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4 Reasons Why Clients Want You to Drive Project Management

Project management consultant Joe was in for a pleasant surprise.  Although they’d recently been making major investments in AI and automation, one of his long-standing clients wanted him to head their latest project. Once the excitement cleared, Joe couldn’t help but ask, “Why me when you’ve got all the AI?” While the role of project management is changing due to AI, technology, and other shifts, strong project managers are still highly valued by their clients. Here are a few of the top reasons Joe and his peers are feeling the love. Reason 1: “AI isn’t an alternative to your well-honed acumen.” AI is awesome, but it’s even better when aligned with expertise. Here’s what Joe’s clients might say: As a project manager, you are quick to identify what bottlenecks or threats merit our intervention; this saves us from evaluating potential risks that AI scans for us almost daily. You don’t just understand the project at hand but also our business… the people and mindsets that define our clients… and the industry. The distilled clarity you bring to the table is really special; it gives us the confidence that a business-focused partner is looking out for our project’s success. Having said that, we expect you to leverage our investments in AI and automation to strengthen your radar. Reason 2: “Your ability to propel project impact is unparalleled” While automation is valuable, human insights optimize projects. A few examples of what satisfied clients appreciate: Each time we work together, you’ve come to […]