Episode 26.2: Change Management and AI Implementations with Romaine Charlton

Send us Fan MailAI is transforming how we work, but are we managing that change, or letting it manage us?In this special short session of Powering ProjeX, host Daniela Kellett (DK) reconnects with Romaine Charlton, a seasoned Change Manager, to unpack the human side of AI implementation. Together they explore what happens when project teams rush to deploy generative or agentic AI without first preparing people, prompts, and purpose.This episode bridges two of the biggest conversations in modern project delivery: technological adoption and human readiness.👤 Guest Bio: Romaine Charlton has over 20 years’ experience leading organisations through transformation, across ERP rollouts, digital transitions, and workforce redesigns for global firms like Orica, NAB, SAP, BHP, and Tabcorp. Known for her pragmatic and people-first approach, Romaine helps organisations cut through the noise of change to deliver solutions that are adopted, not resisted. She specialises in practical change management that aligns human behaviour with strategic outcomes.💬 Key Quote: “AI can make work faster, but only humans can make it meaningful.” Romaine Charlton🧭 What You’ll Learn:Why AI adoption requires the same rigour and empathy as any major change initiative.The difference between generative and agentic AI, and how each impacts your people.Why poor prompt engineering can derail productivity and create misinformation risks.The critical role of change management in AI-driven workplaces, from trust to training.How to balance efficiency, empathy, and ethics when introducing automation.⚙️ This Episode Is a Must-Listen If You:Lead digital transformation or AI integration projects.Work in change management and want to modernise your toolkit.Are a project manager trying to balance speed, adoption, and accuracy.Believe technology should augment, not replace, human judgment.🔗 Connect & Learn More:Guest - Romaine Charlton, Change Management Consultant:https://www.romainecharlton.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romaine-charlton/Host - Daniela Kellett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-kellett-813b1337/🧠 Takeaways:Generative AI doesn’t replace thinking, it reshapes it.Human oversight is essential to maintain trust and accuracy.Change management must evolve to include prompt literacy and digital ethics.Every AI project is still a people project, so manage hearts and minds, not just code.⚡ Closing Thought:Productivity isn’t just doing things faster. It’s doing the right things, smarter, and together.In the race to adopt AI, the winners will be those who lead with empathy and vision.🎙️ Subscribe to Powering ProjeX wherever you listen:YouTube: https://youtu.be/2BKeVr65R5kSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ouQGB93q1OThUbNODUedu?si=23eb21e242dc4b2bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/powering-projex-from-vision-to-victory/id1823405814Engage with Powering ProjeX on: X: https://x.com/PoweringProjeXLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powering-projex/?viewAsMember=trueBuy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/PoweringProjeX#PoweringProjeX #ChangeManagement #AIProjects #DigitalTransformation #PromptEngineering #ProjectLeadership #AIAdoption #HumanCentredChange #VisionToVictory #DanielaKellett #RomaineCharlton #LeadershipSupport the showThanks for following Powering ProjeX. Vision: A world where project people are celebrated as the quiet architects of progress: turning the boldest visions into victories through wisdom, courage, and relentless learning.Mission: To equip project professionals to master their craft through raw, authentic conversations with the respected CEOs, experts, and practitioners.Listen to the Powering ProjeX on:You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@poweringprojexSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ouQGB93q1OThUbNODUedu?si=23eb21e242dc4b2bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/powering-projex-from-vision-to-victory/id1823405814In 2026, Powering ProjeX will be publishing some of our long-form content on Patreon. Short form (20 minute episodes) will continue to be published YouTube Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  Head over to our Patreon site for more content and member only offers. Patreon:  https://patreon.com/PoweringProjeXDonation: You can support Powering ProjeX with a one-off or recurring donation at https://buymeacoffee.com/poweringprojexEngage with Powering ProjeX on:X: https://x.com/PoweringProjeXLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powering-projexContent Frequency: Powering ProjeX releases full length podcasts fortnightly on a Monday at 9:00am AEST.Until next tim...