AI Project Manager: Embracing Technology for Project Delivery" is an informational eBook that illuminates the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) on project management. This resource delves into AI's core, showcases real-world applications, and demonstrates how AI tools can enhance project efficiency, mitigate risks, and streamline decision-making. Whether you're a seasoned project manager or new to the field, this guide offers a clear pathway to leverage AI for success in project delivery. Stay ahead of the curve and discover how AI is reshaping the future of project management.
In the fast-paced world of engineering, effective project management is crucial for success. “The Engineer’s Guide to Project Management: Practical Strategies for Success” is a valuable resource for engineers looking to improve their project management skills by combining technical knowledge with strategic planning and leadership. This comprehensive guide explores the close relationship between engineering and project management, offering a detailed framework for handling complex engineering projects from start to finish. Through practical strategies and actionable insights, this book helps engineers confidently tackle the challenges of project management, ensuring successful outcomes while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. The book begins by introducing the core principles of project management, specifically tailored for the engineering field. Readers learn about the project lifecycle, various methodologies, and the unique role of engineers as project managers. The focus then shifts to the critical phase of project planning, guiding engineers through defining project scope, developing detailed schedules, and managing resources efficiently. This careful planning is highlighted as the key to setting the stage for project success. Risk management, a vital part of any engineering project, is covered in depth, emphasizing proactive identification and mitigation of potential challenges. Engineers are provided with tools to assess risks, develop contingency plans, and navigate uncertainties to keep projects on track. Leadership and communication are highlighted as essential components for the success of engineering projects. The book discusses the qualities of effective leaders, the importance of clear and consistent communication, and strategies for fostering team collaboration and resolving conflicts. Strong leadership is presented as the driving force behind guiding engineering teams to achieve their goals. The financial aspects of project management are also thoroughly examined, with practical techniques for creating and managing project budgets. Engineers learn how to control costs, identify potential overruns, and maintain financial transparency throughout the project lifecycle. Quality management, a cornerstone of engineering excellence, is explored with a focus on integrating quality processes into project workflows. The book provides tools for monitoring quality and emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement to ensure that projects not only meet but exceed standards of excellence. As the project progresses, the book offers guidance on the execution phase, stressing the importance of adhering to project plans while allowing for necessary flexibility. Techniques for monitoring progress, managing changes, and staying aligned with project goals are covered in detail. In the final stages of the project lifecycle, the book provides a roadmap for completing deliverables, conducting post-project reviews, and capturing valuable lessons learned for future endeavors. The importance of recognizing project achievements and preparing teams for future challenges is also underscored. Looking ahead, the conclusion of the book offers insights into emerging trends and technologies that are shaping the future of engineering project management. Engineers are encouraged to embrace continuous learning and improvement, ensuring they remain at the forefront of their field. “The Engineer’s Guide to Project Management: Practical Strategies for Success” is more than just a manual; it is a comprehensive roadmap for engineers seeking to master the complexities of project management. Through real-world examples, practical tools, and actionable strategies, this book equips engineers with the knowledge and skills needed to lead successful projects, drive innovation, and achieve excellence in their careers. Whether you are an experienced engineer looking to refine your project management capabilities or a newcomer aiming to build a strong foundation, this book will be your trusted companion on the journey to project management mastery in the engineering world Here are 10 keywords for “The Engineer’s Guide to Project Management: Practical Strategies for Success”: Engineering / Project Management / Strategic Planning / Leadership / Risk Management / Quality Management / Resource Management / Budgeting / Team Collaboration / Continuous Improvement
The purpose of this book is to shed light on the performance and personal competencies of information technology (IT) project managers in South Africa. Predictive models are built to determine what project managers consider the crucial competencies they should possess to deliver an IT project successfully. This investigation takes place in the context of poor IT project success rates globally and, in particular, in South Africa. This novel research seeks to extend the debate on project success beyond what constitutes success or failure, but seeks to find clarity in what IT project managers believe are the essential competencies in practice. This quantitative research gathered data by way of an online survey based on literature regarding the Project Management Competency Development Framework (PMCDF). The population consisted of IT project managers in South Africa. Four hundred and two respondents chose to share their insights. Through the use of descriptive and multivariate statistics, major competency factors were identified. These factors were used in structural equation modelling to build various validated predictive models. This book contributes to the current body of knowledge by uncovering the competencies that IT project managers consider themselves competent in. The structural equation models indicated predictors of perceived competence by IT project managers and where these perceived competencies differ from literature. Twelve managerial implications are highlighted in the final chapter that seek to draw the myriad threads together into a coherent summary. It is apparent that IT project managers do not consider the PMCDF important in its entirety, but instead choose to focus on certain competencies.
