Stephen W. Maye is your host for Projectified with PMI. In this episode, Stephen talks with Dr. Michael Chui of the McKinsey Global Institute. Dr. Michael Chui is a technologist by training, a computer and cognitive scientist, author, and frequent speaker at major global conferences. Michael Chui has conducted lots of fascinating research around automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and digitization.
Michael shares research on the impact that artificial intelligence will have on the workforce, why A.I. presents new opportunities in the project world, how it affects work and the future potential of work, and how project professionals can prepare themselves to thrive in an emergent, exciting and uncertain landscape.
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Key Takeaways:
[:28] Steven introduces Dr. Michael Chui and he gives us some background into his work
[1:40] What Dr. Michael Chui’s research has been about, the motivation behind it and the biggest surprises to come out of it
[8:40] Where Michael sees the significant differences in the project world with the adoption of technological automation
[12:17] The good news: Emphasis on leadership roles and developing connections with people
[14:20] Where Michael anticipates the most significant impacts from automation and digitization
[16:25] Where we are from a social acceptance perspective about machines and robotics
[19:20] Awareness of robotics and automation adoption across the country and on socioeconomic levels
[22:17] How people in professional roles will prepare for a world of increasingly smart technology
[24:48] The good news for project management and project leadership: Immense value placed on leadership and motivation skills
Links:
Michael Chui’s McKinsey & Company ProfileInfectious Disease Control
Citizen-Focused Government Transformation
Africa: New Projects, New Talent
Women in Project Leadership
Financial Services: Innovation Meets Regulation
Transforming Transportation
2020 Jobs Outlook
Change—What’s Next for Project Management
Transformation—The Future of Work
Transformation—Turning Innovation Into Reality
Transformation—Project Management Evolves
PMI Global Conference—Welcome to The Project Economy
Innovation—Inside 4 of the 50 Most Influential Projects
Transformation—The Evolving Customer Experience
Strategy—Trends in Cybersecurity
Innovation—The Future of Construction
Job Skills—Keeping Digital Transformations on Track
Career Development—How to Position Yourself for a Promotion
Leadership—Improving Project Results
Transformation-Future-Proofing Energy Infrastructure
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