AI Beyond the Sales Pitch - A Project Manager's Experience

Explore practical AI implementation strategies in this 53-minute conference talk that cuts through industry buzzwords to deliver real-world insights from a senior project manager with global experience across banking, government, insurance, and healthcare sectors. Learn metacognitive approaches to AI adoption that focus on thinking about how teams conceptualize and approach artificial intelligence projects at all organizational levels. Discover the critical differences between step-by-step processes and intuitive skills required for successful, flexible AI implementations. Gain clarity on Narrow AI (Weak AI) definitions and applications while understanding the crucial importance of data lineage in AI projects. Examine green and red flags from actual AI deployments to identify warning signs and success indicators early in project lifecycles. Master strategies for empowering domain experts with AI tools and acquire a comprehensive framework for planning AI projects that deliver measurable impact. Benefit from candid discussions of both project successes and failures, designed to help organizations move AI initiatives from conceptual imagination to practical implementation. Walk away with actionable knowledge to lead more intelligent, efficient, and human-centered AI projects while avoiding common pitfalls and industry hype.