AI Today Podcast
The AI Today Podcast offers no-hype, practical insights into how enterprises, public sector agencies, thought leaders, and experts are using AI today. It features real-world case studies and interviews with industry professionals.
Episodes
CPMAI for Grounding AI Projects — with Dave Prior
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch speaks with Dave Prior, project management consultant, longtime PMI volunteer, host of DrunkenPM Radio, and PMI-CPMAI certified practitioner. Dave shares his journey from resisting Agile to embracing it and now confronting AI with similar skepticism before finding clarity through the PMI-CPMAI certification. He explains how the methodology helps ove
The Iterative Future of AI Projects — with Jürgen Eckhart
Kathleen Walch speaks with Jürgen Eckhart, Engineering Program Manager at Google in Munich, lecturer in project management, and PMI-CPMAI certified practitioner. Jürgen shares how CPMAI expanded his “toolbox” for managing AI projects, grounding them in business value, quality data, and realistic stakeholder expectations.He explains why AI must be treated as iterative and probabilistic, not determi
From Delivery to Discovery in AI Projects — with Vinay Babu Tarala
Kathleen Walch speaks with Vinay Babu Tarala, Agile and AI Transformation Leader at AT&T, PMI Pearl City Hyderabad Chapter General Secretary, and author of AI Meets Agile. With passion and candor, Vinay shares how early AI project failures led him to PMI-CPMAI certification, transforming his approach to managing AI initiatives.He illustrates how CPMAI’s structured framework reduced software de
Turning AI into Scalable Language Solutions – with Johan Sporre
Kathleen Walch speaks with Johan Sporre, Engineering Manager at IKEA Retail (Ingka Group) and CPMAI-certified professional, about how AI is transforming translation and language services at scale. Johan explains how his team supports 230,000 coworkers across 64 markets, with 90% of translations now AI-driven, and how CPMAI ensures alignment, quality data, and measurable outcomes.An IKEA case study
AI as Your New Team Member: Scaling with Confidence – with Michael Joyce
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch speaks with Michael Joyce, Enterprise Service Delivery and AI Transformation Leader at Cisco, about what it really takes to move AI from experimentation to operational impact in enterprise project delivery. Drawing on his experience leading technical program management teams across multiple customers, Michael shares how Cisco is applying generative
Turn AI into Action — Practical Wins with CP Richardson
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch speaks with CP Richardson who is co-founder of Agile in Color, an Agile Alliance Board Member, and is also PMI- CPMAI certified to discuss what it really takes to bring AI into day-to-day work with discipline, intention, and the right framework.CP draws on more than 15 years of experience across software development, operations, marketing, and AI, i
Balancing AI and Human Expertise in Professional Certification Training – with Chris Scordo
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Chris Scordo, Founder and Managing Director of PMTraining—a PMI Authorized Training Partner—for a candid conversation about deploying AI responsibly in a training business while keeping the human element at the center. As artificial intelligence reshapes how content is created and delivered, Chris explains how the project management
AI Project Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry – with Sumathi Arcot
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Sumathi Arcot, Project Director for Lean Agile Transformation in AstraZeneca’s U.S. Oncology Business Unit, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to manage AI responsibly in one of the world’s most regulated industries. Sumathi shares how the CPMAI methodology fundamentally shifted her perspective on AI, from something exp
How PMOs Lead Responsible AI Transformation in Higher Education – with Ivonne Mejia
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch talks with Ivonne Mejia, Lead Project Portfolio Manager for the San Francisco Bay Region Network at California State University (CSU), to discuss how PMOs can drive responsible AI transformation in higher education. As multiple CSU campuses consolidate under one unified PMO, Ivonne shares how she's embedding CPMAI into portfolio intake, priorit
Why CPMAI Matters in AI Projects — with Mike Hyzy
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch is joined by Michael Hyzy, Vice President of AI Strategy and Product Development at CGI, to explore why so many AI initiatives struggle—and why methodology matters more than ever. Drawing on his experience leading enterprise AI initiatives in regulated industries, Michael explains why treating AI like traditional software often leads to failure, sta
The Human Side of AI in Education — with Dr. Katrenia Reed Hughes
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Dr. Katrenia Reed Hughes, educator, curriculum designer, and project leader, to explore how AI is transforming education—and what it means to prepare learners for project success in a rapidly changing world. As part of AI Today's PMI Global Summit Series, this conversation highlights how AI can be used not just as a tool, but as
