This session explores how artificial intelligence can support project risk identification and improve the selection of project management approaches. Drawing on findings from a design science-based case study, the session demonstrates how AI-driven decision support can enhance transparency, reduce subjective bias, and improve strategic alignment during project planning. Participants will gain practical insights into integrating risk assessment with the selection of predictive, adaptive, and hybrid project management approaches to improve project outcomes.
Many project managers are expected to lead teams without formal authority. This session explores how PMs can build trust, influence stakeholders, and deliver results through intentional leadership behaviors. Drawing on real-world experience and psychological safety principles, participants will gain an understanding of how to foster open communication, establish credibility, and lead confidently, regardless of title or tenure.
Rolling out a new timekeeping system across a city government is more than a technology implementation. It is an organizational change effort that affects employees, supervisors, payroll processes, compliance, and daily operations across many departments with unique requirements (Police, Fire, Library, Planning & Development, IT, Finance, and more). This session is a real-world project story that demonstrates how change management practices were applied from day one to support the implementation of a new timekeeping system for the City of Glendale.
