CSM?

Certified Project Management Professional | Certified ScrumMaster? (CSM?) | Process Improvement | Lean Six Sigma | Agile Mindset | Drive KPI Performance

11 个月

What are some good free AI tools?

Boaz Ogen ??

Head of Projects Delivery. Driving Growth & Customer Success

11 个月

I invite you to read my article about: Artificial Intelligence (AI) contribution and benefits to Business Growth It also mentions how to harness AI to acheive optimal project management. https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/artificial-intelligence-ai-contribution-benefits-business-boaz-ogen?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via

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This topic sounds fascinating and incredibly relevant in today's tech-driven landscape. Great work Gabor Stramb

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Markus Kopko ?

2*LI Top Voice | 20K Follower | IT Program & Project Management | AI Business Transformation | Coach/Mentor | Speaker | CAITL? (Certified Artificial Intelligence Transformation Lead) | PgMP? | PMP? | ITIL4 Strategist

11 个月

Thanks for the mention Gabor Stramb ! Much appreciated!

Eric Raza

CEO @ SmartOne.ai | AI-Ready Data. Ethically. Safely. Rapidly.

11 个月

thanks for the call out ??

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