Iris Meinl
CEO & Coach for Digital Transformation at NextGen Digital Advisors
Iris Meinl`s passion for Project Management, AI & Digital Transformation started in the early 2000s. After graduating in Computer Science in 2006 she started her successful consulting career in Digital Transformation. In 2008 Iris Meinl joined the founding phase of the 4th Industrial Revolution in Germany. During the past 17 years she has supported well-known European manufacturing companies in various industries (i.e., Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy) on their digital journey in Digitalization of their Product Development Processes by using technologies like CAx, Digital Twin, IoT, PLM, or ERP. 2019 she started her own start-up in Dubai to bring her rich experience from Germany to the Middle East. She supports companies worldwide on their journey into Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation. As a woman, she has not always had it easy in these projects, so Iris is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment. Additionally, she provides Project Coaching and Training.
Presentation- TECHNICAL TRACK: GPMF AI History Class
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PANEL: The Digital Frontier – Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Transform Project Management
This session delves into the transformative potential of technologies like AI, data analytics, and cloud collaboration in project management.
Learn & apply- WORKSHOP: Decision-Making Under Pressure – Balancing Speed and Accuracy in Project Processes
(Laptop required when attending the session) Challenge: In high-stakes or time-sensitive project, project managers often face pressure to make quick decisions, which can lead to errors or ineffective decisions. Format: Introduction and Discussion Facilitators provide information that participants require to conduct Workshop Activities: 1. Decision-making models 2. Human decision-making augmented with machines 3. Framework for reducing AI operational risk 4. The AI Canvas example 5. Agile Project Management case study Workshop Activities: 1. Innovation Lab: participants will invent their own decision system using th AI Canvas and present their augmented decision-making invention. 2. Participants will use GenAI to automate and enhance agile project management processes. 3. Case Study discussion: evaluating long term value creation, decision-making framework and ethical considerations.