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Keynote - Innovate & Harness AI to Outperform The Norm
PDD 2024
This keynote is an AI lens of topic based on Scott’s latest book, “Daily Execution. Extraordinary Results.” Innovating and harnessing AI focusing on the strategy of goal setting, the execution of goal achieving, and the psychology of aspiring to big things. You will learn key strategies used by elite performers and top project managers to be your best and thrive in this fun, high-energy session.
Scott Welle, Outperform the Norm
Outperformers are not born; they’re made. We ALL have the capacity to “raise our game,” and Scott Welle has spent more than 15 years helping people do this, personally and professionally. Scott’s 10 best selling books, articles, videos, podcasts and online programs inspire hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. He has a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology, was named the 2021 Midwest Motivational Speaker of the Year and was voted a Top Performance Coach for 2024. For “fun” (and because he’s a little crazy!), he’s completed 33 marathons, 5 Ironman triathlons, a 100-mile ultra marathon, and serves others by showing them how to tap into the mindset of challenging their self-limiting beliefs and aspiring to Outperform every day.
1 PDU
Power Skills
AI and Complexity: A New Frontier in Project Management
PDD 2024
Artificial Intelligence has been gaining increasing visibility over the past 10 years but the arrival of Chat GPT has brought AI into the main stream and sparked a tech gold rush with NVIDIA becoming a $3 Trillion company and every major enterprise claiming they are doing AI” in much the same way many companies claim they are “doing Agile”. Many organizations are faced with Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and are jumping on the AI wagon. This presentation will share some practical examples of where AI can support the Project Management Practice but also where using AI presents issues. By seeing practical examples participants will be better equipped to make the critical decisions of when AI should be used and when a human centered approach is more appropriate.
Luke Desmond, PfMP, PgMP, PMP, Cisco Systems
Luke Desmond is a seasoned technology leader and transformation expert with over 30 years of international experience across Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the USA. Currently serving as a Transformation Director at Cisco Systems, Luke specializes in leading teams to deliver innovative technology solutions focused on business transformation. He is a continuous learner dedicated to mastering emerging technologies such as Cyber Security, IoT and Data Science. With extensive exposure to the entire technology lifecycle, Luke has managed everything from concept development and commercial feasibility to deployment & operations. In addition to his role at Cisco, Luke is an Adjunct Professor at SKEMA Business School in France and an Industry Advisory Board Member at the University of Kansas, He is in the final stages of his Doctorate in Business Administration in Programme & Project Management and holds masters degrees in Project Management, Decision Analytics, Cyber Security Operations and System Engineering
1 PDU
Business Acumen
