Leading Projects in the Age of Automation
Title: Leading Projects in the Age of Automation
Date: December 9th
Time: 6:30-7:30pm EST
Speaker: Dr. Jacob
Type of Event: Virtual
Cost: Free
PDUs: 1
Type: Ways of Working
Open to everyone: Yes
As automation and AI reshape industries, project managers must adapt to remain effective leaders. This session explores how automation enhances project efficiency, reduces human error, and minimizes risks—leading to more predictable and successful outcomes. Attendees will learn how to shift from traditional oversight to strategic leadership by leveraging automation for better decision-making, clearer communication, and improved stakeholder engagement. By embracing automation, project managers can drive greater value while reducing costs, timelines, and inefficiencies.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how automation minimizes project risks, reduces delays, and improves overall efficiency.
- Learn how to transition from tactical project management to strategic leadership in an AI-driven
environment.
- Discover how automation can cut costs by up to 30%, accelerate delivery timelines (on time / on budget), and
enhance quality.
- Explore strategies for securing stakeholder buy-in by using data-driven insights and performance metrics.
Dr. Jacob is a thought leader in the areas of education, leadership development, procurement, and supply chain management. He received his PhD from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the area of Supply Chain Management. His research led him to co-develop the Best Value Approach, a revolutionary and internationally renowned approach to business. Their groundbreaking model is the most licensed technology out of Arizona State University in the past 20 years (62 licenses) and has been tested on over 2,000 projects valued over $6 billion in services, with a 98% success rating (on time, within budget, and client highly satisfied), and savings of 10-30% on all project costs. Dr. Jacob also managed the expansion of the best value approach program throughout the world. He has tested the BVA on over 1000 projects. He is responsible for research done with the State of Oklahoma, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, and the US Army Medical command, where he produced significant results of cost savings, increased efficiency and improved quality to the services provided. His groundbreaking research on the Best Value Approach was integrated into a graduate program and put into practice at Arizona State University for outsourcing foood services. The results at ASU led to an investment of $100 million, which was the first of its kind, and the vendor is still surpassing their milestone goals for the University.
