PM in the AM - April 16th 2025
PM in the AM Chapter Event 7 – 8 AM CDT
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
A link to the meeting will be emailed with your registration confirmation
Speaker Name: Dr. Jacob Kashiwagi, PhD
Presentation Title: Leading Projects in the Age of Automation: Enhancing Efficiency, Reducing Risk, and Driving Results
Overview: As automation and AI reshape industries, project managers must adapt to remain effective leaders. This session explores how automation enhances project efficiency, reduces human error, and minimizes risks—leading to more predictable and successful outcomes. Attendees will learn how to shift from traditional oversight to strategic leadership by leveraging automation for better decision-making, clearer communication, and improved stakeholder engagement. By embracing automation, project managers can drive greater value while reducing costs, timelines, and inefficiencies.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how automation minimizes project risks, reduces delays, and improves overall efficiency.
- Learn how to transition from tactical project management to strategic leadership in an AI-driven environment.
- Discover how automation can cut costs by up to 30%, accelerate delivery timelines (on time / on budget), and enhance quality.
- Explore strategies for securing stakeholder buy-in by using data-driven insights and performance metrics.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Jacob is a thought leader in the areas of education, leadership development, procurement, and supply chain management. He received his PhD from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the area of Supply Chain Management. His research led him to co-develop the Best Value Approach, a revolutionary and internationally renowned approach to business. Their groundbreaking model is the most licensed technology out of Arizona State University in the past 20 years (62 licenses) and has been tested on over 2,000 projects valued over $6 billion in services, with a 98% success rating (on time, within budget, and client highly satisfied), and savings of 10-30% on all project costs. The global success of the Best Value Approach inspired Dr. Jacob to author the No-Influence Leadership Model, a radical approach to teaching leadership skills to students and professionals. This unique methodology emphasizes that effective leadership is about understanding and aligning expertise without attempting to change or influence others. Using his professional and educational experience, he has taught this approach to thousands of management professionals, college students, and high school students. He has personally mentored over 150 students helping them use the No Influence Leadership Model to develop lucrative careers and overcome personal instability.
For any question before or after the event, please contact
speakerscommittee@pmi-milwaukee.org
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