Schedule
Consulting Skills for PMPs in AI Era
Date: | 17 May 2025 |
Time: | 09:30 – 12:00 |
Venue: | Online Training (Zoom) |
PDU: | 2.5 |
Language: | Cantonese |
Instructor: | Dr. Prof. Dr. Kelvin WAN, PMP, PMO-CP |
Fee: | PMI HK Member: HKD700 Non-PMI HK Member: HKD1,000 |
Synopsis
In the AI era, project managers must increasingly adopt consulting skills to offer data-driven solutions and add strategic value for their clients. This course equips PMPs with the essential consulting skills to assess client needs, deliver tailored solutions, foster innovation, and leverage AI-driven tools and data analytics to provide strategic recommendations. It also helps build long-lasting relationships, keeping professionals ahead of emerging technologies that are reshaping today’s business landscape.
Course Objective and Outline:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the consulting role in AI era: Learn how consulting complements project management and drives value through AI.
- Apply AI-enhanced consulting frameworks: Use problem-solving models like SWOT and AI analytics to make data-driven recommendations.
- Communicate AI-driven insights: Master techniques for effective client communication and storytelling using AI-generated data.
- Build trust with AI-powered solutions: Strengthen client relationships by using AI to personalize solutions and manage expectations.
- Deliver AI-based solutions: Assess client needs, develop innovative ideas, and create value propositions using AI tools.
- Maintain ethics in AI-driven consulting: Navigate ethical considerations, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest when using AI in consulting.
Audience:
This course is perfect for project managers, PMPs, senior leaders and professionals who want to expand their role into consulting by integrating AI-driven insights into their strategies. It’s designed for professionals who aim to be more effective in offering AI-enhanced solutions and recommendations to clients, helping them stay competitive in the AI age.
Prerequisites:
To get the most out of this course, attendees should:
- PMP certification holders or Experienced PM leaders
- Be open to exploring AI-driven consulting techniques and engaging in interactive discussions.
- No prior consulting or AI experience is necessary, but a willingness to learn and apply AI tools will enhance your experience.
Instructor’s Profile
Prof. Dr. Kelvin WAN, PMP, PMO-CP
Industry Expert (Project Management), Chinese University Of Hong Kong (CUHK)
EMBA Adjunct Professor, CityU HK
Global Master Trainer and Corporate Coach of a Listed MNC
Master Trainer and Founding ExCo, iLEAP, Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS)
Ex-VP Certification of PMI HK, PMI
Prof. Dr. Kelvin Wan is a professional master-trainer and corporate coach and in IT/IS field with over 25 years of experience. He has provided live training and coaching to more than 19,000 executives across the U.S., U.K., Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Greater Bay Area (GBA) regions, specializing in soft skills, methodologies, and company strategies. On average, his learners have 15 years of professional experience.
He is known as a “3H” trainer—High-touch, High-energy, and Highly-engaged—leveraging technology to deliver impactful live training sessions.
Prof. Wan is also a practicing scholar. His recent research on “Soft Competence for Executives” has been accepted by a renowned U.S. forum and published on major search engines. This research is particularly relevant to project talent employment in the AI era for the coming decades. In addition to his academic contributions, Prof. Wan has been invited to join the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council as a member specializing in Project Management and PMO. He is also the only expert from Asia invited to serve as a Global PMO Award judge, representing the region for PMOGA (PMO Global Alliance).