This comprehensive course will delve into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in project management, with a particular focus on ChatGPT as a pivotal resource. As organizations increasingly embrace AI technologies to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation, this course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to harness these tools effectively.
The program will feature case studies from leading organizations—such as Amazon, Google, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Facebook, Netflix, Uber, Lyft, Instacart, and Khan Academy that have successfully utilized AI and Generative AI to enhance their project execution and drive revenue growth. These real-world examples will provide participants with practical frameworks and best practices for implementing AI in their own projects.
with a particular focus on ChatGPT
Strategically implement AI tools to achieve measurable business results
Learn from Amazon, Google, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Facebook, Netflix, Uber, Lyft, Instacart, and Khan Academy
GAIX's proprietary AI GRC Assessment Model
Throughout this course, participants will engage in in-depth discussions and hands-on activities that demonstrate how AI can significantly enhance project efficiency and lead to improved project outcomes. The curriculum will cover three distinct pathways for leveraging AI in project management: By the end of this course, participants will not only understand the profound impact of AI on project management but also how to strategically implement AI tools to achieve measurable business results. They will leave equipped with actionable strategies to improve project success rates, enhance team collaboration, and ultimately contribute to their organizations' bottom line in an increasingly AI-driven landscape. The course emphasizes interactive learning, with opportunities for discussions, workshops, and collaborative projects, ensuring that participants can apply their new knowledge directly to their professional contexts.
Decision-makers and strategic leaders who are interested in understanding how AI can impact business strategies and project management at a higher level.
Leaders and team members responsible for managing a Program Management Office.
Individuals responsible for planning, executing, and closing programs and projects who are seeking to enhance their skills in leveraging AI tools for better project outcomes.
Individuals responsible for managing organizational change who seek to understand the implications of AI adoption on employees and processes.
Those in leadership positions overseeing project teams who want to integrate AI solutions into their management practices.
Professionals involved in analyzing business needs and project requirements who want to incorporate AI-driven insights into their analyses.
Individuals working in technology roles who want to gain insights into AI applications and how they can be integrated into existing project workflows.
Teams focused on customer engagement who can benefit from learning how to tailor messages and content using AI tools.
Those looking to innovate new products or services who wish to understand how AI tools can be leveraged to gain a competitive advantage.
Professionals who provide guidance and training in project management or AI who want to expand their knowledge in these areas.
Ted Talks Speaker; AI Innovation & Leadership Expert; Professor of Innovation, Strategy, and Technology Management
Dr. Nelson Phillips is the Christian A. Felipe Professor, Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, Ph.D. Faculty Advisor, and Distinguished Professor, Technology Management in the College of Engineering at the University of California Santa Barbara. Originally from Canada, he holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Calgary, as well as a Ph.D. in Organizational Analysis from the University of Alberta. Prior to joining UCSB, Dr. Phillips was Professor of Innovation and Strategy at Imperial College Business School in London, UK where he was also the Associate Dean of External Relations and the Co-Director of the Centre for Responsible Leadership. He was also the Beckwith Professor of Management Studies at Cambridge University’s Judge Business School from 2001 to 2005, and a faculty member in the Faculty of Management, McGill University from 1993 to 2001. He is currently the Co-Editor of Innovation: Management and Organization, sits on the board of governors of the Academy of Management, and is on the advisory board of the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies. Dr. Phillips is also Research Fellow at Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Dr. Phillips serves on the editorial boards of the Academy of Management Journal, the Academy of Management Perspectives, and Research in the Sociology of Organizations. His book Constructing Organizational Life: How Social-Symbolic Work Shapes Selves, Organizations, and Institutions (with Tom Lawrence) was awarded the 2021 George R. Terry Book Award for the book judged to have made the most outstanding contribution to the global advancement of management knowledge during the last two years. In 2018, he was the recipient of the Joanne Martin Trailblazer Award given by the OMT Division of the Academy of Management to recognize scholars who have opened up a new line of inquiry in organization theory. He was also awarded the European Group for Organization Studies award for the best paper submitted to the 2013 annual conference, the SO! What award for the best paper published in Strategic Organization in 2011, the Journal of Management Studies award for the best paper published in the journal in 2008, and the Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize for the most outstanding SMR article on planned change and organizational development published from Fall 2003 through Summer 2004. In 2021, Phillips was elected a fellow of the Academy of Management.