Lee Lambert on AI, Human Skills, and the Evolution of Project Management
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Lee Lambert, PMI Fellow, a founder of the PMP certification, and long-time project management thought leader. Recorded live at PMI Global Summit 2025, this conversation bridges the past, present, and future of the project management profession.Lee shares his candid thoughts on how AI is reshaping what it means to lead projects—and why
Ashima Sharma on Data, Teams, and the Human Side of AI
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Ashima Sharma, Founding Partner of Ayuka Consulting, to explore what it really takes to deliver AI that works—in practice, at scale, and with purpose. This conversation was recorded live at PMI Global Summit 2025 and highlights the often-overlooked foundations of successful AI adoption: clean, contextual data; empowered, cross-functio
Chris Caldwell on the Power—and Limits—of AI
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Chris Caldwell, CEO of Concentrix, to explore how AI is being operationalized across customer experience (CX) ecosystems—from listening and learning to acting and delivering at scale. This conversation dives into how trust, transparency, and intentional use of AI are helping Concentrix deliver highly personalized experiences for some
Fred Laluyaux on Decision Intelligence, AI Adoption, and the Future of Work
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Fred Laluyaux, CEO of Aera Technology, to discuss how enterprises are evolving their operating models through AI-powered decision intelligence. Tune in to hear about: What “decision intelligence” really means—and why it matters How AI can move from experiments to operational transformation The rise of decision architects and control
Jason Little on How AI Is Changing the Way We Lead Change
In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Jason Little, author of Lean Change Management and founder of Lean Change Inc., to explore how AI is reshaping how we lead change across teams and organizations. As part of our AI & Agile mini-series, this conversation unpacks how traditional change models are breaking down in the face of rapi
Anu Smalley on Blending Agile Mindsets with AI Tools
In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with Anu Smalley, enterprise agile coach and organizational change leader, to explore how Agile teams can thoughtfully integrate AI into their workflows. As part of our AI & Agile mini-series, this conversation explores how values like trust, empathy, and psychological safety re
How AI Is Shaping Agility — with Jurgen Appelo
In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with author, entrepreneur, and organizational design expert Jurgen Appelo to explore how agility must evolve in the age of AI. As part of our AI & Agile mini-series, this conversation unpacks the challenges of outdated frameworks, the importance of experimentation, and what it t
Jim Highsmith on Reimagining Agility in an AI World
In this special episode of AI Today, recorded live at Agile2025, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with Agile Manifesto co-author and Agile pioneer Jim Highsmith to explore the intersection of AI and agility in the enterprise. This episode kicks off the AI Today Agile & AI mini-series, focusing on how organizations can stay adaptive in an era of rapid technological change. Jim
Dr. Lukasz Kowalczyk on Practical AI Adoption in Healthcare
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community at PMI, continues the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Kathleen sits down with Dr. Lukasz Kowalcyzk, a practicing gastroenterologist and seasoned Healthtech advisor, to explore how AI can meaningfully support oper
Dr. R. Ryan Sadeghian: The Future of AI in Healthcare
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community, PMI, continues the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Today, Kathleen sits down with Dr. Reza Ryan Sadeghian, System Chief Medical Information Officer at University of Toledo Health. Dr. Sadeghian is also PMP-certified
Robert Havasy on AI Transformation in Healthcare
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community, PMI, kicks off the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). This three-part series explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare ecosystem— from frontline care to back-office operations. Today, Kathleen
AI Use Case Series: AI in Non-Profit and Social Impact
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is being used by non-profits and mission-driven organizations to amplify their social impact. From improving fundraising to optimizing resource distribution, AI is proving to be a powerful force for good.Discover how AI is helping organizations:Enhance donor engagement with personalized outreach
AI Use Case Series: AI in Smart Cities
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is powering the evolution of smart cities. From traffic lights to energy grids, AI is helping urban areas become more efficient, responsive, and sustainable.Learn how AI is being used to:Manage smart buildings through automated lighting, heating, and coolingOptimize traffic flow with real-time d
AI Use Case Series: AI in Environmental Management
