- 🎙 Introduction and Speaker Background: The session begins with an introduction of Kevin Laing, an experienced program and project manager with over two decades of experience. He has a background in engineering and an MBA, along with a strong involvement in the PMI community.
- 🤖 GenAI and Project Management: Kevin discusses the relevance of Generative AI (GenAI) in project management, highlighting a journey from initial curiosity to practical application within his organization.
- 🛠 Practical Use of GenAI Tools: The speaker describes using GenAI tools like CoPilot for various project management tasks such as creating project plans, schedules, and risk assessments.
- 🌐 Interactive Exercises: Kevin conducts interactive exercises, encouraging participants to use GenAI tools for their projects, emphasizing the importance of prompt engineering.
- 🧠 Soft Skills in the Age of AI: Discussion on the importance of soft skills such as trust, team engagement, and change management in the evolving landscape of AI-driven project management.
- 📊 Real-World Examples and Case Studies: Kevin shares examples from his own experience, demonstrating how AI tools have been integrated into project workflows and the benefits observed.
June 2024 | GenAI Symphony: Orchestrating Projects with Artificial Intelligence with Kevin Lavering
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About the Speaker
Kevin Lavering has more than 25 years’ experience as a program and project manager and is a company trainer and speaker of project management and leadership courses. He has a bachelor’s degree in engineering (BYU) and an MBA from Seattle University. Kevin also obtained his Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification in 2000. He has been married 35 years and is the parent of five kids who have provided him with many training opportunities in project management.