“Project Management Trends: Future Of Project Management” on SelectHub, January 8, 202
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Alan Zucker, Founding Principal of Project Management Essentials, had this to say about the AI trend:
As with all industries, there is much interest in the potential of AI. In the short term, AI has the potential to automate time-consuming activities such as taking and publishing meeting minutes.
“We may also see tools that can assist in developing, reviewing and monitoring project schedules and plans. AI will not eliminate the need for project managers. Instead, it will allow them to engage in activities requiring critical thinking or interpersonal skills, which cannot be automated now.
Data and Analytics
Zucker also weighed in on the influence of Big Data, saying:
As teams mature in their workflow based Agile practices, the use of predictive analytics that help estimate the time and effort required to deliver stories will also increase. Using these predictive analytics may prove to be the best way of estimating project cost and duration.”
Hybrid Approaches
As workplaces change, the methodologies project managers use change too. Alan Zucker tells us he’s noticed a drop-off in the use of Agile:
There is a slowdown or qualitative loss of interest in Agile. Some companies have declared ‘victory’ and reduced their Agile transformation staff. Colleagues report a waning interest in Agile coaching and training. The role of Technical Agile Coach seems to be gaining traction. It is unclear what is driving this shift in Agile or if it is a temporary blip or a longer-term trend.”
Remote project management strategies cater to these specific obstacles and needs. Transparent communication serves as the foundation, facilitated by features that promote teamwork. As Zucker notes:
Another major trend is the shift to collaboration workspace management tools, which allow teams to work and collaborate online. These tools make it possible for remote or distributed teams to create information radiators that are available to all team members.”