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is being applied to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: protecting the environment. From conservation and climate modeling to waste management and disaster response, AI is playing a growing role in sustainability efforts worldwide.Tune in to learn how AI is being used to:Monitor wildlife popu
AI Use Case Series: AI in Mining
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer dig into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the mining industry. From underground safety to surface-level sustainability, AI is helping modernize one of the world’s oldest and most essential sectors.Learn how AI is being used to:Operate autonomous trucks, drills, and loaders in hazardous environmentsMonitor equi
AI Use Case Series: AI in Art & Design
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of art and design. From generative art and music to personalized experiences and collaborative creativity, AI is empowering both professional artists and everyday creators alike.Tune in to learn how AI is being used to:Generate original visual art and music compositions us
AI Use Case Series: AI in Architecture
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the field of architecture. From design and material selection to project management and sustainability, AI is enhancing how buildings are envisioned, planned, and delivered.Listen in as they discuss how AI is being used to:Support generative design, helping architects explore inn
AI Use Case Series: AI in Restaurant and Food Service Industry
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer dive into the many ways artificial intelligence is reshaping the restaurant and food service industry. From back-of-house operations to customer-facing innovations, AI is transforming how food is prepared, delivered, and experienced.Discover how AI is being used to:Automate food preparation with robotics for consistent quality and
AI Use Case Series: AI in Consumer Packaged Goods
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. From enhancing product development to optimizing inventory and boosting customer engagement, AI is driving innovation and operational efficiency across the value chain.Learn how AI is used to:Accelerate product innovation through tre
AI Use Case Series: AI in Travel and Hospitality [AI Today Podcast]
AI is significantly transforming the travel industry by enhancing customer experiences, optimizing operations, and personalizing services. In this episode hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways that AI is applied in travel and hospitality.AI Improving the Travel ExperienceWe are seeing AI be applied to improve the entire experience.Continue reading AI Use Case Series: AI in Tr
AI Use Case Series: AI in Aerospace [AI Today Podcast]
AI is making significant advancements in the aerospace industry, enhancing everything from design and manufacturing to flight operations and safety. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch discuss various ways that AI is being used in the aerospace industry.AI-Assisted Flight & OperationsAI is at the core of developing autonomous aircraft, including drones and pilotless planes.Continu
AI Use Case Series: AI in Physical Security & Safety [AI Today Podcast]
In today’s increasingly unpredictable world, keeping people, property, and assets safe has become more complex than ever. Fortunately, AI is playing a growing role in strengthening physical security and safety measures. In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how AI is being applied across the physical security landscape to enhance threat detection and improve r
AI Use Case Series: AI in Cybersecurity [AI Today Podcast]
In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, the pace and sophistication of cyber threats are growing faster than ever. Hackers are using increasingly advanced tactics to infiltrate systems, steal sensitive data, and wreak havoc across organizations of all sizes. But there’s a powerful new ally on the front lines of defense: Artificial Intelligence.In this episode of AI Today, we explore how AI i
AI Use Case Series: AI in Automotive [AI Today Podcast]
In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in the AI in Automotive industry.Continue reading AI Use Case Series: AI in Automotive [AI Today Podcast] at Cognilytica.
AI Use Case Series: AI in Pharma [AI Today Podcast]
Artificial intelligence is transforming everything from disease identification and diagnosis to drug discovery, clinical trial optimization, and even manufacturing efficiency. With access to massive amounts of biological, chemical, and patient data, pharma is perfectly positioned to harness the true power of AI. After all, data is the heart of AI. And this industry has plenty of it.Continue readin
AI Use Case Series: AI in Insurance [AI Today Podcast]
In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in insurance. We explore how AI is reshaping the insurance industry in many ways. From smarter risk assessment and personalized underwriting to faster claims processing and fraud detection, AI is helping insurers operate more efficiently and deliver better customer experiences.Continue reading AI Use
AI Use Case Series: AI in the Supply Chain [AI Today Podcast]
In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways AI is being used in the supply chain.Continue reading AI Use Case Series: AI in the Supply Chain [AI Today Podcast] at Cognilytica.
