Thought Leader in Project Management and PMO Coaching

Dave Davis, PMP, PgMP, PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP, DASSM, CSM, ATP

Dave Davis is a recognized professional and practitioner in project and program management, leadership, change management, and business acumen. As a “Trail Blazer” and “Thought Leader” at PMI, Dave co-chaired the development of the PMI Business Analyst Practice Guide, advised on the creation of PMI Communities of Practice, and coached to promote skills and competencies for the modern project professional.

Dave has held various roles, including PMO Director, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Functional Manager, Process Owner, Change Manager, Scrum Master, and Product Owner. At a major hospital organization, Dave served as a Change Manager, implementing WorkDay and transforming the entire HR process. He applied Discipline Agile principles to enhance the EPMO capability in a major healthcare organization. Recently, Dave mentored a University of Dayton IT Capstone Project for graduating seniors. Currently, he is a Senior Program Manager at Cincinnati Children’s Health, developing a Resource / Capacity Management Process. Additionally, he serves as VP of Outreach for the Dayton Miami Valley PMI Chapter and is a member of the PMI PMO GA Strategic Vision Team.

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AI Literacy for Project Stakeholders Enhancing Acumen
Business Acumen | 11:00 - 11:50 AM
 
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape business models, project stakeholders are increasingly expected to make informed decisions involving AI tools, data-driven insights, and automation technologies. Achieving success requires AI literacy as a critical component of business acumen for all members of the project team.
 
The session will highlight the project manager’s evolving role as a facilitator of continuous learning in the AI domain. It explores the project manager’s role as a catalyst for AI understanding and adoption. Through real-world stories and practical examples, it will illustrate how project managers have successfully fostered AI literacy to enhance collaboration, reduce friction, and deliver impactful results. Attendees will learn how to create a culture of continuous learning around AI, translate complex AI concepts for diverse teams, and align emerging technologies with project objectives. The examples will align with the PMI CPMAI+ model.
 
Whether you're leading digital transformation or simply supporting projects with an AI component, you'll leave this session equipped with the insight and confidence to help your teams cultivate a culture of learning and curiosity around AI.
 
Key Takeaways
  • Recognize AI literacy as a foundational competency for project management, enabling stakeholders to confidently lead, support, and deliver value;
  • Analyze stakeholder behavior and engagement patterns to recognize gaps in AI understanding that may signal the need for targeted efforts to increase team AI literacy;
  • Explore real-world examples and anecdotes that demonstrate how increasing AI literacy among team members led to improved collaboration, smarter decision-making, and positive project impact.