Does anyone here know, which competences a Project Manager needs in times of AI?

AI is suddenly everywhere. Consultancy, keynotes, leadership offsites, LinkedIn, internal AI-pilots, etc. Everyone talks about AI. But when you ask a practical question, the room often goes quiet: Does anyone actually know, which competences a Project Manager needs in times of AI?

Many project professionals experiment with AI tools, but often do so on their own, intuitively and unsystematically. The result is predictable: fragmented use cases, unclear accountability, and “impressive looking” results that still do not improve delivery. What’s missing now is not excitement but a disciplined approach, clear objectives and shared understanding of the necessary competence. How much of the traditional competences do project managers need if AI takes over most of the project tasks in near future?  Which are the new competences that will be essential in future (on top of the rather basic ICB 4 competences)?

Our webinar will zoom in on the competence shift that AI is driving in project management: from doing tasks manually to governing a socio-technical system where people and intelligent tools jointly shape better decisions, clearer communication, and accountable management. We’ll explore the key human capabilities that make AI use powerful rather than risky: Stronger judgment (knowing when to trust AI and when to challenge), Clearer direction to avoid “just polished generic” results, and Hybrid leadership that sets norms, transparency, and accountability for AI use.

AI is already in your projects, whether you realize it or not. This session will help you better understand the key areas of competence and expertise needed to benefit from AI, identify real skill gaps, and start building the capabilities that will turn AI talk into performance in your organization.

With more than 40 years of leadership and project experience across diverse sectors and countries, Prof Reinhard Wagner has held senior executive roles. As Founder and CEO of Projektivisten GmbH, a consultancy providing project, program, portfolio, change, as well as transformation services, he supports senior executives in achieving results. In academia, Dr. Wagner serves as Associate Professor of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management at the European University Alma Mater Europaea, within the doctoral study programs in Project Management and Applied AI; as Extraordinary Associate Professor at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa; and as Senior Lecturer at Reykjavik University. Dr. Wagner is Honorary Chairman of GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e.V., Honorary Fellow of IPMA, and a fellow of several national member associations. A prolific author, he has published 41 books and several hundred articles and blog posts, with his primary research focus on the Projectification of Society.

Lisätietoja

info@pry.fi