S9E206: Fast Forward to the Past – Dodging the bullets of tech trends like AI to deliver perfect projects with Prof. Eddie Obeng
In this episode, Val and Dale engage with Professor Eddie Obeng to explore the multifaceted implications of AI in today's world. They discuss the hype surrounding AI, its potential benefits and challenges in various sectors, particularly healthcare and governance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of human elements in technology, the need for a balanced perspective on AI's role in society, and the necessity of dreaming a better future rather than getting swept up in the gold rush mentality.
📖 All Change! [Project Chatter Edition]
Takeaways
- AI is both a potential savior and a threat.
- The hype around AI often overshadows its practical applications.
- Understanding the human element is crucial in technology adoption.
- Persuasion plays a significant role in the AI gold rush.
- AI can enhance healthcare but must be approached cautiously.
- The future of work will be shaped by how we integrate AI.
- Governance can benefit from AI, but ethical considerations are paramount.
- Community values should guide the implementation of AI.
- AI's limitations must be acknowledged to avoid over-reliance.
- Dreaming a better future is essential for meaningful progress.
Guest
Prof Eddie Obeng
Learning Director at Pentacle Ltd
Eddie ignored the maxim, “Stay in your lane”. Prof Eddie Obeng travelled many lanes in parallel. A world-class speaker, educator, author of ten books, on topics ranging from leadership to business acumen, centred on his New World Framework presented in a popular TED Talk. His best-seller _All Change! _an adventure-story-style book on, 'How to make projects work for you', was widely read and, kick-started the drive of project management from specialism to mainstream. He earned the Sir Monty Finniston award, for contributions to project management, for his research and development of concepts, frameworks and practical tools. The design community adopted, and now teach his project models as standard. The UK uses his innovation framework for allocating investment. A digital pioneer, he created QUBE described by The Wall Street Journal as” the most human centred virtual campus for teaching global executives”. He founded the world’s first Virtual Business School, Pentacle with the public sector and bulk of the FT500 as clients. He says his education in Engineering, Biotechnology and Economics make dealing with today’s complexity, straight forward. Oh! and when travelling to clients for work, he flies his own helicopter! The New Edition of _All Change! _is out And he thinks you should probably get hold of it now!
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