BOOK REVIEW
Book Title: AI-Driven Project Management: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT to Achieve Peak Productivity and Success
Author: Kristian Bainey
Publisher: Wiley
List Price: $50.85
Format: Electronic
Publication Date: April 2024
ISBN-13: 978-1394232215
Reviewer: Soheila Sadeghi, PhD student, PMI Member
Review Date: 06/2024
Introduction
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, and project management (PM) is no exception. “AI-Driven Project Management: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT to Achieve Peak Productivity and Success” by Kristian Bainey explains in detail how AI, specifically ChatGPT, can transform project managers’ everyday operations and provides a comprehensive guide. For project managers navigating the complexities of modern project management with AI, the book offers clear and straightforward guidance about integrating ChatGPT and AI. This will streamline processes, improve decision-making, and improve productivity in their projects. This book emphasizes four key areas where project leaders can significantly enhance their outcomes using AI’s data-driven capabilities in PM-AI: a) enhanced decision-making and risk management, b) optimization and efficiency, c) innovation and strategic insights, and d) ethics, bias reduction, and quality control.
Overview of Book’s Structure
The book is divided into six comprehensive parts, totaling 19 chapters, each focusing on integrating AI and ChatGPT into project management practices. Part I lays the foundation by introducing AI, ChatGPT, and their relevance to project management. It also explores AI implications in various project management approaches, such as predictive, Agile, and hybrid methodologies. Moreover, this part examines the impact of AI on project management and how to navigate ethical challenges in PM-AI. Part II, “Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT,” focuses on the practical applications of ChatGPT on projects. It offers valuable insights into implementing ChatGPT for enhanced communication, decision-making, and managing risks and ethics.
Part III is the core of the book that focuses on the art of prompt engineering. It covers various project management processes, knowledge areas, and industry-specific scenarios with real-world use cases and prompts tailored for project managers. It also explores different project development approaches, such as waterfall, Agile, and hybrid, and provides tips and tricks for using ChatGPT effectively. Part IV, “AI in Action: Practical Applications for Project Management,” highlights advanced features of ChatGPT and how they can be applied to project predictive data-driven analysis, professional development, and the harmonious blend of AI and human talent in projects. Part V explores secure AI implementation strategies, covering principles, AI model integration, and PM-AI opportunities. This section discusses fine-tuning and customizing AI models and the AI model development lifecycle, including a step-by-step guide on fine-tuning using Azure OpenAI Studio. ChatGPT’s power and limitations in project management are also discussed.
Lastly, Part VI explores the future impact of AI on project management and expertise across various industries, discussing the rise of multimodal and identifying areas where project managers can specialize in the PM-AI domain. In addition, current and future trends in IT, healthcare, education, construction, and retail are examined, as well as what needs to be done to keep pace.
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How to cite this review: Sadeghi, S. (2024). AI-Driven Project Management: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT to Achieve Peak Productivity and Success, book review, PM World Journal, Vol. XIII, Issue VIII, August. Available online at: https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pmwj144-Aug2024-Sadeghi-AI-Driven-Project-Management-book-review.pdf
About the Reviewer
Soheila Sadeghi
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Soheila Sadeghi is a Ph.D. student in Organizational Leadership and Evaluation at the University of the Incarnate Word and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). She has more than 10 years of leadership and project management experience in the manufacturing industry. Her extensive experience includes planning and executing high-stakes projects, leading sales and operations, and managing procurement processes.
Ms. Sadeghi has diverse experience in industry and academia. Her research interests focus on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and project management. She has published several peer-reviewed articles and presented at international conferences on topics such as machine learning in project management, AI in education, and finance management. She also is a peer-reviewer for journals such as the Review of Education, Leadership and Policy in Schools, and various American Educational Research Association (AERA) journals. Her work has been recognized with awards, including the Emerging Scholar Award from UIW for two years.
She can be contacted at s.sadeghi15@gmail.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/soheila-sadeghi-bb720020b/
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