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GenAI Makes Project Managers More Productive, Collaborative, Creative and Effective, finds new research from Project Management Institute
A new report from Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading authority for project professionals, explores how high adopters of GenAI (or "trailblazers") are leading the charge in embracing GenAI, unlocking performance enhancements, advancing GenAI adoption, and sharing their learnings to propel business transformation. The report, "First Movers' Advantage: The Immediate Benefits of Adopting Generative AI for Project Management," surveyed 500 project professionals from around the globe, all using GenAI in their project work. Organizations that encourage GenAI adoption see an increased use of GenAI among project professionals, setting the stage for transformative and positive outcomes, including: Trailblazers are more productive (93% of trailblazers versus 58% of low adopters or "explorers"), elevating their problem-solving (89% vs. 46%), and more effective (88% vs. 50%) by using GenAI.High adopters are strengthening their interpersonal skills - which PMI calls "power skills." With GenAI, they are boosting collaboration (83% of trailblazers versus 32% of explorers) and creativity (84% vs. 44%).Using GenAI, high adopters are seeing other project improvements, including project scope (87% trailblazers versus 34% explorers), scheduling (85% vs. 46%), cost (85% vs. 42%) and quality management (91% vs. 40%) A study by Microsoft and LinkedIn shows that the use of GenAI doubled in the last few months of 2023, with 75% of knowledge workers using it, a trend PMI has seen explode in its nearly one-million-member community of project professionals. "Our research shows that GenAI trailblazers know how to maximize adoption to elevate their performance, navigate complex work, and usher in GenAI across their teams. They're standing out from their peers for their innovative leadership," said Pierre Le Manh, PMP, President & Chief Executive Officer of PMI. "We want to ensure project professionals who haven't yet added this technology to their toolbox can quickly get up to speed and benefit from GenAI given its exponential growth." Learning from High Adopters - Bringing Explorers on Board Project professionals leading GenAI adoption are already building strategic advantages over those still in the initial stages: Trailblazers are already mastering the critical skill of prompt engineering, the key to unlocking the full potential of GenAI.Trailblazers stand out because they use GenAI for more complex tasks, such as data analysis, planning, and risk management. These high adopters are three times more likely to strengthen their skills with GenAI when compared with explorers (36% vs. 12%).High adopters also recognize the importance of actively advocating for organizational adoption. "GenAI is transforming every industry, which will create more opportunities for project professionals because they will help organizations implement this disruptive technology," said Le Manh. "A key insight from the report is that it's much harder to accelerate adoption without organizational support. Trailblazers are ten times more likely to work for organizations that empower them to use GenAI. It's these forwarding-thinking organizations and their trailblazing project professionals that are seizing this moment and ready to lead the GenAI revolution." Developing GenAI Resources with Project Professionals in Mind As the leading authority in project management, PMI has a unique view into a global community of knowledge workers nearly one million strong. This community has enthusiastically embraced both PMI InfinityTM, a GenAI tool developed by PMI, and trainings offered by PMI. Together, PMI and its members are elevating the skills of the profession. In this unique moment in time, those professionals who are actively experimenting with GenAI are sharing their results with their fellow project professionals in the PMI community. PMI is poised to launch a series of GenAI prompts, specific to a variety of industries and use cases, as an additional resource for project professionals. Research has shown that effective prompt engineering helps yield stronger quality answers and a better overall GenAI experience. Providing a starting point and bridging the gap between trailblazers and explorers, PMI is introducing a Prompt Library to PMI InfinityTM. Project professionals can use PMI Infinity TM as an on-the-job partner that delivers interactive and detailed responses designed for project work. The new curated repository of prompts, already vetted by the PMI community, will help users level up projects by providing an accessible entry point for developing precise prompts to support their day-to-day integration of AI into their workflow. To read more about AI adoption, see here. Visit Infinity.pmi.org to do more with AI today. And visit pmi.org/explore/ai-in-project-management to stay updated on PMI's newest AI offerings. About Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI is the leading authority in project management, committed to advancing the project management profession to positively impact project success. We empower professionals to excel in project management practices through our growing global community, knowledge sharing, and best-in-class certifications -- driving positive change in organizations and communities. Since 1969, our unwavering mission has been to advocate for the profession by offering life-long learning and connections to sharpen high-demand skills. Today, PMI provides professionals at every stage of their career journey with the globally recognized standards, online courses, thought leadership, events, and tools they need to succeed. With more than 300 chapters around the world, PMI members can network, find mentors, access career opportunities, and learn from peers, working together to drive greater impact.