His research interests cut across organization theory, innovation, and technology, and he has published widely for both academics and practitioners including papers in AMJ, AMR, Annals, Organization Science, Harvard Business Review and the Sloan Management Review. He has also written six books including Discourse Analysis (with Cynthia Hardy) and Constructing Organizational Life (with Tom Lawrence). He is currently working on a book on qualitative methods in organizational research to be published by Cambridge University Press and a book on linguistic methods in management research that will be published by Sage.
Dr. Phillips teaches leadership, strategy and digital business at the graduate and undergraduate levels as well as teaching doctoral courses in organization theory and qualitative methods. He is also active in executive education and has delivered modules for a wide range of corporate clients including the London Stock Exchange, Savills, Barclays, ASDA, Panasonic, the NHS, the government of the UAE, and Kuwait Oil.
He is currently researching how hype around emerging technologies “locks in” technology entrepreneurs, how technology entrepreneurs make the decision to pivot in organizations beyond the founding phase, and how entrepreneurial framing leads to moral legitimacy with key stakeholder groups.
Publications Professor Phillips has written four books: Discourse Analysis with Cynthia Hardy published in 2002, Power and Organizations with Stewart Clegg and David Courpasson published in 2006, and Technology and Organization with Graham Sewell and Dorothy Griffiths published in 2010. He is also co-editor of the new Oxford Handbook of Innovation Management with David Gann and Mark Dodgson. He is currently working on a new book on linguistic methods and is editor of the Journal of Management Inquiry.
Beckwith Professor of Management Studies at the Judge Institute of Management, the University of Cambridge from 2002 to 2005 and an Associate Professor in the Strategy and Organisation Area at McGill University in Montreal, Canada from 1993 to 2002. Professor Phillips spent six months in 2000/2001, as the Edward Clarence Dyason Universitas 21 Fellow at Melbourne University in Melbourne, Australia and six months as a Visiting Professor at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Professor Phillips completed his Ph.D. in Organisational Analysis from the University of Alberta, Canada in 1995.
Founder and Professor of AI Strategy, Leadership, and Governance
Dr. Riz is the Founder & CEO of Global AI Excellence (GAIX). He is an AI Strategist, AI governance leader, technologist, professor, author, and serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience specializing in business and AI strategy, digital transformations, AI governance, risk management, compliance, and AI/ML solutions. His expertise extends to project management, leadership development, and executive education at prestigious institutions, including Harvard, MIT, and the University of Cambridge. As a former Deloitte executive and management consultant, Dr. Riz has empowered the public sector and Fortune 500 companies—including PepsiCo, AT&T, Merrill Lynch, Progressive Insurance, the German Hospitals Group, STERIS Corporation (life sciences and biotech), PARCO (Oil & Gas), and Eaton Corporation—to transform their visions into reality. Moreover, he is an AWS Certified AI Practitioner and AI Early Adopter.
He has held leadership positions, including CEO, Chairman of the IT Board, Senior Executive at Deloitte, and President of the Project Management Institute (PMI) chapter. Dr. Riz has been a keynote speaker and regularly presents at conferences, including those organized by PMI and Intel. He has taught AI strategy, leadership, project management, and entrepreneurship in executive education programs at Harvard, MIT, and the University of Cambridge (UK).
In the last 10 years, Dr. Riz's impactful work with the public sector and large-scale companies has led to cost savings of over $300 million for clients through IT/AI governance, risk management, compliance, program management, and operational efficiencies. Dr. Riz has helped global companies achieve an average of 25% year-over-year revenue increases by formulating and executing business and AI strategies, implementing AI/ML solutions, re-engineering business processes, enhancing business acumen, fostering an entrepreneurial culture, and executing digital transformations. He has enabled organizations to adopt responsible AI while managing risks and complying with applicable laws and regulations.
Dr. Riz has received the "Microsoft Award for Innovative Vision and Dynamic Leadership." He has authored articles on “AI Governance Framework: How to Manage AI Risks and Compliance” and “Managing Projects Successfully through AI and ChatGPT.” He is also the author of "Blue Shark Team-Building: Leading High-Performance Teams during a Crisis," a seminal work offering insights into navigating challenges like COVID-19.
He holds a Ph.D. from SKEMA Business School, an MBA from Cleveland State University, and a B.Sc. in Information Systems from Ohio State University. Moreover, he holds professional certifications, including AWS Certified AI Practitioner, Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
