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 ProfileThe Long Haul—Future-Proofing Infrastructure
Winning on Strategy—The Power of Project Delivery with guest Felipe Daguila
Managing Volatility — Adapt or Fail with guest Jennifer Mercer
Career Development — Landing Your Dream Job with guest Manuel Salero Coca, PMP
Innovation - Changing the Game with guest Alice Pollard
Women in Project Leadership - Gaining Ground with guest Jane Canniff
PMI EMEA Congress Special Episode - The Demands of Digitization
IBM PM Center of Excellence — Staying Relevant with guest Jim Boland
Transformation — Momentum and Mindset with guest Kevin Murphy
Team Leadership — Maximizing Potential with guest Andy Kaufman
Transformation — Risks and Rewards with guest Kevin Murphy
Culture — Millennials in the Workforce with guest Dana Brownlee
2017 Project of the Year — Complexity and Risk w/ Guest Doug Greenwell
Social Good — Leading Development Projects with guest Jane Canniff
Communication — The Path to Payoff with guest Oren Klaff
Digital Transformation — What It Takes with guest Anand Swaminathan
Creativity — Part of the Process with guest Scott Berkun
Agile Ways — An Ongoing Journey with guest Lauri Bingham
Communication — Pitching Your Projects with guest Oren Klaff
Creativity — Make It Part of Your Toolkit with guest Scott Berkun
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