Beyond the Tool: Leading AI with Intention, Human Judgment, and Professional Accountability
Beyond the Tool: Leading AI with Intention, Human Judgment, and Professional Accountability
Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations plan, forecast, manage resources, assess risks, and make decisions. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into everyday project management practices, project professionals face a new challenge: ensuring that technology supports better decisions without compromising human judgment, ethical standards, or professional accountability.
The question is no longer whether project professionals are using AI, but how they can lead its adoption responsibly and effectively.
In this engaging session, Michele Badie will explore the evolving role of project professionals in AI governance and responsible leadership. Participants will discover how to move beyond simply using AI tools to understanding the decisions, responsibilities, and professional standards that should guide their application.
The session will examine the importance of human oversight, critical thinking, transparency, and accountability in AI-supported decision-making. Drawing on relevant industry references and practical insights, Michele will highlight how project professionals can strengthen their leadership capabilities and contribute to responsible AI adoption within their organizations.
Whether you are already integrating AI into your projects or exploring its growing impact on the profession, this session will provide valuable perspectives on leading with confidence, intention, and professional responsibility.
Michele Badie is a PMP, PMI-CPMAI, and Scrum-certified Program Manager with cross-industry expertise in healthcare, financial services, legal technology, and manufacturing. She is the creator of Skills Recharged®, a workforce development platform for project professionals; Keep Your Stride®, a mental wellness platform; and Career Tipper®, a podcast curating conversations on mental health, workforce development, and project management.
A 2026 Kiwanis Amplify Content Expert and recipient of the 2024 Women of Project Management Community Impact Award, Michele delivers results, develops leaders, and champions mental health in the workplace. Her current focus is equipping project management professionals to lead AI governance with confidence, clarity, and the professional standard their organizations now require.
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