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Synopsis

In the fast-paced world of AI and robotics, the greatest challenge for project managers isn’t just managing the known—it’s mastering the unknown. This course introduces a breakthrough approach to unknown management, equipping project managers with the skills to identify and handle uncertainties that traditional methods can’t address. Forget managing the predictable—this course will show you how to anticipate the unanticipated and turn unknown risks into strategic advantages. You’ll learn how to leverage AI technologies, robotics, and advanced frameworks to navigate the unknowns and future-proof your projects. Whether you’re already familiar with AI or just starting to explore this space, this course will provide practical techniques to manage uncertainties and lead with confidence in the AI era.

Course Objective and Outline:

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Master unknown management: Understand the critical differences between knowns, unknowns, and unknown unknowns, and develop strategies to manage them effectively.
• Exploit the power of AI and robotics: Learn how emerging technologies can help identify uncertainties, mitigate risks, and improve project predictability.
• Adapt Agile principles to uncertainty: Apply Agile frameworks that allow for iterative learning and adaptation in unpredictable project environments.
• Utilize AI-driven forecasting: Leverage AI tools for scenario planning and predictive analytics to make more informed decisions when facing the unknown.
• Enhance decision-making: Make data-driven decisions and engage stakeholders in building consensus in uncertain situations using collaborative AI tools.
• Prepare for the future: Understand the emerging trends in project management and the evolving role of PM in the AI, robotic and unknown landscape.

Audience:

This course is perfect for project managers, PMPs, senior leaders and professionals in project-related roles who want to stay ahead of the curve by mastering the art of unknown management in the AI and robotic age. It is especially beneficial for learners to enhance their ability to manage uncertainties and navigate unknown risks in complex environments. By familiarizing new techniques and AI-driven strategies, you will learn how to transform unknown risks into opportunities.

Prerequisites:

To get the most out of this course, attendees should:

• PMP certification holders or Experienced PM leaders
• Be open to embracing new technologies and methodologies, especially in AI and robotics.
• Be eager to learn strategies for managing uncertainty and adapting to unknown risks in project contexts.
• No prior experience with AI or robotics is required, but a willingness to engage in dynamic discussions and collaborative learning will be beneficial.

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).