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Projectified[R] is your guide to the future of project management. Created by Project Management Institute, this podcast is for people who lead strategic initiatives and collaborate on teams to deliver value to their organizations. It features dynamic thought leaders and practitioners who share their real-world experiences and expertise to inform, inspire and prepare you for success.

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Kathleen Walch
Kathleen Walch is a director at PMI Cognilytica and a recognized expert in artificial intelligence project management. She holds the CPMAI certification and has extensive experience in leading AI initiatives, focusing on delivering value and ensuring project success.
Ron Schmelzer
Ron Schmelzer is a director and general manager at PMI Cognilytica, specializing in artificial intelligence and its application in project management. He is also a CPMAI certified professional and has a strong background in guiding teams to achieve successful outcomes in AI projects.
Cecile Pilot
Cecile Pilot is a senior project and capacity building officer at Defence for Children International in Geneva. She has extensive experience in leading projects that focus on children's rights and empowerment, particularly in the context of gender equality. Cecile is dedicated to advancing the cause of young women and girls through strategic initiatives that promote social impact and community engagement.
Marwa Hammad
Marwa Hammad is the head of global gender strategy and the Youth Education and Entrepreneurship program at Schneider Electric Foundation in Cairo. With a strong background in gender advocacy and project management, Marwa leads initiatives aimed at empowering youth and promoting gender equality. Her work focuses on creating sustainable programs that address educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for young women.
Sanjukta Ghosh
Sanjukta Ghosh is a PMP-certified data and AI leader at Siemens, based in Erlangen, Germany. With extensive experience in leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence to drive project success, she is recognized for her contributions to integrating innovative technologies in project management.
Alexandra Schutz
Alexandra Schutz is a PMI-ACP and PMP-certified director of the program management office at Appfire in Washington, D.C. She specializes in program management and is known for her expertise in aligning project objectives with business strategies, particularly in the context of sustainability and value delivery.

Topics Discussed

AI projects project management failure reasons real value ROI smart metrics agentic AI gender equality project leaders empowerment social impact motivation resilience youth education entrepreneurship artificial intelligence sustainability project management offices value delivery skills for 2025 business transformation
Episodes

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0:00 23:05

How to Avoid AI Project Failure

Guests
Kathleen Walch Ron Schmelzer
Keywords
AI projects project management failure reasons real value ROI smart metrics agentic AI

More and more project professionals are managing artificial intelligence (AI) projects, but teams are struggling to make sure they deliver real value. What makes AI projects different—and what are some common reasons they fail? What does it take to lead successful AI projects—and how do you build those must-have skills? We discuss the big issues with two experts at PMI Cognilytica: Kathleen Walch, CPMAI, director, and Ron Schmelzer, CPMAI, director and general manager. Both are based in Columbia, Maryland, USA. 

Key themes

[02:37] Common reasons why AI projects fail

[07:42] How to make sure your AI project delivers real ROI 

[09:22] What makes AI projects different than others—and what it takes to manage them

[17:05] Ways to keep your AI knowledge up to date 

[19:30] How to set smart metrics for AI projects and the rise of agentic AI 

0:00 27:57

Gender Equality in Action: The Role of Project Leaders

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Cecile Pilot Marwa Hammad
Keywords
gender equality project leaders empowerment social impact motivation resilience youth education entrepreneurship

International Women’s Day is a clarion call for gender equality—and project professionals around the globe are taking bold action to advance the cause. Our guests discuss the projects they’re leading to empower girls and women, how they ensure they’re delivering positive social impact, and how they keep themselves—and their teams—motivated in the face of adversity. 

Our guests include Cecile Pilot, senior project and capacity building officer at Defence for Children International in Geneva, and Marwa Hammad, head of global gender strategy and the Youth Education and Entrepreneurship program at Schneider Electric Foundation in Cairo. 

Key themes

[02:17] Supporting young women to drive change in their local communities and on the global stage

[05:43] Creating Schneider Electric Foundation’s global gender strategy and a program for youth education and entrepreneurship

[09:48] Overcoming funding and legal challenges along with battling stereotypes 

[17:13] How to stay motivated and—resilient—in the face of adversity

[21:25] Measuring success and positive social impact

[23:48] The vision for greater gender equality in the years ahead

0:00 26:26

What to Expect in 2025: A Guide for Project Professionals

Guests
Sanjukta Ghosh Alexandra Schutz
Keywords
artificial intelligence sustainability project management offices value delivery skills for 2025 business transformation

What can project professionals around the globe expect to face in 2025? We talk with project leaders to help you prepare.  

Sanjukta Ghosh, PMP, data and AI leader at Siemens in Erlangen, Germany, and Alexandra Schutz, PMI-ACP, PMP, director of the program management office at Appfire in Washington, D.C., discuss what’s next for artificial intelligence in the project sphere, the increasing role sustainability and project management offices (PMOs) will play in value delivery and the must-have skills for 2025. They also share what they’re excited for in the new year.  

Key themes 
[02:31] How AI will dominate projects in 2025 
[11:20] Using AI to elevate sustainability objectives 
[13:07] PMOs stepping up to drive business transformation and deliver value
[16:01] Adaptability, strategic thinking, AI acumen: Skills you need for 2025
[20:40] The biggest surprises from 2024—and takeaways for the year ahead  

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