Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a dramatic change on how we deliver organizational transformation and peoples place in the future of work. The potential for Big Data and AI to unearth hidden customers, products, trends, and the Next Big Thing, is irresistible to businesses all over the world. Of course, Big Data is a pile of numbers without analysis and effective decision making. With the latest releases of AI augmented software products such as ChatGPT raising interest, what does this mean for project management. What are the implications for the decision making processes in projects? This session explores the opportunities and the risks of the Big Data and AI trends to provoke thinking of how could these technologies assist in transforming our world.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Elissa Farrow
Dr. Elissa Farrow is a futurist, coach, and lead consultant with extensive experience in designing and delivering strategic organisational adaptation. Elissa has empowered organisations to envision positive futures and successfully transform to achieve lasting benefits. She has demonstrated proven adaptive capacity, successfully applying her skills across diverse industries. Elissa has a compassionate leadership style and believes all organisations can be a force for good.
Elissa held previous global and Queensland Chapter leadership roles within the Change Management Institute. She also served as the former Chair of DVConnect, a service dedicated to preventing Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland. Widely recognised as a thought leader in her field, Elissa has authored numerous publications. She’s received national recognition in Australia for her contributions to Women in Project Management through the Project Management Institute and for her research with the Association of Professional Futurists. Her doctoral research delved into the organisations of the future and explored the implications of artificial intelligence using anticipatory action learning and futures methodologies.