CXOToday.com
Tue, 9 Jul, 10:08 AM UTC
Cut Your Workload in Half With This All-in-One AI Tool
The following content is brought to you by PCMag partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Deal pricing and availability are subject to change after the time of publication. Want to turn your 40-hour work week into just 20 hours? Let AI handle repetitive tasks while you get more important work done. 1minAI combines ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI, and more amazing tools into one platform without monthly fees. Pay just $39.99 and gain access to the platform for life (reg. $234). You'd normally have to pay for these tools separately and on a regular basis, but 1minAI compiles them all so you don't have to. You do have to use your one million monthly credits wisely because usage depends on the model you select and will ultimately decide how much mileage you get out of the tool. Unused credits roll over for future use. With all of the best AI tools in one place, you can generate text, images, and voice-overs faster than ever. Next time your boss asks you to do the meeting minutes, just upload the audio and proofread the text it spits out. Done. Or, maybe you have to record a training video? Just paste in your script and save hours.
PC Magazine
Tue, 27 Aug, 8:02 PM UTC
Smash Deadlines with a Variety of AI Tools in One Platform
Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you'll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We live in a world where most business professionals are trying to do more with less. So, it only makes sense that any shortcut or hack is welcome to most of us. Imagine having an AI-powered assistant that can handle writing, editing, image processing, and even interacting with PDFs -- all in one platform. That's what 1minAI delivers, and a lifetime Pro Plan subscription is just $39.99 (reg. $234). This all-in-one tool integrates various powerful AI models, combining the best of AI technology into a single user-friendly platform. From creative content generation to detailed image editing, 1minAI is the efficiency boost every business professional needs. 1minAI combines multiple AI tools into one seamless platform. Need to speed up your writing process? You can easily generate blog articles, rewrite content, paraphrase, and check grammar. And if you need to edit images, you can create completely new visuals, upscale photos, and remove backgrounds. This all-in-one platform can also summarize, translate, and query PDFs for fast information access. And if you need help with audio and video editing or enhancements, it can do that, too. With AI models like GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and Llama, 1minAI provides robust tools that can handle a wide range of tasks. Whether you're tackling writer's block, improving visuals, or extracting key insights from PDFs, this tool is designed to help you work smarter, not harder. Best of all, the lifetime subscription ensures you'll never have to worry about recurring fees -- just pay once, and you're set for good (updates are included, too). While 1minAI is a powerful assistant, it's important to note that AI tools are meant to assist, not fully replace human oversight. When generating content or editing images, a little human touch goes a long way in ensuring everything is polished and professional. For just $39.99 (reg. $234), you'll receive lifetime access to all of these 1minAI features -- no recurring fees, no hassle -- with free monthly credits to help you maximize your usage of the AI tools.
Entrepreneur
Sun, 13 Oct, 2:03 PM UTC
Let AI Magicx's content creation tools help you with words and web design for $100
We're not about to share some sketchy website that'll scam you out of your cash while hiring "creatives." But we will share today's best-kept secret for growing your brand: AI. Okay, maybe it's no big mystery, but it's the key to pumping out quality content at lightning-fast speeds to keep up in today's market. You need a memorable logo, website, and article content, but it's hard to do all that as a one-person show. Let AI Magicx's AI content creation tools help you. Just pay a one-time $99.99 fee (reg. $972) for lifelong access. It's a business write-off. If your small business doesn't have a logo, what are you waiting for? Well, you probably couldn't afford to hire a graphic designer. We get it. It's time to use AI Magicx's AI logo generator to make one, or a hundred, to find one that perfectly matches your brand's identity. Then, you'll want to think about creating a website for your business. Check out AI Magicx's chatbot to get help writing code from scratch, and then use the coder tool to get developer assistance and intelligent support with optimizing and refining it. As a small business owner, your work is never done: You'll need content to go onto the website. Regular blog posts about what your brand creates aren't a bad idea. Try the AI article generator tool to transform simple descriptions into full-length content. And make some AI images to go along with it. Using AI Magicx is way cheaper than paying for ChatGPT or Gemini AI every month. Like any AI tool, you're limited to how many outputs you get. AI Magicx allows you to generate 250 images and logos monthly and 100 chatbot messages, which is likely more than you'll need. Get this AI tool for marketing while it's $99.99 for a lifetime subscription (reg. $972). You won't find a lower price anywhere else.
