agile · Project Management

Presenting at the 19th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems

Victoria Vaca

Gloria J. Miller will be Session Chair and presenter at the 19th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems FedCSIS 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia, from 8th to 11th September 2024. She will be Session Chair of the Information Technology for Business and Society (ITBS) track. According to FedCSIS, “this Topical Area aims at integrating and creating synergy… Continue reading Presenting at the 19th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems

Artificial Intelligence · Project Management

Prompt Engineering for Project Managers: Unlocking Artificial Intelligence Potential

Rekha Padinjattakathu

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, project managers (PMs) are constantly seeking tools and methodologies to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and deliver projects on time and within budget. One emerging area that holds significant promise is prompt engineering – a technique used to optimize interactions with Artificial Intelligence(AI) models. For project managers, mastering prompt… Continue reading Prompt Engineering for Project Managers: Unlocking Artificial Intelligence Potential

Artificial Intelligence

Human Intelligence Vs. Artificial Intelligence

Victoria Vaca

Currently, when we use the word ‘intelligence’ it’s usually linked to the adjective ‘artificial’. According to Google Trends, the search for ‘AI’ has grown exponentially in the last eighteen months. However, the search for ‘intelligence’ hasn’t changed in the last five years. The search for ‘human intelligence’ doesn’t even show up. We have been assuming… Continue reading Human Intelligence Vs. Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence · Decision-making · Humanities

Why Artificial Intelligence Needs More Humanities

Victoria Vaca

Based on my background in Philology, I have personal and professional views on why artificial intelligence (AI) needs more Humanities. When people asked me what I was studying back when I was living in Seville (Spain), I said ‘Philology’ and many people didn’t know what this was about, let it alone what you can do with… Continue reading Why Artificial Intelligence Needs More Humanities

Project Management

Smooth Communication with and within your Team

Victoria Vaca1 Comment

We often hear that communication is key for solving all kind of issues or misunderstandings, in both private and business relationships. And yet why is it still so difficult to practice an effective communication without any misunderstandings, frustration or offence? Communication and language are deeply interconnected, as language serves as the primary tool for conveying… Continue reading Smooth Communication with and within your Team

Project Management

What I Learned in the Webinar ‘Un gran reto en gestión de comunicación’ by Dr. Patricia Domínguez

Victoria Vaca

I like webinars. You learn in a short time things that, a few years ago, you would probably only learn in a presence course. If it’s a live webinar, you can even ask any questions you may have and get the answer right away. If you’re lucky and the webinar is recorded, you can watch… Continue reading What I Learned in the Webinar ‘Un gran reto en gestión de comunicación’ by Dr. Patricia Domínguez

algorithm · Artificial Intelligence · Project Management

AI Accountability — The Rite Aid Case

Gloria J. Miller2 Comments

On December 19, 2023, we got an example from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of holding an operator/end-using organization accountable for the negative impacts of an artificial intelligence system, in this case, facial recognition system. This is interesting for us as it reflects the findings from our 2022 research papers on accountability for artificial intelligence… Continue reading AI Accountability — The Rite Aid Case

algorithm · Artificial Intelligence · Project Management

What can project managers do about AI risks?

Gloria J. Miller

Since the launch of ChatGPT the interest, enthusiasm, and concerns about artificial intelligence  (AI) have grown dramatically.  According to ChatGPT Statistics and User Numbers 2023 – OpenAI Chatbot (tooltester.com), ChatGPT had a million users in its first week and 100 million as of August 2023. McKinsey estimates that 40 percent of business will increase their… Continue reading What can project managers do about AI risks?

Artificial Intelligence · Project Management

My experience at BRIDGE, a PM and PMO Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania

Victoria Vaca

I attended the PM & PMO Conference BRIDGE in Vilnius, Lithuania, a few weeks ago. It was very well organized by Project Management United, and a great platform for professionals and experts from different industries. Their mission is “to create a diverse community of leaders in project managers, seek networking, continuous improvement and contribute to… Continue reading My experience at BRIDGE, a PM and PMO Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania

Decision-making · Gamification · Project Management

‘Using Serious Games as a Management Tool’ – Presented at the Project Challenge Conference in Manchester

Gloria J. Miller

Last week, we presented on serious games at the Project Challenge conference. The conference was held at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, UK. The Project Challenge newsletter summarizes the event very well. The presentation identified three agile principles in the Agile Manifesto (agilemanifesto.org) that could benefit from using serious games in projects. It then covered… Continue reading ‘Using Serious Games as a Management Tool’ – Presented at the Project Challenge Conference in Manchester