Bleeding edge projects have the potential to disrupt the marketplace and reshape entire sectors—if they can make it across the finish line. Project leaders share how they shepherd and support extreme innovation in the face of increasing uncertainty.
Michael O’Connor, director of strategy and project management at Medtronic in Minnesota, USA, talks about what it took to develop the world’s smallest pacemaker in a highly regulated environment. Medtronic is a member of PMI’s Global Executive Council.
James Stewart, vice chair at KPMG in London, England, describes how a combination of flexibility and independent assurance can drive success on first-of-its-kind projects.
Marc Lahmann, director of the transformation assurance division for PwC Switzerland in Zurich, shares how leading organizations are adopting artificial intelligence—and what’s needed for this tech to deliver real business value.
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Key Themes:
[00:30] Navigating risks on bleeding edge projects
[04:25] Case Study: Revolutionizing the pacemaker
[08:30] Flexing the project plan
[13:00] Integrating artificial intelligence
[15:26] How to spur cultural change
[17:23] Getting early wins with AI
The Rise of Value Streams and AI in Agile Approaches
Cutting-Edge Technologies in Construction Projects
From Ransomware to Mobile Malware: Emerging Cybersecurity Risks
Advice on Starting Your Project Management Career
Building Buy-In for Sustainability Projects
Where Tech Tools and Human Skills Meet in Project Management
How to Build Resilient Teams
What It’s Like to Be a Woman in Project Management
Fintech Innovation and Risk Management
Project Management Tips for 2023—and Lessons Learned From 2022
Making Project Portfolio Decisions—And Getting Buy-In
2022 Most Influential Projects: Creative Innovation
What’s Ahead for PMOs
How Project Leaders Are Using AI
Why Project Leaders Need Power Skills
How to Build Organizational Agility Into Company Culture
Modern Mobility: How Cities are Reimagining Public Transport
Pushing Innovation in Renewable Energy Projects
Why ESG Is Important to Project Leaders
Keeping Projects on Track Amid High Employee Turnover
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