The Future of Work: How AI is Transforming Project Work

OVERVIEW

Description:

Artificial intelligence and Generative AI is rapidly transforming the nature of knowledge work. In this session, we will explore how AI is automating routine tasks and augmenting human capabilities. This creates new opportunities for knowledge workers willing to adapt and develop new skills. However, it also poses potential challenges that must be proactively addressed.

We will discuss specific examples of how AI is impacting knowledge work roles and activities. The learning objectives are to understand these AI-driven changes, recognize emerging roles and skills, appreciate the importance of adaptability, and consider the power skills necessary to thrive in an AI world. The future of knowledge work will require openness to change and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand how AI automates repetitive knowledge work tasks, allowing workers to focus on higher-value activities.

2. Recognize how AI augments project capabilities and creates opportunities for project managers.

3. Learn emerging roles and skills from the integration of AI into knowledge work.

4. Appreciate the importance of adaptability as AI changes knowledge work roles, activities, and skills.

5. Understand the power skills (critical thinking, systems thinking, problem solving, adaptive leadership) necessary for knowledge workers to thrive in an AI world.

About the speaker

David Mantica is the VP and General Manager for SoftEd US. Fueled by his passion for developing empowered knowledge workers through training and coaching, he helps companies develop their teams with the critical skills to stay effective in the face of VUCA.  

Drawing from his experience having successfully building and selling his B2B training firm (growing it from $0 to $13M in seven years), David speaks on the impact of technology on leadership and management, helping organizations cope with the ever-changing demands and complexities of modern business.  

With over 27 years of experience and more than 700 speaking engagements, he has inspired better work practices in marketing, product management, project management, software development, executive management, and other key areas of technology and business operations.   

David resides in Raleigh-Durham, NC, where he provides consulting to business owners. Driven by his love for helping people grow while maintaining their mental health, he also mentors several rising executive leaders, providing pro bono career coaching services that utilize his Career Insurance methodology.