APM AI and Data Analytics Interest Network - AI for PMs: From Research Insight to Real-World Impact

AI is already changing project delivery. Join this practical, interactive session to understand what is real, what is hype, and how project professionals can use AI responsibly.

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday project management practice, but project professionals are not always using the same language, assumptions or level of confidence when they talk about AI. This webinar will explore what AI means for the project profession now, and what it may require from project managers in the future.

Structured as one connected conversation, the session will bring together academic insight, practitioner experience and audience views. Nancy Khialani will frame the discussion through research-informed themes around how project professionals understand, define and use AI, and how AI may support better long-term and more sustainable project decisions. James Garner will lead discussion on Use, Govern and Decide, exploring where AI is being applied in delivery, who is accountable for its use, and where human judgement should challenge or override AI-supported outputs. Mark Barnett is proposed to lead Skills and Systems, considering the knowledge, behaviours and competencies project professionals will need, and how AI changes roles, processes and the wider project environment.

Audience interaction will be built in through five to six short Mentimeter questions introduced at relevant points in the discussion, covering understanding of AI, current use, governance, accountability, human judgement, skills and longer-term value. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of the AI questions that matter for project professionals, and practical prompts for moving from interest and experimentation to responsible use. All named contributors and speakers will be attributed appropriately.

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Date:

Time:

Venue:

Online webinar

Organiser: 

APM London Network and APM AI and Data Analytics Interest Network

CPD:

1.00

Cost:

Free to attend

Who should attend: 

This webinar is suitable for professionals with any level of experience.

Host:

Nermeen Latif, Technical Director at WSP, Fellow of the Association for Project Management and Chartered Project Professional.

Nermeen specialises in programme delivery, governance, assurance and digital transformation, and is passionate about helping project professionals understand how emerging technologies such as AI can be applied responsibly and effectively to improve project outcomes.

Speakers:

Nancy Khialani FHEA, PGCAP, MBA, MSc, BEng - Lecturer in Project Management, University of the West of Scotland, London Campus.

Nancy's research focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence within project management, particularly how project professionals understand, define, use and govern AI in practice. Her wider academic interests include project governance, sustainability, digital transformation and the evolving skills and capabilities required of project professionals, with her work drawing on themes reflected within the APM Body of Knowledge 8th edition.

Mark Barnett - Head of Project Management, Weston University,

Mark Barnett is Head of Project Management at University Centre Weston, where he leads project management education and degree apprenticeship programmes. With experience across technology, infrastructure and higher education, his work focuses on the application of AI, data analytics and digital technologies to project delivery. He is currently undertaking doctoral research into AI in project management.

James Garner - Head of Data and AI, Gleeds

James Garner is Head of AI and Data at Gleeds. A Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Fellow of the RICS, he leads global AI, data and analytics initiatives that help organisations improve project performance and decision-making. James is a recognised industry speaker and advocate for the responsible adoption of AI across the project profession.