CPMAI for Grounding AI Projects — with Dave Prior
Notes de l’épisode
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch speaks with Dave Prior, project management consultant, longtime PMI volunteer, host of DrunkenPM Radio, and PMI-CPMAI certified practitioner.
Dave shares his journey from resisting Agile to embracing it and now confronting AI with similar skepticism before finding clarity through the PMI-CPMAI certification. He explains how the methodology helps overcome fear by grounding AI projects in business value, data discipline, and iterative reassessment.
Listeners will hear how the PMI-CPMAI certification helps align stakeholders, why retraining prevents model drift, and how augmented intelligence enables storytelling, creativity, and stakeholder trust.
You’ll gain insights on:
- How continuous reassessment manages drift and fast changing conditions
- What mindset shifts help project managers see AI as a partner
- How Agile + CPMAI blend iteration with structure for success
Practical, honest, and rich with real-world lessons, this episode is valuable for project managers, AI practitioners, and leaders navigating the ambiguity of AI transformation while striving to create humane, creative workplaces.