AI Driven PM

For nine episodes, we taught you how to use AI. Now we're showing you what we built with it. Episode 10 marks a major series pivot. Rick A. Morris introduces ARIA—the Advanced Risk Intelligence Agent—a production system running on real client projects right now. Not a proof of concept. Not a demo. Live. The 2008 Vision: In 2008, Rick wrote two books describing the future of PM: organizational memo...

Rick almost skipped his coaching certification. Then one quote changed his entire approach to leadership: "If you give somebody the answer, you rob them of a lifetime of learning." In Episode 9, Rick A. Morris makes the case that in the AI era, coaching is no longer optional for project managers—it's the entire job. The Problem with Directive Leadership: Rick used to be a directive leader. He had...

"The danger in relationships is counting. Once you start keeping score, three things happen." In Episode 8, Rick A. Morris shares a lesson from his personal development journey—the Three R's taught by coach Paul Martinelli—and connects it directly to why your change initiatives are failing. The Three R's: 🔴 Resistance - Passive non-compliance. "I'll wait until this blows over." 🔴 Revenge - Activ...

"You own the project." That's the greatest lie ever told in project management. You don't own the people. You don't control the budget. You didn't set the strategy. You don't decide the timeline. But when things go wrong? Everyone looks at you. In Episode 7, Rick A. Morris makes the case that influence is the single most important skill a PM can develop—and shows you how to use AI to map, craft, a...

Ever had a project going great—on time, on budget, team energized—and an executive killed it anyway? Here's why: They weren't evaluating your project. They were evaluating your portfolio. In Episode 6, Rick A. Morris introduces Net Operating Value (NOV)—the metric that closes the gap between how PMs talk about projects and how executives actually make decisions. The Core Problem:  PMs optimize in...

Your status report is answering "Are we busy?" Your executives are asking "Are we going to succeed?" That gap is costing you credibility—and it's fixable. In Episode 5, Rick A. Morris—a Six Sigma practitioner and data obsessive—exposes the metrics trap most PMs fall into and shows you how to build dashboards that actually answer the questions that matter. The Core Problem:  Activity metrics measur...

Rick's hiring conversation that challenges everything: "So Rick, are you an expert in the insurance industry?" "No." "Well... shouldn't you be?" "How many people work here?" "About 5,000." "Great. You've got 5,000 experts in insurance. What you need is someone like me who can get the best out of those 5,000 people." That's the difference between domain expertise and project management expertise. A...

Rick's signature conference exercise: "Everybody who's a practicing PM, raise your hand." Hundreds of hands go up. "Now—who came out of college WANTING to be a project manager?" Every hand drops. Except three or four. That's the Halo Effect. And it's killing your project success rates. In Episode 3, Rick A. Morris tackles the cognitive bias that destroys PM careers before they start—the assumption...

The question everyone's avoiding: If AI can write status reports, take meeting notes, update schedules, and forecast resources—what's left for project managers? Answer: Everything that actually matters. In Episode 2, Rick A. Morris tackles the 60/40 problem—why most PMs spend 60% of their time on busy work and only 40% creating real value—and shows you how to flip that ratio using AI as your think...

Welcome to Season 2 of AI Driven PM! 🎯 Here's the uncomfortable truth: AI won't replace project managers. But you will absolutely be replaced by a project manager who knows how to leverage AI. In this season premiere, Rick A. Morris introduces Socratic prompting—a technique that turns fuzzy sponsor dreams into clear vision, team motivation, and a first backlog in under 10 minutes. What You'll Lea...

In the season finale of AI-Driven PM , Rick Morris takes listeners on a journey into the future of AI in project management, with a special focus on the game-changing potential of AI agents. Reflecting on the rapid advancements in AI, Rick shares his excitement about OpenAI’s anticipated release of AI agents, expected as soon as January 2025. These agents are set to automate complex project manage...

In this episode of AI-Driven PM , Rick Morris explores the transformative potential of AI in portfolio management, sharing insights from his extensive experience with over 150 implementations of project and portfolio management tools. Departing from the typical format, Rick focuses on the theoretical side of portfolio management and how AI can reshape decision-making in this area. The episode emph...

In this episode of AI-Driven PM , Rick Morris dives into the powerful potential of operationalizing lessons learned in project management using AI. He discusses how most organizations invest countless hours documenting lessons learned, only for them to sit unused in spreadsheets or on SharePoint. Rick shares insights into how AI can transform this valuable, yet often untapped, data into actionable...

In this episode of the AI-Driven PM Podcast , host Rick Morris explores how AI can revolutionize project management by enhancing lessons learned, risk assessments, and project scheduling. Rick delves into the importance of maintaining well-structured project schedules and offers practical tips on using AI tools like ChatGPT to analyze project data, identify delays, and uncover valuable insights. W...

In this episode of the "AI Driven PM" podcast, host Rick Morris dives into the critical topic of sprint retrospectives and lessons learned in project management. He emphasizes that while retrospectives are valuable, their true potential is often underutilized when lessons learned are merely stored without further action. Rick discusses common challenges, such as lack of psychological safety and th...

In this episode of AI Driven Project Management , host Rick Morris dives into the crucial yet often overlooked concept of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Rick explores how breaking down large goals into manageable tasks is essential for effective project management. He introduces the concept of Life Breakdown Structure (LBS) and shares practical examples to illustrate the importance of WBS in bot...

In this episode of the AI Driven PM Podcast, host Rick A. Morris delves into the often-overlooked yet critical topic of risk management in project management. Rick shares a compelling story from his experience in the banking industry, highlighting the common but flawed mindset that "this project has no risk, because it must be done on time.” He introduces the "13th Floor Principle," which metaphor...

Welcome to Episode 3 of "AI Driven PM" with your host Rick Morris! In this exciting episode, we dive deep into how AI, specifically ChatGPT, can significantly enhance productivity in project management. Rick shares practical examples and real-world use cases on leveraging ChatGPT for automating tasks, generating complex Excel and Google Sheets formulas, and acting as an intelligent tutor. Rick als...

In this podcast episode of "AI Driven PM," host Rick Morris delves into the transformative role of AI, specifically focusing on ChatGPT, in project management. Rick begins by discussing the multifaceted nature of PM, covering project, portfolio, program, people, and practice management. The episode highlights ChatGPT's potential as a thinking partner, helping project managers with tasks like docum...

Welcome to the AI Driven PM Podcast! Join host Rick Morris, a seasoned project management evangelist with over 30 years of experience, as he delves into the transformative power of artificial intelligence in the project management world. In this episode, Rick introduces the AI Driven PM podcast, designed to explore how AI can enhance project, portfolio, program, product, people, and practice manag...