Will AI Enable Sustainable Project Value? Interview with Rich Maltzman

Interview Project Management Expert – Rich Maltzman – about AI in Project Management

Rich Maltzman, a project management expert and author, discusses the impact of AI on project management. He emphasizes that AI is a powerful tool that can help project managers get started and overcome writer’s block, particularly in areas like risk identification. However, he stresses the importance of human oversight and the need for “guardrails” to prevent AI from making unchecked decisions. Rich introduces his upcoming book, “AI Powered Leadership,” which explores how project managers can effectively combine their human expertise with AI capabilities. He advocates for a back-and-forth approach when working with AI, treating it as a conversation rather than a simple search engine. Rich also highlights the continued importance of “power skills” (formerly known as soft skills) in project management, even as AI becomes more prevalent. He concludes by encouraging project managers to learn about prompt engineering and to practice training AI bots to better understand their capabilities and limitations.

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As a Master Lecturer at Boston University, Rich designs and delivers impactful graduate-level courses, empowering students—especially practitioners—to drive career growth and make a global impact. With over 40 years of industry experience, including 30 years in Project Leadership and serving as Director of Nokia’s global PMO, he brings deep expertise to the field. A certified PMP®, he is passionate about integrating sustainability into project management. He is also co-founder of EarthPM, LLC, a consulting and training firm at the intersection of sustainability and project management, serving clients like the US Department of Energy, UN, and Massachusetts General Hospital. Co-author of eight books and an active PMI blogger, he is dedicated to advancing the project management profession.