Welcome back to Schmidt List! In this compelling episode, host Kurt Schmidt sits down with Phillip Brown, an expert in automating project management and selecting the right project management software for today’s businesses. This episode is a must-watch if you're interested in AI integration, project automation, cloud-based project management tools, or agile methodologies.

Phillip Brown delves deep into how AI revolutionizes project management roles, turning them from hands-on operations to advisory positions. He emphasizes that project leaders must now equip themselves with management and humanity skills to effectively collaborate with AI. This episode also covers the transition from antiquated Excel spreadsheets to dynamic, cloud-based, or accessible project management software, highlighting the importance of refining existing processes for better transparency and alignment.

Key Topics Covered:
- Automating project management
- Choosing the right project management software
- Impact of AI on project management jobs
- AI and machine learning in project management
- Cloud-based project management tools
- Agile project management methodologies
- AI security concerns and legal issues
- Industry-specific AI adoption (finance, pharma, healthcare)
- Custom tool sets for project management
- Importance of data and reporting in project management

Phillip Brown shares insights on how companies are moving towards agile approaches, working in two-week increments and continuously reviewing progress. He also discusses how highly regulated industries are cautious about AI, leading many companies to develop large language models trained on internal data.

This episode addresses the merger of project management and product management roles. It underscores an organization's need to adopt an agile methodology, warning that large companies risk falling behind more agile competitors. We also explore Apple's innovative approach of creating small internal startups to foster agile experimentation.

Phillip offers invaluable advice on staying informed about the latest advancements in AI and project management. From YouTube influencers reviewing AI tools to newsletters in AI, he believes in learning from the programmers who create this tech, not just those who comment on it.

Key Quotes:
- "AI won't remove project management jobs, but it will change their role."
- "Transparency and alignment are crucial in preventing budget and project mishaps."
- "Automation and machine learning can help identify and mitigate potential issues in projects."

Learn more about Phillip Brown and connect with him on LinkedIn. pbrown@blupitt.com

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