Artificial intelligence and the future of management: Lessons from a project management consultancy

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This case examines how a medium-sized European technology consultancy successfully implemented AI chatbots to perform project management functions traditionally handled by middle management. Faced with rapid growth yet committed to maintaining a flat hierarchy, the company developed an innovative solution: three AI-powered chatbots integrated with their internal communication platform. These virtual assistants perform various management tasks, from monitoring working hours and resource allocation to facilitating information sharing and automating routine administrative processes. The case provides insights into how the chatbots were conceived, developed, and implemented, and explores their impact on employee productivity, company culture, and project management effectiveness. It highlights both the benefits and the challenges of using AI to support project management in non-hierarchical organisational structures. This case study offers lessons for organisations seeking to maintain agile structures whilst scaling operations, particularly those interested in leveraging AI technologies to enhance project management processes.

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ORCID for Nicholas Dacre: orcid.org/0000-0002-9667-9331

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