S9E204: AI Revolution in Project Management with Lawrence Rowland
In this episode, the hosts delve into the transformative role of AI in project management, discussing its evolution, practical applications, and the challenges of adoption. They explore the emergence of AI agents, their impact on consulting, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI integration in the workplace. The conversation also touches on the future of work, organisational changes, and the potential breakthroughs that AI may bring to the industry. In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore the interplay between knowledge, AI, and human experience. They discuss the importance of sharing knowledge, the balance between technology and human interaction, and the potential for AI to enhance project management. The dialogue also delves into philosophical perspectives on AI, the future of work, and the role of education in bridging the gap between technology and human understanding. The speakers emphasise the need for experimentation, collaboration, and a human-centric approach to technology, ultimately advocating for a fun and exploratory mindset in navigating the evolving landscape of AI.
Takeaways
- People often feel stiffed by societal advances.
- Experimentation is key in understanding AI's capabilities.
- Building in public fosters confidence and knowledge sharing.
- AI should give us more time for human interaction.
- The transition to AI will be challenging for many.
- Humans often get in the way of technological progress.
- Education systems are struggling to adapt to AI.
- Generative models in AI mirror human intelligence.
- The meaning of life is not limited to intelligence.
Guest
Lawrence Rowland
Project Tech Advisory at Projecting Success (advisory role)
Lawrence helps companies to apply AI to practical project use cases and not get left behind. He works with Projecting Success on their innovation track. He has an engineering, projects, portfolio and consulting background, having worked at Motts, WSP, Bechtel, Booz Allen, CPC and Pcubed, working across Infrastructure, Transport, Government, Energy & manufacturing sectors. He's just an enthusiastic amateur when it comes to AI, teaching himself since 2017, which proves anyone can do it. He lives in the UK and walks hills and reads novels in his spare time. He posts a project AI prompt daily on LinkedIn.
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