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Episode 23: AI Series: Demystifying LLMs: Applications and Limitations in Project Management

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Dive into the world of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their revolutionary impact on project management in this insightful episode of the Powering ProjeX podcast. 

Host DK, alongside experts Ryan Chaffey, David Myall and Andrew MacNeill, unpack how LLMs can be applied in project management to analyze unstructured data from emails, documents, and meetings, and reveal hidden risks, opportunities, and organizational synergies. 

Explore key topics like AI-driven predictive analytics, ethical challenges such as data bias and privacy concerns, and the shift toward task-specific AI models for enhanced accuracy and efficiency. 

Whether you're a project manager seeking AI tools for better decision-making or interested in the future of AI in project management, this episode provides practical insights into automating workflows, overcoming data silos, and navigating the AI hype cycle.

The panel shares hot takes on AI accelerators like change management, experimenting with diverse LLMs such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, and comparing model responses to mitigate hallucinations. Delve into debates on achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), the role of shared data in industry-wide improvements, and real-world applications in sectors like construction and IT consulting. 

Optimize your project management strategies with AI by learning about undeniable wins like decision support and automation, alongside red flags including reliability issues and over-reliance on human oversight. This episode is essential for professionals exploring AI in project management, LLMs for productivity, and ethical AI integration.

Guests:
•  Ryan Chaffey: Expert in transformation governance and project portfolio management
•  David Myall: General manager specializing in strategic and operational leadership in software and IT consulting
•  Andrew MacNeill: Seasoned software developer, business analyst, and author of Towards Consciousness: A Thought-Provoking Exploration of AI and Consciousness

Timestamps 
•  00:00 - Introduction to LLMs in project management and problem statement on unstructured data challenges
•  03:00 - Hot takes: AI accelerators, diverse LLMs, and model comparisons for projec

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