Will AI Enable Sustainable Project Value? Interview with Dr. Tony Prensa

Interview Project Management Expert – Dr. Tony Prensa – about AI in Project Management

In this wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Tony Prensa, a seasoned IT and project management professional, shares his insights on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming project management. He emphasizes the role of AI as a supportive tool—like a co-pilot—rather than a replacement for project managers. He advocates for combining AI capabilities with emotional intelligence (EQ) to enhance leadership and decision-making. The conversation covers current and future AI use cases in project management, risks, and how project managers should adapt without needing to become technical experts themselves.

Key Points:
AI as a Co-Pilot:
AI should be used to assist project managers in tasks like scope definition, risk prediction, and decision-making—helping them become more efficient and strategic, not replacing them.

Balance Between AI and EQ:
Success in project management will require blending artificial intelligence (for efficiency and insight) with emotional intelligence (for leadership, empathy, and communication).

Pre-Project and Business Case Use Cases:
AI has strong potential in pre-project phases, such as evaluating business case viability or predicting ROI, areas currently underutilized in most organizations.

Project Manager Roles Evolving (Not Replaced):
PMs don’t need to become AI engineers or prompt experts. Instead, they should collaborate with specialists like prompt engineers and data scientists, while maintaining strong business acumen and leadership skills.

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