Super Powered Project Managers
Project Management is a complex and demanding discipline that requires a delicate balance of art and science based on the culture of the organization and the project being supported. As project managers, we utilize our creative communication, collaboration, and planning abilities as well as our technical data analysis, risk management, and decision-making skills to navigate ever-changing variables. Artificial Intelligence technology, such as NeuZeit’s Project Sense tool, is a powerful ally that can support us and enhance both the art and the science of project management, turning us into Super-Powered Project Managers.
The art of communication, collaboration, and planning:
All project managers know how important effective communication and collaboration are to successfully leading projects, but traditional methods can be slow, clunky, and full of misunderstandings. We often rely on pulling teams together to gain feedback and share key updates through static documents such as status reports. This approach takes valuable time away from the project and requires all team members to speak the same language and feel comfortable enough to be honest for the information to be accurate. It also means that the updates leaders receive are often dated as projects are continuously evolving and changing. With Project Sense, we can facilitate seamless information sharing between and among team members, stakeholders, and leadership, providing instant feedback and opening the door for new communication channels. This real-time and individualized approach gives us the power of speed and accuracy, allowing us to improve team dynamics, foster collaboration, and reduce conflict.
The possibilities for automation of manual and time-consuming tasks doesn’t stop there. With Project Sense, we can harness the power of machine learning for many of our planning activities such as developing schedules, completing charters, and managing RAID logs. Project Sense will be enhanced over time so that as we learn and collect more data, Project Sense will have more accurate predictions and recommendations. This frees us up to focus on our true expertise of strategic planning, team collaboration, and problem-solving and allows our teams the time needed to focus on the work. Not only does this help each of us to be efficient and to operate at top-of-license, but it also boosts our ability to consistently utilize best practices by eliminating the possibility of human error.
The science of data analysis, risk-management, and decision-making:
When it comes to guiding our teams to success, the importance of data cannot be overstated. Collecting the information we need to be successful can feel like a never-ending task as data points are ever-changing and, in many cases, do not exist. By the time data need is identified, a risk or issue has often occurred leading us into a cycle of chasing yesterday’s news. If we can obtain what we need, endless hours are spent trying to analyze it and understand the story it tells. With Project Sense, we can identify patterns, trends, and correlations that may not be noticeable to the human eye.
Project Sense’s ability to go beyond basic reporting by tapping into predictive analytics enables us to be super decision-makers. Historical data and real-time information are leveraged to identify potential risks, estimate their impact, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Proactive mitigation becomes possible based on objective information, reducing the risks associated with relying solely on intuition or subjective feedback. We no longer must face delays of analysis paralysis as we struggle to acquire and interpret the information stakeholders require. Rather, we can guide our teams through assessing the potential outcomes of different choices and select the best course of action with confidence.
AI has emerged as a powerful tool for Project Managers supporting both the art and the science of the discipline. The synergy of our project management expertise coupled with Project Sense’s insights helps to strike the right balance between subjective judgment and objective analysis empowering us to excel in our roles. This coupling drives innovation while navigating complexities, improving team dynamic, and delivering successful projects in an increasingly competitive business landscape. With Project Sense at our side, we can become Super-Powered Project Managers.
