AI has become so much more than a buzzword - it’s a practical tool that’s changing how work gets done. For project managers, it offers real potential to reduce manual effort, improve clarity, and move projects forward faster. Most of us are already using ChatGPT for surface-level tasks - cleaning up emails, summarizing meetings, or debating whether "circle back" still sounds friendly in 2025. Now it's time to take it a step further. We'll lay the groundwork for implementing AI tools across your project lifecycle and in your day-to-day work. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of where AI fits in your workflow, plus a few practical tactics you can start using before your next status update - no scoping required. 

In this session, we'll talk about how to:

✅ Plan Better & Schedule Smarter: See how platforms like Asana, Monday.com, and ClickUp are embedding AI - and how to use general tools like ChatGPT to break down workstreams, estimate effort, and map timelines.
✅ Mitigate Risk Proactively: Use better prompt frameworks to identify risks, run “what if” scenarios, and forecast potential blockers.
✅ Simplify Documentation & Reporting: Streamline meeting notes, project updates, and stakeholder communications with AI tools like Notion AI or Claude.
✅ Choose the Right AI Tool for the Job: Learn how to select between native platform features, general-purpose models, and specialized tools based on the task at hand.

Who Should Attend:

Project managers ready to evolve from casual AI users to confident, strategic implementers. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your AI toolkit, this session will spark new ideas and give you at least three actionable tactics to try this week

Speaker Bio:

Michaela Hillier, PMP | Senior Demand Generation Manager

Michaela Hillier is a marketing leader and project management professional with a background rooted in SaaS and technology. She began her career in project management and has since leveraged that foundation to lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that drive results for organizations across a variety of industries. 

Her expertise spans demand generation, campaign strategy, and operational execution, often focused on implementing the right tools and technology to streamline processes and scale programs. With experience across industries and teams, Michaela brings a cross-functional lens to every project, connecting the dots between people, platforms, and processes to move work forward effectively. She’s passionate about turning strategic plans into repeatable, measurable outcomes and making complex ideas feel approachable and actionable. Outside of work, you’ll find her exploring new hiking trails, planning her next travel
adventure, or hanging out with her four rescue dogs.