Kathleen Walch, Director of AI Engagement at the Project Management Institute and co-founder of Cognolitica, shares her expertise on leading AI projects. She discusses the six-step CPMAI methodology for navigating AI complexities, from identifying business problems to data requirements. Kathleen highlights common challenges new AI leaders face, the significance of a data-centric approach, and the shift towards agentic AI. With actionable insights, she addresses how to transform AI hype into meaningful outcomes, encouraging professionals to embrace AI fully.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE
Measure ROI Or It's Not Success
Measure cost, time, and resource impact to confirm value.
If costs exceed savings, the project hasn't succeeded despite model performance.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Pilot Over POC
Avoid relying on sanitized proofs of concept that prove little.
Move to real-world pilots to reveal messier data and true user behavior.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Data Access Delays Break Timelines
Large organizations often take months to grant data access, stalling projects.
Expect delays and plan iterations that begin with accessible subsets of data.
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What if you could navigate the complex landscape of AI projects with a proven methodology?
In this episode, host Andreas Welsch welcomes Kathleen Walch, Director of AI Engagement at the Project Management Institute, as they explore CPMAI, an essential framework for leading successful AI initiatives.
From identifying real business problems to understanding crucial data requirements, Kathleen shares her expertise on the importance of a data-centric approach:
What are the most common challenges new AI leaders run into?
What are the key steps to successful AI projects?
What’s the #1 surprising thing about AI projects and leadership?
What’s next with Agentic AI and how will it change the paradigm of what AI leaders need to do?
With actionable insights and compelling examples, this episode provides an invaluable resource for any business leader seeking to leverage the power of AI.
Don't miss out on learning how to transform AI hype into meaningful outcomes—tune in now!
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