S1E2 - ChatGPT as Your Thinking Partner

AI Driven PM

In this podcast episode of "AI Driven PM," host Rick Morris delves into the transformative role of AI, specifically focusing on ChatGPT, in project management. Rick begins by discussing the multifaceted nature of PM, covering project, portfolio, program, people, and practice management. The episode highlights ChatGPT's potential as a thinking partner, helping project managers with tasks like document summarization, brainstorming, and content generation.

Rick shares personal anecdotes and practical examples to illustrate how AI can enhance efficiency and creativity. He addresses common fears about AI, emphasizing the importance of practice and prompt engineering to fully leverage AI tools. Rick also recounts his experience writing books with a co-author and draws parallels to using AI for content creation, underscoring the iterative process that ensures the final output remains true to his vision.

Listeners are guided through hands-on examples, including summarizing requirements, drafting SOW introductions, and role-playing difficult conversations with stakeholders. Rick stresses the importance of validating AI-generated content and offers insights on using AI for generating project documentation, such as risk assessments and acceptance criteria.

Throughout the episode, Rick encourages listeners to experiment with AI tools, integrate them into their workflows, and use them to reduce non-value-added tasks, ultimately improving project management efficiency and effectiveness. The episode wraps up with a reminder to continuously explore and practice with AI to unlock its full potential in project management.

Tune in to "AI Driven PM" for more insights on how AI can accelerate your project management capabilities.