AI Use Case Series: AI in Human Resources [AI Today Podcast]
AI is significantly transforming the Human Resources (HR) industry by streamlining processes, improving decision-making, and enhancing employee experiences. This episode of AI Today discusses how AI is being applied to Human Resources.Significant use of AI is happening around helping with hiring and recruitment. This is especially true for organizations that have constant jobs to fill such as in w
AI Use Case Series: AI in Marketing [AI Today Podcast]
AI has been game-changing for marketers, transforming how companies analyze data, engage with customers, write copy, create images and optimize campaigns. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being used in marketing.From the hyperpersonalization pattern of AI where you target each individual at scale to predictive analytics where you’re able to look
AI Use Case Series: AI in Telecommunications [AI Today Podcast]
AI is driving significant advancements in the telecommunications industry, improving network management, customer service, and operational efficiency. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways that AI is being applied in Telecommunications.With the help of AI telecommunication companies can optimize network performance by analyzing vast amounts of dat
AI Use Case Series: AI in Real Estate [AI Today Podcast]
The real estate industry is embracing AI for enhancements across a wide range of applications. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in real estate.AI is helping with data-driven decisions. It can quickly analyze a variety of different data points such as historical sales data, market trends, and specific features for each individual hom
AI Use Case Series: AI in Legal [AI Today Podcast]
AI is helping lawyers and the legal profession in a number of ways. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in legal.AI is helping to assist with research and discovery. AI powered legal research platforms are able to use natural language processing to quickly analyze vast data stores of legal documents, case law, statutes, and regulations
AI Use Case Series: AI in Media and Entertainment [AI Today Podcast]
AI tools are helping to transform the media and entertainment industry. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways that AI is being applied to media and entertainment.Automated systems are helping with brainstorming ideas, writing articles, summarizing information, and even drafting movie scripts. In the age of streaming, personalization has become a w
AI Use Case Series: AI Applications in Government [AI Today Podcast]
Public sector agencies, which include federal and national governments, provincial, state, and local government agencies, are increasingly making use of AI. AI in government is having an impact on everything from facial recognition and computer vision technology to AI enabled chatbots. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer share how AI is being adopted and AI applicati
AI Use Case Series: AI in Defense [AI Today Podcast]
From autonomous systems to advanced cybersecurity, AI is revolutionizing defense in ways we never imagined. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in defense.Show Notes:CPMAI Training and certificationFree Intro to CPMAIAI Use Case Series: AI in Project Management [AI Today Podcast]AI Use Case Series: AI in Transportation [AI Today Podcas
AI Use Case Series: AI in Energy [AI Today Podcast]
When it comes to AI, the topic of energy is quickly becoming a point of discussion. It’s no surprise that AI is energy hungry, whether we’re using that energy to train complicated AI models or responding to the huge amount of demand for generating results and inferences from those trained models. However, AI is also increasingly helping with the generation, transmission, and consumption of energy.
AI Use Case Series: AI in Transportation [AI Today Podcast]
In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways that AI is being used in transportation.Continue reading AI Use Case Series: AI in Transportation [AI Today Podcast] at Cognilytica.
AI Use Case series: AI in Manufacturing [AI Today Podcast]
AI is being used in every industry and manufacturing is no exception. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being used in manufacturing. We discuss how AI is improving the manufacturing process. AI-driven robots are used for automating repetitive tasks, such as assembly, welding, and material handling.Continue reading AI Use Case series: AI in Manufac
AI Use Case Series: AI in Retail [AI Today Podcast]
AI is revolutionizing the retail industry by enhancing customer experience, optimizing operations, and driving innovation. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss the impact of AI in retail.Show Notes:AI Today Podcast #126: Autonomous RetailAI Today Podcast: Hyperpersonalization at Diageo: Interview with Nick Owen, DiageoContinue reading AI Use Case Series: AI in
AI Use Case Series: AI and Customer Experience [AI Today Podcast]
The experiences that customers are important. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being used to enhance the customer experience.We discuss how brands are using AI to provide personalized product or service recommendations. No longer do people need to be provided general suggestions.Continue reading AI Use Case Series: AI and Customer Experience [AI
AI Use Case Series: AI in Healthcare [AI Today Podcast]
AI is having an impact on just about every industry. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss the impact of AI is healthcare.From streamlining operations to enhancing patient outcomes, AI is rapidly becoming an integral part of modern healthcare. We share how one of the most significant impacts of AI is its role in diagnostics.Continue reading AI Use Case Series:
AI Use Case Series: AI in Construction [AI Today Podcast]
The construction industry is increasingly using AI in a range of ways. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in a number of ways.Design and Planning for constructionAI and generative AI tools are helping to optimize building designs. We discuss how AI tools analyze vast amounts of data to suggest the most efficient and cost-effective des
