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‍Welcome to This Week in PM & AI!

Hale Consulting Solutions LLC | Week of December 10-16, 2023

In our latest edition, we delve deeper into the evolving landscapes of Project Management and Artificial Intelligence, exploring significant trends and developments from the past week. Let's unpack these developments and their implications.

1. Project Management Developments

Source: Planisware - Best of PPM: December 2023

Democratizing Data in Organizations: The integration of data into organizational culture is becoming a pivotal focus. Even tech giants face challenges in creating a 'data democracy,' emphasizing the need for a culture that embraces data beyond just having data scientists.

AI and Machine Learning in PMO Efficiency: Gartner's prediction that by 2030, 80% of project management tasks will leverage AI, big data, machine learning, and natural language processing underscores a significant shift towards technology-driven efficiency in project management operations.

Feedback Across Genders: The impact of gender on workplace feedback has emerged as a crucial factor. Understanding these differences is vital for enhancing communication effectiveness and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Agile Decision-Making in Uncertain Times: Agile methodologies are increasingly recognized for their flexibility and effectiveness, particularly in uncertain times. This approach challenges traditional long-term roadmaps and offers a more adaptable framework for decision-making.

AI's Role in Strategic Planning: A classroom experiment compared traditional strategy development with AI-driven methods, revealing that AI, using tools like ChatGPT, can produce more original strategies in a fraction of the time.

2. Artificial Intelligence Trends

Source: MIT Technology Review - Four trends that changed AI in 2023

Generative AI's Evolution: 2023 witnessed a surge in generative AI technologies, with major tech companies releasing various models. However, the practical applications and success of these technologies are still evolving.

Understanding Language Models: Research into language models has revealed significant challenges, including biases and unpredictability. This year's focus on understanding these models' flaws is a step towards improving their reliability and usefulness.

AI Doomerism: The mainstream discourse on AI's potential existential risks highlighted the importance of policy discussions and the need for responsible AI development.

AI Regulation and Policy: The year marked significant regulatory strides, with the European AI Act and US executive orders shaping the landscape of AI development and application.

Intel's AI Everywhere Event: Intel's introduction of a broad range of AI products emphasizes the company's commitment to making AI accessible and efficient across various sectors.

In Conclusion

This week's developments in project management and AI highlight the critical intersection of technology and human skills. Staying informed and adaptable is essential in navigating these changes.

Stay tuned for our next edition, where we'll continue to bring you the latest insights in project management and AI.