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This is just the beginning of the beginning. In this podcast, we'll take project managers past the beginning of the beginning, through the end of the beginning, the beginning of the end, and the end of the end. We will help you think far, think fair, and think broadly about your projects - to help you become a project leader, more aligned with your organization's vision and mission, and more able to provide true project success. This is beyond what most project managers do, and will set you ...
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PM Happy Hour is the place for frank and honest discussion about real world issues in project management. We do it in a way that’s not too dry, though it may get a bit salty from time to time. Each episode, your hosts Kim Essendrup and Kate Anderson we will cover a problem faced in project management today, and share practical advice, real-life examples and the occasional project horror story. Not only that, but every podcast is also an online class! Our host is a PMI Registered Education Pr ...
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Understanding and Power Skills – Keys to AI Success: Interview with Rich Maltzman, Boston University
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Data is integral at any organization. However, data on it’s own doesn’t provide much value. If we want to get more from our data and AI systems, and if we truly want to get machines to become more intelligent, we need to bridge that gap with at least some understanding of those patterns. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schm…
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The Need for Adaptability with AI [AI Today Podcast]
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Adaptability is the ability to adjust to new conditions, environments, or situations effectively and efficiently. It involves being open to change, learning quickly from experiences, and having the flexibility to modify one’s approach in response to shifting circumstances. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer continue …
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Design thinking: don’t take things at face value or you will face plant, with guest Erik Rueter
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In this episode, Kat and Kim talk to Erik Rueter about design thinking in our projects. What’s design thinking, you may be thinking? Design thinking is a methodology that focuses on the end users of a system when we are problem solving. Erik will share 5 different design thinking methods for understanding user needs in a way that not only helps you…
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What is an AI-First Mindset? [AI Today Podcast]
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An AI-First Mindset refers to a proactive and strategic approach to integrating AI into all aspects of your life both personally and professionally. It involves prioritizing and using AI as a key driver for decision-making, innovation, and problem-solving. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss what having an AI-…
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What’s happening with AI and Search? [AI Today Podcast]
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If you’re ever done a web search you know that getting relevant and appropriate answers on the web can take a lot of effort. Oftentimes, it also requires multiple attempts to get relevant results. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss the changing landscape of AI and search. How AI is changing search Already, AI…
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How AI is Transforming Manufacturing and Other Industries: Interview with Linda Yao, Lenovo [AI Today Podcast]
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CIOs everywhere are gearing up for increased investments in AI, while facing challenges and overcoming barriers that come with implementing and scaling AI. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer interview Linda Yao. Linda is COO and Head of AI Solutions and Services at Lenovo. AI’s Impact on CIOs Recently, Lenovo conduct…
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Skip the AI Proof of Concept [AI Today Podcast]
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Here’s a hint as to what is separating the AI failures from successes: skip the proof of concept. When it comes to AI projects go right for pilot projects. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss AI Pilots vs. Proof of Concepts. AI Pilots vs. Proof of Concepts A proof-of-concept is a project that is a trial or tes…
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How AI is Transforming Insurance: Interview with Connor Atchison & Itay Mishan, Wisedocs [AI Today Podcast]
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AI and generative AI is proving transformational in every industry. This includes long established industries like insurance. In particular, the growth of generative AI in the insurance and insurtech space in showing tremendous potential. In this episode of AI Today we interview Connor Atchison (CEO) & Itay Mishan (CTO) at Wisedocs. How is AI used …
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Are We Still Repeating the Same Mistakes with AI? [AI Today Podcast]
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Artificial intelligence has been on the horizon for over seventy years. In fact, the term AI was officially coined in 1956. So, why does it seem so close but also so unattainable? In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss the question: Are we still repeating the same mistakes with AI? Continue reading Are We Still R…
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Episode BE - - Luis Argüelles: The Built Environment and VDC
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What is the Built Environment? How can you get started as a Project Leader in this field? Listen up - you'll learn a lot from Luis!
