Will AI Enable Sustainable Project Value? Interview with Ross Garland

Interview Project Management Expert – Ross Garland – about AI in Project Management

Ross Garland discusses AI in project management governance, highlighting challenges in accountability and decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of business ownership, optimal board sizes, and investment-quality information. Garland predicts AI will play a significant role in governance frameworks and decision support, while raising questions about accountability and ethics in AI-driven project management.

Key points:
• Governance challenges include misplaced accountability and oversized decision-making committees
• Optimal project board size is 8-10 people maximum
• Investment-quality information is crucial for effective governance
• AI can assist in establishing governance frameworks and supporting decision-making
• Business ownership is essential throughout project lifecycle
• Operational involvement and data should inform project decisions
• AI’s role in project management will likely increase over time
• Questions remain about accountability for AI-made decisions
• There may be a correlation between decision risk and the need for human involvement
• Ethics and responsible AI are important considerations
• AI adoption in project management is inevitable and will impact both project managers and executives

Ross Garland is the President of the Project, Programme & Portfolio Governance Qualification Authority and a leading expert in P3 governance and assurance. A published author and contributor to the UK Cabinet Office’s best practices, he has reviewed key guidance such as OGC’s Management of Portfolios and frequently speaks at conferences and universities.

With over 30 years of global experience, Ross helps organizations build effective P3 governance frameworks, ensuring executive-level visibility, control, and value for money. He is also a specialist in P3 assurance and the Gate Review Process, having implemented and advised on it across multiple regions. Ross works with leading methodologies including PRINCE2, MSP, MoP, P3O, and PMI’s PMBOK, delivering both strategic and hands-on expertise.

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