How a Shared AI Mindset Can Drive Real Organizational Transformation

The Digital Project Manager

AI projects aren’t just another trend—they’re already reshaping workplaces in ways big and small. From HR to finance, employees are integrating AI into daily tasks, often without formal initiatives. Yet many organizations are still struggling to align teams and create a clear strategy for AI adoption. So, how can companies move from scattered, anxiety-driven adoption to a cohesive, strategic approach?

In this episode, host Galen Low sits down with Ron Schmelzer, Global Head of AI Partnerships at PMI, to explore how organizations can better support AI-driven projects. They discuss what it takes to get teams on the same page, manage AI’s impact on workflows, and create a mindset shift that ensures businesses thrive in this new wave of digital transformation.

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Kapitel

1. How a Shared AI Mindset Can Drive Real Organizational Transformation (00:00:00)

2. The Big Question: Supporting Jobs Affected by AI (00:03:09)

3. Organizational Leadership and AI (00:08:47)

4. CPMAI Certification: Why It Was Created (00:19:56)

5. Challenges in Data Management for AI (00:26:07)

6. Role of Project Managers in AI Projects (00:29:11)

7. Hiring CPMAI vs. Leapers (00:34:49)

8. Accountability & Community in CPMAI (00:37:53)

9. Blending Learning & Doing in CPMAI (00:41:24)