The rise of resource management: Extracting value, linking profitability, and the AI era

In this episode, Christine Robinson speaks with Ryan Childers, Managing Director of the Resource Management Institute (RMI), about the rise of professionalized resource management and how organizations are increasingly recognizing and extracting its value.They explore the expanding role of resource management and the power of community in advancing the discipline. Ryan also shares insights on the opportunities and challenges of linking resource management practices to project profitability—and what it takes to bridge the gap.Looking ahead, they discuss how AI is set to reshape workforce optimization, with Ryan offering his perspective on how organizations can build strong foundations today to fully leverage AI tomorrow.Key insights:- The rise of a professionalized resource management community- Extracting the value of resource management and why it matters more than ever- The barriers to linking resource management to profitability- Preparing for a future shaped by AI in resource management