Is AI all smoke and mirrors, or will it transform our profession?
Is AI all smoke and mirrors, or will it transform our profession?
This research article delves into the impact of digital transformation on project management, specifically examining the role and effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within this sphere. Amidst widespread claims of AI's transformative potential, this review adopts a critical perspective to distinguish between hyperbolic assertions and the practical utility of AI technologies in enhancing project delivery, highlighting how AI can automate repetitive tasks, provide predictive insights, and significantly augment the strategic capabilities of project managers. However, it also emphasises the necessity of a supportive organisational culture that embraces a data-driven approach and continuous learning to leverage AI effectively. The discussion outlines actionable steps for project teams to integrate AI meaningfully into their operations, starting with identifying project pain points, preparing data for AI, and initiating small-scale pilot projects.
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Project Management, Predictive Analytics, Strategic Planning, Organisational Culture
Dacre, Nicholas
90ea8d3e-d0b1-4a5a-bead-f95ab32afbd1
2024
Dacre, Nicholas
90ea8d3e-d0b1-4a5a-bead-f95ab32afbd1
Dacre, Nicholas
(2024)
Is AI all smoke and mirrors, or will it transform our profession?
Project, 319 (Summer 2024).
Abstract
This research article delves into the impact of digital transformation on project management, specifically examining the role and effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within this sphere. Amidst widespread claims of AI's transformative potential, this review adopts a critical perspective to distinguish between hyperbolic assertions and the practical utility of AI technologies in enhancing project delivery, highlighting how AI can automate repetitive tasks, provide predictive insights, and significantly augment the strategic capabilities of project managers. However, it also emphasises the necessity of a supportive organisational culture that embraces a data-driven approach and continuous learning to leverage AI effectively. The discussion outlines actionable steps for project teams to integrate AI meaningfully into their operations, starting with identifying project pain points, preparing data for AI, and initiating small-scale pilot projects.
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Published date: 2024
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This critical review is crucial for both project leaders and academic study as it examines the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on project management. It aids practitioners in leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and strategic decision-making in project environments by distinguishing between the potential hype and the practical applications of AI. For researchers, the review provides insights into AI's role in digital transformation, offering a foundational perspective on the integration challenges and benefits.
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Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Project Management, Predictive Analytics, Strategic Planning, Organisational Culture
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Local EPrints ID: 492598
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/492598
ISSN: 0957-7033
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