Popular Science
Wed, 16 Oct, 12:15 PM UTC
How to Use AI to Create a PowerPoint Presentation
Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty. Amanda's work has been published in National Geographic, The Guardian, Business Insider, Vice, News Corp, Singapore Airlines, Travel + Leisure, and Food & Wine. Amanda is an Australian living in the cultural center of gravity that is New York City. Nothing is worse than obsessing over the look of a document, only to have it never opened again. You put in extra hours to perfect a presentation, only to learn it won't be used or it was overkill. Ouch. Bypass bothering the designer or working late to whip something up yourself. Artificial intelligence can save you hours of preparing presentations so you can focus on the delivery, not the design. In this job market, you want to do anything you can to impress your team without burning the midnight oil or burning out. AI tools are your best coworker. While Copilot in Microsoft PowerPoint is one choice, I couldn't see the "Copilot" feature in the ribbon of my PowerPoint dashboard, and for the sake of time to make this as fast as possible, I found a dedicated AI presentation maker, Prezi AI. I liked that it sounded Aussie (we shorten everything), and the pricing is accessible. There's a free basic version and various tiers that range from $7 to $39 per month. I went with the mid-range, because the lowest tier didn't come with infographic capabilities. It's $29 per month with a 14-day free trial. Prezi AI promises to create "your best presentation in minutes." Let's see about that. I signed up to Prezi AI Premium and put a reminder in my phone about the free trial end date. I was prompted to enter information about the presentation, so Prezi AI could suggest content and design ideas. You can also upload a PDF which can be helpful for the AI or skip this step for now and choose a template. For the sake of this example, I pulled out some initial brainstorming work I did for a creative campaign that I wanted to present to an agency client. I used this text box to tell Prezi AI what I was looking to achieve. First Prompt: "I want to professionally and creatively present my initial thinking on a campaign for Zayed National Museum in the UAE. I want to combine my notes with the strategist's notes so I can present my idea by telling a story and taking them on a journey. I prefer a minimalist, elegant design. Do you need me to upload the document?" I quickly found out that it's not really an AI chat tool, because it generated a mock design without answering my question. Instead, I saved all the notes into a PDF and re-created the prompt. Prezi AI only uses text content, so don't upload graphics or charts. I liked how it created a "storyboard" presentation, but some of the imagery was off. For example, it had photos of Steve Jobs and the Bucket List movie with Morgan Freeman -- likely because it features a trip to Egypt, although still very off-brand for a UAE campaign. I also added these two sentences to the original prompt: "Only use imagery from this website: http://www.zayednationalmuseum.ae/en/. Incorporate all of the text from the PDF and don't add more to it." Again, it was way off brand, mostly because AI has a hard time understanding cultural sensitivities and nuances. It also even included an image from Pixar movie The Incredibles. I didn't love the output, as it had a hard time following simple instructions like "only include the copy from the PDF," so I picked the one I preferred the most and edited it -- plugging in critical copy it missed and removing images. It took me about 30 minutes to make all the tweaks it needed, and while that wasn't ideal, it still would've taken me much longer to put together an initial deck like this. I would've agonized over the design. It's certainly not perfect, but it's better than wasting precious time trying to do it from scratch. Here's an example slide I didn't have to change: I also liked how the slides move from one to the next, not just swiping to the right but interactively moving like along a map -- you can check it out here. And the more you use AI programs, the more they learn about your style preferences, making the editing process easier each time. Just always make sure you check the words and images it produces.
CNET
Wed, 23 Oct, 2:37 PM UTC