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Luis Argüelles: The Built Environment and VDC
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Recent Graduate, Teaching Assistant, and now professional project leader Luis Argüelles talks about his exciting new career - and the exciting opportunities abound in the field we may have (in the past) called "Construction", but is now properly called "The Built Environment". He has tips for ALL project managers and PM enthusiasts. Listen in!…
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What Iteration Really Means with AI [AI Today Podcast]
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AI projects aren’t dying because of big problems. Rather it’s the small things that are causing projects to fail. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss what iteration really means for AI projects. Continuous Model Iteration We always say that AI projects are never set it and forget it. Continue reading What Iter…
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Why “Move Fast and Break Things” Doesn’t Work for AI [AI Today Podcast]
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Move Fast and Break Things worked for high flying Silicon Valley startup megatech companies but it doesn’t work for AI projects. Between 70%-80% of AI projects are failing to meet their objectives. With stats like this, it’s clear that breaking things isn’t leading to success in AI. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer…
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The Necessary (and often Missing) “U” in the DIKUW Pyramid [AI Today Podcast]
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One of the most vexing problems in even today’s highly capable intelligence systems is for systems to actually understand what they are generating as output. Repeating a pattern, even a sophisticated pattern, while showing good knowledge of the pattern, doesn’t really help if the system doesn’t really understand what it is generating. In this episo…
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095 - The 5 Foundational Behaviors for Developing Informal Authority, with Kory Kogon of Franklin Covey
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Although an essential part of our project-driven world, most project leaders didn’t set out to be one. For many of us, our first steps into project leadership won’t come with an official title. So, if we are not ‘officially’ project managers, how are we supposed to lead the project? There are a lot of answers to this question, but one approach all …
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Soft Skills for AI: Why Collaboration is Key for AI Success [AI Today Podcast]
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Soft skills are increasingly becoming important for AI, and in particular Generative AI. Collaboration can accelerate learning, creativity, and innovation. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss the critical skill of collaboration. Why Collaboration skills are needed for AI In this episode we discuss why collabor…
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AI in Local Government: Interview with Roxy Ndebumadu [AI Today Podcast]
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AI is being adopted by many organizations and they are seeing dramatic improvement, increased productivity, and cost savings. However, government at all levels, including local governments, are also seeing dramatic improvements when adopting AI. On this episode of AI Today we interview Roxy Ndebumadu. She is the District 4 Councilmember at Bowie, M…
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Unlocking the power of Communication with AI [AI Today Podcast]
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Effective communication is vital for enhancing both human-to-machine and human-to-human interactions with AI. Clear communication ensures more accurate and optimal outputs from AI systems. Additionally, AI tools can improve our communication skills by helping us better articulate and present our ideas and creative needs. In this episode of AI Today…
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Soft Skills for AI: The Necessity & Enhancement of Creativity with AI [AI Today Podcast]
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Creativity is a uniquely human trait that allows for the expression of individuality and a range of emotions. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer continue with our soft skills series discussing creativity. AI, especially generative AI, is transforming personal and professional tasks like writing, report generation, an…
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AI Accountability & Colorado’s Trailblazing AI Consumer Law: Interview with Rep Manny Rutinel [AI Today Podcast]
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On May 17, 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed SB24-205, a pioneering law to protect Colorado consumers using AI systems. The legislation mandates transparency and accountability, ensuring AI technologies are developed ethically and fairly. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer interview Rep Manny Rutinel. He is a Colorad…
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The Rise of Agentic AI [AI Today Podcast]
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Generative AI has significantly influenced content creation, data analysis, and interactive communication, but there is a growing need for intelligent systems to perform tasks with minimal human input. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer dicuss the concept of Agentic AI, including what it is, and why it’s becoming pop…
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Applying CPMAI Methodology to AI Projects: Interview with Laetitia Callegari [AI Today Podcast]
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Companies of all sizes across the globe in just about every single industry are looking to see how AI can provide them a competitive edge. They want AI to provide efficiencies and improve ROI in today’s competitive landscape. As a result, this creates tremendous opportunity in the field of AI for project professionals who are CPMAI certified and fo…
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Why Critical Thinking is Crucial for AI [AI Today Podcast]
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The widespread adoption and use of generative AI means that folks no longer need to be an expert in “hard” skills such as statistics & probability, calculus, or linear algebra to get value from using Generative AI. Instead, the need to use soft skills such as communication, curiosity, problem solving, and adaptability is becoming more important. Co…
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Cognilytica’s AI-Enabled Vision of the Future: Pervasive Knowledge [AI Today Podcast]
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The Four-Part AI-Enabled Vision of the Future In 2018, when at the time we thought AI hype couldn’t get any more hype-y, we at Cognilytica spent time thinking about what the broad implications of AI would be on our individual lives, our business and work lives, and on society in general. This thinking led us to put together our four-part vision we …
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This is an interview between me and ChatGPT 4o. The PDF of this interview (including pictures) are available here.
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Cognilytica’s AI-Enabled Vision of the Future: Enhancing the Human Experience [AI Today Podcast]
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The Four-Part AI-Enabled Vision of the Future In 2018, when at the time we thought AI hype couldn’t get any more hype-y, we at Cognilytica spent time thinking about what the broad implications of AI would be on our individual lives, our business and work lives, and on society in general. This thinking led us to put together our four-part vision we …
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Cognilytica’s AI-Enabled Vision of the Future: AI-Augmented Everything [AI Today Podcast]
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The Four-Part AI-Enabled Vision of the Future In 2018, when at the time we thought AI hype couldn’t get any more hype-y, we at Cognilytica spent time thinking about what the broad implications of AI would be on our individual lives, our business and work lives, and on society in general. This thinking led us to put together our four-part vision we …
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