The Profession That Mistakes Process Compliance for Value Delivery Won't See AI Coming / Alistair Godbold, Nichols & APM

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this insightful interview, Alistair Godbold, a seasoned project management expert, shares his perspectives on the impact of AI on project delivery, the importance of human skills, and how the profession can adapt to technological changes. Discover how curiosity, creativity, and ethical considerations will shape the future of project management in an AI-driven world.Key TopicsImpact of AI on project managementThe importance of human skills and creativityAdapting to technological change in projectsAction ItemsFocus on outcomes rather than processesDevelop AI literacy and critical thinking skillsMove up the value chain by enhancing human skillsChapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:00 Alistair's Background and Perspectives on Technology03:18 Hope and Worries for Future Project Professionals04:42 Lessons from Early Career and Curiosity05:41 The Role of Learning and AI in Knowledge Acquisition06:21 A Fundamental Mistake in Project Delivery07:21 The Limitations of Process and Logic08:39 Human Qualities in Change Management09:45 AI's Support in Project Stages11:15 The Human Element in AI-Driven Projects11:47 Impact on Other Industries and Future Skills12:36 Experience and Skills for Future Architects13:46 Gamification and Experience Building14:31 Human Skills in the Age of AI15:36 Control, Complexity, and Adaptability16:12 Balancing Control and Flexibility17:23 Control and Bias in Project Management18:48 Probing and Eliciting Emergent Behavior in AI19:55 The Inflection Point of AI Adoption21:00 Risks of Fizzling Out or Fading Away21:44 Historical Parallels: Steam, Internet, and AI23:13 Market Pressure and AI Investment24:34 Building Infrastructure for AI25:35 Cultivating Critical Thinking in an AI World26:27 The Importance of Memory and Questioning27:32 Connecting and Reasoning with AI28:15 Moving Up the Value Chain as a Project Professional29:53 The Future Skills of Project Managers31:10 Resistance and Change Management32:20 Balancing Certainty and Uncertainty32:44 The Next Generation's Adaptability33:27 The Speed of Technological Change34:25 Societal and Workplace AI Integration35:25 The Role of AI in Society and Work35:58 Job Displacement and AI Washing37:12 The Future of Success in Society and Projects38:08 Inspirations and Recommended Reads40:17 The Power of Philosophy and Critical Thinking40:58 Final Advice and Closing Remarks42:23 Unleash the Code 1 Second.mp342:26 james .mp443:04 Exploring Key Themes in Project Flux43:26 Unleash the Code Intro.wavEveryday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showSubscribe to the Project Flux Newsletter!All our podcasts commentate on the weeks hottest news brought to you by the Project Flux Newsletter! Get a step ahead on the world of AI and tech, subscribe and get the weekly newsletter to your inbox every Monday!Sign Up to Newsletter Project Flux is independently owned, funded, and operated by its founder. Any external references or features are for community benefit only and do not imply endorsement, control, or ownership.

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