Session (Part VI) - Future Proofing and Scaling AI | 1 Business Acumen PDU
Staying competitive means thinking beyond today’s tools and preparing for what’s next. In this forward-looking session, we’ll explore cutting-edge AI trends—like the rise of agentic workforces and “vibe coding”—and how they’re shaping the future of work and business strategy. You’ll learn how to identify scalable opportunities for AI integration and develop strategies to ensure your AI investments remain adaptable, ethical, and impactful. Ideal for professionals focused on long-term innovation and sustainable growth, this session equips you to lead with vision in an AI-driven world.
- Explore emerging AI trends—including the rise of agentic workforces and vibe coding—and their potential business impact.
- Identify strategic opportunities to integrate AI into scalable business models, systems, and workflows.
- Develop actionable strategies for implementing and evolving AI solutions that remain adaptable in a rapidly changing landscape.
PMI SW Ohio is offering a 6-part webinar series to help develop AI literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to leverage Generative AI for business success while ensuring ethical and inclusive AI adoption.
Business AI Success Strategies: Mastering AI for Innovation and Growth
✅ Adopt a Critical Mindset: Always validate AI-generated content.
✅ Enhance AI Literacy: Stay updated with AI trends and limitations.
✅ Emphasize Inclusion & Empathy: Ensure AI solutions consider diverse perspectives.
✅ Experiment & Iterate: Use AI tools hands-on to refine strategies and decision-making.
Speakers
Michael Lively
QuantumAI Founder - Innovator, Builder, Technology Evangelist | GenAI Researcher | Prompt Engineer | Technology Manager | QA Architect | DevOps Engineer | Cloud Architect | Data Scientist | PMI-ACP | MCT
Mike is a seasoned technology innovator, author, and speaker, as well as the founder of QuantumAI. With deep expertise in AI, multi-cloud architecture, and DevOps, he has led numerous projects that have significantly advanced AI efficiency and cloud adoption across various industries. Actively involved in AI research and hackathons, Mike has gained global recognition by winning multiple competitions. He holds multiple degrees and is currently pursuing a PhD in AI at the University of Kentucky. Mike also runs a large multi-cloud meetup and conducts seminars on AI and cloud technologies on LinkedIn. Additionally, he serves as an instructor for Microsoft and Global Knowledge and holds the PMI-ACP certification.
Michelle Morrison
Seasoned Leader in Global Culture, Change, and People Strategies | PMP
Michelle Morrison is a trusted leader in global culture, change, and people strategy, and founder of Culture Timing. With over 24 years of experience shaping organizations within Big Four professional services, she is recognized for designing practical, high-impact strategies that make large-scale transformations not only achievable but sustainable. Michelle has a proven ability to guide leaders and teams to thrive in an AI-powered, ever-evolving workforce, driving measurable business outcomes.
After more than two decades in the corporate world, Michelle now partners with small and mid-sized companies navigating major transitions—from mergers and acquisitions to technology rollouts and AI adoption—helping leaders align culture, people strategy, and business goals so change takes root and delivers results.
Known for her engaging and results-driven learning experiences, Michelle has reached professionals internationally across Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Singapore, the UK, and the USA. She holds an MBA and PMP certification and currently serves as the AVP of Professional Development for PMI Southwest Ohio.