A fresh look at a “robot-proof” education in the new age of generative AI. In 2017, Robot-Proof, the first edition, foresaw the advent of the AI economy and called for a new model of higher education designed to help human beings flourish alongside smart machines. That economy has arrived. Creative tasks that, seven years ago, seemed resistant to automation can now be performed with a simple prompt. As a result, we must now learn not only to be conversant with these technologies, but also to comprehend and deploy their outputs. In this revised and updated edition, Joseph Aoun rethinks the university’s mission for a world transformed by AI, advocating for the lifelong endeavor of a “robot-proof” education. Aoun puts forth a framework for a new curriculum, humanics, which integrates technological, data, and human literacies in an experiential setting, and he renews the call for universities to embrace lifelong learning through a social compact with government, employers, and learners themselves. Drawing on the latest developments and debates around generative AI, Robot-Proof is a blueprint for the university as a force for human reinvention in an era of technological change—an era in which we must constantly renegotiate the shifting boundaries between artificial intelligence and the capacities that remain uniquely human.
This book is an essential resource that presents a state-of-the-art theory and process of project management. Packed with essays and insights from the field's top professionals,?this authoritative guide?is the resource professionals and students rely on for its practical guidance and big picture overview of the entire field: scheduling and budgeting, engaging stakeholders, measuring performance, managing multiple projects, resolving conflicts, using agile practices, and more. Whether you need advice keeping projects on track or help preparing for certification, this new edition explains every principle, process, and development. Revised to reflect the latest changes to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge?(PMBOK®),?the fifth edition includes new information on how to: Close the strategy-implementation gap Tap the power of digital transformation Navigate M&A environments Revise your methods for nonprofit settings Keep pace with your evolving role Filled with models, case studies, and in-depth solutions, The AMA Handbook of Project Management helps you master the discipline, overcome obstacles, and fast track your projects and career.
This book is a collection of outstanding research papers presented at the World Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Advances and Applications (WCAIAA 2023), organized by Sir Padampat Singhania University, India and is technically sponsored by Soft Computing Research Society during March 18–19, 2023. The topics covered are agent-based systems, evolutionary algorithms, approximate reasoning, bioinformatics and computational biology, artificial intelligence in modeling and simulation, natural language processing, brain-machine interfaces, collective intelligence, computer vision and speech understanding, data mining, swarm intelligence, machine learning, human-computer interaction, intelligent sensor, devices and applications, and intelligent database systems.
In today's complex world, the intersection of inclusion, equity, and organizational efficiency has reached unprecedented levels, driven by events like the great resignation, the emergence of workplace cultures such as #MeToo and Bro culture, and societal movements like Black Lives Matter and pandemic-exposed disparities. This convergence highlights the urgent need for transformative change in healthcare, education, business, and technology. Organizations grapple with issues like racial bias in Artificial Intelligence, fostering workplace psychological safety, and conflict management. The escalating demands for diversity and inclusivity present a pressing challenge, necessitating holistic solutions that harness collective perspectives to drive real progress. Transformational Interventions for Business, Technology, and Healthcare emerges as a beacon for academic scholars seeking actionable insights. Dr. Burrell's two decades of university teaching experience, combined with a prolific record of academic publications and presentations, uniquely positions them to lead the way. The book, through an interdisciplinary lens, addresses the intricate challenges of our times, offering innovative solutions to reshape organizations and promote inclusivity. Covering topics such as workplace intersectionality, technology's impact on equity, and organizational behavior dynamics, this comprehensive resource directly addresses scholars at the forefront of shaping our future. By dissecting problems and providing evidence-based solutions, the book empowers readers to contribute significantly to the ongoing dialogue on inclusion, equity, and organizational development, making it a guiding light as the call for change reverberates across industries.
This book sheds light on the fundamental and innovative topics in information systems and their societal impact on individuals and organizations. It mainly focuses on the role of artificial intelligence in organizations, human-computer interaction, IS in education and industry, and IS security, privacy, and trust. The outcomes are expected to assist the decision-makers in formulating the required policies and procedures for using cutting-edge technologies.
Many of the project management methods and techniques of the past are still being used today, even though the technology, management and environment have changed. Information Technology Project Management explores the need to employ a modern project management approach to reflect today's environment. Focusing on IT projects, Lientz provides a comprehensive examination of the project management process, from the initiation of the project through to the planning, design, execution and closing. Key Features: - Detailed coverage of PMBoK and PRINCE2 methodologies - Explores the practical aspects of project management - Extensive case studies from a variety of industries - Checklists and scorecards to measure all aspects of the project management process - Coverage of HRM and other 'soft' elements of project management - Guidelines on preventing project problems and failure Based on the authors own extensive industry and teaching practice, Information Technology Project Management is an essential resource for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students studying project management. Earlier editions of this work were published as Breakthrough Technology Project Management.
