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Fulfilling the Promise of Lessons Learned

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Join PMI Northeast Ohio and Centric Consulting for an engaging webinar led by Rick Morris, host of the AI-Driven PM podcast. Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming project management by turning overlooked lessons learned into actionable insights. Rick will demonstrate how AI can analyze project data—like schedules, risk logs, and meeting notes—to predict risks, uncover patterns, and generate recommendations. The session features a live case study from Centric Consulting, showcasing an AI prototype that transforms old project documents into a dynamic risk assessment tool.

Key takeaways include:

  • Why traditional lessons learned often fall short—and how AI can help
  • How to use historical project data for proactive risk mitigation
  • A live demo of an AI tool that identifies project delays and root causes
  • Steps for PMOs to start building intelligent lessons learned models

Don’t miss this chance to see how AI is shaping the future of project management.

More detail…

Most organizations collect thousands of hours’ worth of lessons learned—only to store them away in documents no one revisits. In this engaging and forward-looking webinar, Rick Morris, host of the AI-Driven PM podcast and seasoned project management leader, will show how artificial intelligence is finally making it possible to operationalize these insights in meaningful ways.

Join us as Rick explores how AI can analyze historical project data—including schedules, risk logs, issue logs, and meeting notes—to uncover patterns, predict risks, and generate targeted recommendations for new projects. He’ll also share a live case study from Centric Consulting, showcasing a prototype that uses AI to turn old project documentation into a dynamic risk assessment engine.
Whether you're looking to improve your risk process, enhance lessons learned practices, or see how AI can elevate project delivery, this session will equip you with real-world ideas and a glimpse into the future of PMO intelligence.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why traditional lessons learned practices fail—and how AI can fix them
  • How to turn historical project artifacts into proactive risk mitigation tools
  • A live walkthrough of an AI prototype that identifies project delays and their root causes
  • Practical steps for PMOs to start building their own intelligent lessons learned model

Don’t miss this opportunity to see how AI is fulfilling one of the biggest promises in project management.

 

Speakers

Rick A. Morris

Rick A. Morris
PMP, CHPC, CHBC
Rick is an accomplished project manager, certified Scrum Agile Master, Human Behavior Consultant, and Certified High-Performance Coach. With a passion for the profession, Rick is an internationally sought-after public speaker and evangelist for project management. Rick's vast knowledge and expertise have led him to hold an impressive range of certifications, including PMP (Project Management Professional), MPM (Masters of Project Management), Scrum Agile Master, CHBC, CHPC, sAFE, PMI-ACP, Six Sigma Green Belt, MCITP, MCTS, MCSE, TQM, ATM-S, ITIL, and ISO. He was also a part of the President’s Advisory Council for the John Maxwell Team. Rick's experience spans across various industries, including financial services, entertainment, construction, non-profit, hospitality, pharmaceutical, retail, and manufacturing. He has worked for organizations such as GE, Xerox, and CA and consulted numerous clients on over 150 implementations of Project and Portfolio Management and Agile systems, including Clarity, PDWare, Project Server, Planview, Primavera, Daptiv, Agile Central, Workfront, and many others. As a best-selling author, Rick has published three previous books, The Everything Project Management Book, 2nd Edition, Project Management That Works!, and Stop Playing Games!. His latest book, No Day But Today!, was an Amazon #1 best seller. Rick has also contributed chapters and insight to several publications, including the Amazon #1 best seller Agile Almanac – Book 2. In addition to his accomplishments in project management, Rick has created several podcasts, including The Work Life Balance, Transformational Leader, and Breaking Average. He was also the subject of an unsolicited Forbes article titled, “How an Author Amassed Over 200 Quality Recommendations on Linked In.” An active member of the Project Management Institute, graduate of the PMI Leadership Institute Masters Class (LIMC), and mentor to the 2012 PMI LIMC, Rick's leadership skills and experience make him no stranger to being center stage in front of large groups of people. At the early age of 11, Rick was a Walt Disney World Performer in their seasonal shows. In high school, he worked at MGM Studios on various projects including the New Mickey Mouse Club. Rick was also an Executive Producer of the Mickey Mouse Club 30 Year Reunion. Rick's blend of real-world experience and down-to-earth delivery style make his passion for the profession contagious.
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Information

Type of category: Webinar

Type of activity: Ways of Working

Date: July 22nd, 2025

Hour: 12:00PM to 1:00PM

# of PDUs: 1

Price

Students: Free

Members: Free

Non members and Guests: $5.00

Location

Zoom