“Project Management & Beyond: A Peak Into the Future": October Joint Special Interest Forums Summary
Written by: Alex Leonard, PMP
Presentation Overview
AI
Doug Ware is a Systems builder with over 30 years in the technology industry. He noted that as a kid, he was always very interested in AI. He explained about emerging technologies in AI that generate answers word-by-word. He also noted that there is a large misconception that AI can think and do things by itself, where as they actually need to be triggered by a person.
Oliver Yarbrough is a Project Management Trainer and works with AI in relation to project management. He also hosts the podcast “Not Your Father’s AI Show”. Oliver emphasized the importance of using automation to optimize workflows and minimize busy work.
HR Recruiting
Amy Chestnut is the director of HR at Rare Disease Research, LLC. Amy’s organization helps provide many services including talent acquisition, Pediatric Trials and Research. In the forum, Amy discussed the types of skills, experiences, and personalities that she might look for in clinical project management. Some of these skills include flexibility, being resourceful, and having a passion for healthcare.
Brett Horsely, with Legent Finance & Accounting, has a background in sales, marketing, and recruiting. He helps fill roles for Contract, Contract for Hire, and Full Time. Brett also hosts a podcast called “Straight From the Horsely’s Mouth” discussing tips on hiring, resumes, job seeking, and employee retention. Brett explained that we have the most diverse workplace, generationally, that the world has ever seen. He noted that the commonality between these generations is that everyone wants the same things – they just prioritize them differently.
Dana Neiger is the Co-Founder for HIVE Talent Acquisition Firm in Sandy Springs. HIVE can help in a number of areas such as fractional HR leadership and establishing HR compliance for small-to-medium business. Dana explained a few things to do when looking for a new job: 1) Track job you apply for in a spreadsheet. 2) Push the bar, but don’t put yourself in despair. 3) Understand your worth.
"DEI" | "ESG"
Solama Acolatse-Narnor, with a background in architecture, is a sustainability consultant with The Dragon Group. Solama emphasizes the need for sustainability as it humanizes the DEI & ESG Industries. She believes that performance comes from areas other than skill, such as environment, emotional safety, etc.
Dr. April Ripley, with Permier Image, is a trainer focusing on intercultural awareness. She works with clients around the world helping them bridge the gap between cultures and backgrounds in the workplace. April charged the audience to challenge assumptions and misinformation in the workplace.
Dr. Frank Lee Harper, Jr. is the Vice Chancellor at Cambridge Corporate University. Throughout the course of his career, he has had the opportunity to utilize project teams to study the effectiveness of the ways teams communicate and collaborate with each other. He discussed the importance of being a “Strategic Hustler”, or an innovative futurist.
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