AI Use Case Series: AI in Agriculture [AI Today Podcast]
One of the oldest professions is agriculture, and over the course of time has undergone significant transformations. Agriculture is now experiencing another transformation with the integration of AI into various processes. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI in agriculture is having a profound impact.AI’s impact on agricultureOne of the most significan
AI Use Case Series: AI in Education [AI Today Podcast]
Using AI in education can have a dramatic impact on students and teachers alike. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in education and learning.AI powered educationIndeed, AI-powered learning is really exciting people! In this episode we discuss how hyperpersonalized learning is allowing each individual to learn at their own pace.Contin
AI Use Case Series: AI in Journalism and News [AI Today Podcast]
AI in impacting every industry and Journalism & News is no exception. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer will discuss the use of AI in Journalism and News industry.Assisting with producing content for journalism and newsFor newsrooms that need to get content generated, but might not have enough reporters, AI can quickly produce data-driven articles based on stru
Mastering Critical Project Success Areas with GenAI: Interview with Donna Gregorio [AI Today Podcast]
As GenAI tools are becoming even more accessible, project professionals are seeing tremendous value when using these tools. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer interview Donna Gregorio. She is the department head of the IT project management office at MITRE Corporation and also Vice President of professional development for the PMI Massachusetts Bay Chapter.Continue
The Future of AI in Project Management: Interview with Pierre Le Manh, CEO of Project Management Institute (PMI) [AI Today Podcast]
AI is having a profound impact on many professions, and project management is no exception. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer interview Pierre Le Manh. He is President and CEO of the Project Management Institute (PMI). Pierre shares insights into PMI’s recent acquisition of Cognilytica and how it’s helping PMI expand its AI-focused offerings.Continue reading The Fu
Essential Skills for AI-Driven Project Managers: Interview with Jay Kiew [AI Today Podcast]
AI tools have been proving valuable to help handle a variety of different tasks. And, project managers are seeing the value AI tools provide. In this episode of AI Today we interview Jay Kiew who is a Founder at Citizen Centric. He discusses the essentials skills for AI-Driven project managers.Jay discusses the critical abilities project managers need to succeed in the AI landscape.Continue readin
Applying CPMAI Methodology to AI Projects: Interview with Chris Mielke [AI Today Podcast]
Companies of all sizes in just about every single industry are looking to see how AI, machine learning, and cognitive technology projects can provide a competitive edge, provide efficiencies, and improve ROI in today’s competitive landscape. As a result, this creates tremendous opportunity in the field of AI for professionals who are CPMAI certified and follow the CPMAI methodology.Continue readin
Ethical AI and Project Management: Interview with Vince Lynch, CEO of IV.AI [AI Today Podcast]
This episode is the audio recording of the discussion moderated by Kathleen Walch at PMI’s Global Summit 2024 event. This event took place in LA on September 20th. On this panel we get insights from Vince Lynch who is CEO of IV.AI.The discussion starts off with Vince sharing some of the biggest challenges he’s seen with managing AI-driven projects.Continue reading Ethical AI and Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Customer Service [AI Today Podcast]
in today’s competitive landscape, quality service is crucial for long-term success of any business. In this episode of the AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss the use of AI in customer service.AI-Powered OfferingsThe use of AI chatbots and LLMs are having a significant impact on customer service.Continue reading AI Use Case Series: AI in Customer Service [AI Today Podcast] at C
AI Use Case Series: AI in Finance [AI Today Podcast]
The financial industry, long known for its use of technology and data, is embracing AI as a tool for innovation and efficiency. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in finance.AI Helping to Streamline and Enhance Finance OperationsAI is being applied to automate routine tasks, reduce human error, and optimize processes.Continue reading
AI Use Case Series: AI in Project Management [AI Today Podcast]
Enterprises are increasingly incorporating AI into many aspects of their daily business. And, with this, the project professional is increasingly using AI for a number of tasks. From AI chatbots, to predictive analytics, to generative AI applications that help automate project management duties such as project documentation, meeting minutes, or report generation, the use of AI among project manage
Cognilytica is now part of PMI! [AI Today Podcast]
We have some super exciting news to share with you all! And, we want our community to hear this news directly from us. Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading organization for the project management profession has acquired Cognilytica and Managing Partners Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer have joined PMI’s Senior Leadership Team!In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and
Is the Mood Turning Against AI? [AI Today Podcast]
In our very first podcast we asked the question “Why Does AI Matter?”. So we thought it only fitting as we start our eighth season of AI Today to come back to this topic. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss whether or not the mood is turning against AI.Continue reading Is the Mood Turning Against AI? [AI Today Podcast] at Cognilytica.
