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Powering ProjeX: From Vision to Victory

Episode 31: Envisioning the Human-Free Enterprise: AI's Transformative Role in Portfolio Management and Strategic Alignment

December 15, 2025 • DK

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Imagine unlocking massive efficiency gains utilising AI in project delivery, yet realizing the game-changing deals that truly move the needle will always belong to humans.

In this powerful episode of Powering ProjeX, host DK is joined by David Myall, Ryan Chaffey, and Luke Belfield for a no-holds-barred discussion on where AI delivers transformative value in projects and where it will never replace human judgment, relationships, and negotiation mastery.

From AI-enhanced process mining to the undeniable truth that nine-figure raw material contracts are closed by people, not algorithms, this conversation is a wake-up call for every leader investing in AI-enabled project delivery.

💬 Key Quote:

“...Humans do deals… the competitive advantage will be doing the deal and getting the best price you can on your raw materials… so I think there’s enormous opportunity.” David Myall

🧠 This episode is a must-listen if you:

Lead supply chain, procurement, or large-scale transformation projects
Are investing in AI and automation tools and want to know where the real ROI lies
Negotiate high-value contracts and need to protect your human edge in an AI-driven world
Want to future-proof your project leadership as technology rapidly evolves

🧠 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
Luke Belfield: An accomplished infrastructure executive with a proven ability to lead teams, positively influence stakeholders, drive policy or strategic change and effectively manage large scale complex infrastructure projects.

🧭 What You’ll Learn

How AI and process mining can deliver “absolutely massive” improvements in supply chain visibility and efficiency

Why even the most advanced AI cannot replace human negotiators on multi-million-dollar raw material deals

The moment AI becomes ubiquitous, competitive advantage shifts from technology ownership to relationship-driven, off-market deal-making

⚙️ Most Actionable Takeaw

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