AI Use Case Series: AI in Fitness and Wellness [AI Today Podcast]
AI continues to impact and enhance every industry. From better nutrition, better sleep, practicing mindfulness and meditation, to improved insights on one’s overall health AI is having a big impact on fitness and wellness. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schemzler share AI’s impact on the fitness and wellness industry.Continue reading AI Use Case Series: AI in Fitness and
AI Use Case Series: How AI is being Applied in Sports [AI Today Podcast]
AI is being used in many industries and sports is no exception. AI is being applied to enhance all areas of sports from the athlete to the fan, the coach to the referee, and even in judging athletic competition. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in professional sports.Continue reading AI Use Case Series: How AI is being Applied in Sp
The Need for Adaptability with AI [AI Today Podcast]
Adaptability is the ability to adjust to new conditions, environments, or situations effectively and efficiently. It involves being open to change, learning quickly from experiences, and having the flexibility to modify one’s approach in response to shifting circumstances. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer continue with the soft skills series and discuss the soft s
What is an AI-First Mindset? [AI Today Podcast]
An AI-First Mindset refers to a proactive and strategic approach to integrating AI into all aspects of your life both personally and professionally. It involves prioritizing and using AI as a key driver for decision-making, innovation, and problem-solving. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss what having an AI-First mindset means.Continue reading What is an AI
What’s happening with AI and Search? [AI Today Podcast]
If you’re ever done a web search you know that getting relevant and appropriate answers on the web can take a lot of effort. Oftentimes, it also requires multiple attempts to get relevant results. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss the changing landscape of AI and search.How AI is changing searchAlready, AI is proving to be a massive enhancement and augmenta
Understanding and Power Skills – Keys to AI Success: Interview with Rich Maltzman, Boston University
Data is integral at any organization. However, data on it’s own doesn’t provide much value. If we want to get more from our data and AI systems, and if we truly want to get machines to become more intelligent, we need to bridge that gap with at least some understanding of those patterns. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer interivew Rich Maltzman.Continue reading Und
How AI is Transforming Manufacturing and Other Industries: Interview with Linda Yao, Lenovo [AI Today Podcast]
CIOs everywhere are gearing up for increased investments in AI, while facing challenges and overcoming barriers that come with implementing and scaling AI. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer interview Linda Yao. Linda is COO and Head of AI Solutions and Services at Lenovo.AI’s Impact on CIOsRecently, Lenovo conducted a global survey of CIOs.Continue reading How AI i
Skip the AI Proof of Concept [AI Today Podcast]
Here’s a hint as to what is separating the AI failures from successes: skip the proof of concept. When it comes to AI projects go right for pilot projects. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss AI Pilots vs. Proof of Concepts.AI Pilots vs. Proof of ConceptsA proof-of-concept is a project that is a trial or test run to illustrate if something is even possible an
How AI is Transforming Insurance: Interview with Connor Atchison & Itay Mishan, Wisedocs [AI Today Podcast]
AI and generative AI is proving transformational in every industry. This includes long established industries like insurance. In particular, the growth of generative AI in the insurance and insurtech space in showing tremendous potential. In this episode of AI Today we interview Connor Atchison (CEO) & Itay Mishan (CTO) at Wisedocs. How is AI used in the insurance industry?Continue reading How
Are We Still Repeating the Same Mistakes with AI? [AI Today Podcast]
Artificial intelligence has been on the horizon for over seventy years. In fact, the term AI was officially coined in 1956. So, why does it seem so close but also so unattainable? In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss the question: Are we still repeating the same mistakes with AI?Continue reading Are We Still Repeating the Same Mistakes with AI? [AI Today Podca
What Iteration Really Means with AI [AI Today Podcast]
AI projects aren’t dying because of big problems. Rather it’s the small things that are causing projects to fail. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss what iteration really means for AI projects. Continuous Model IterationWe always say that AI projects are never set it and forget it.Continue reading What Iteration Really Means with AI [AI Today Podcast] at Cog
Why “Move Fast and Break Things” Doesn’t Work for AI [AI Today Podcast]
Move Fast and Break Things worked for high flying Silicon Valley startup megatech companies but it doesn’t work for AI projects. Between 70%-80% of AI projects are failing to meet their objectives. With stats like this, it’s clear that breaking things isn’t leading to success in AI. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer dig into this topic.Continue reading Why “Move Fa
The Necessary (and often Missing) “U” in the DIKUW Pyramid [AI Today Podcast]
One of the most vexing problems in even today’s highly capable intelligence systems is for systems to actually understand what they are generating as output. Repeating a pattern, even a sophisticated pattern, while showing good knowledge of the pattern, doesn’t really help if the system doesn’t really understand what it is generating. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schme
Soft Skills for AI: Why Collaboration is Key for AI Success [AI Today Podcast]
Soft skills are increasingly becoming important for AI, and in particular Generative AI. Collaboration can accelerate learning, creativity, and innovation. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss the critical skill of collaboration.Why Collaboration skills are needed for AIIn this episode we discuss why collaboration skills are important to improve your interacti
