The Next Next Revolutionizing Project Management with AI: A Conversation with Shawn Harris
Mar 3, 2025
Shawn Harris, co-founder and CEO of Coworked, discusses the groundbreaking AI project management tool, Harmony, designed to mimic human oversight for improved efficiency. He shares insights on Coworked's evolution, challenges in developing an agentic framework, and the importance of human-AI collaboration in project management. Harris highlights how AI can alleviate mundane tasks for project managers, fostering job satisfaction. He invites PMO leaders to engage with Coworked's innovative solutions as they navigate the future of project management.
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Coworked's Pivot to AI Project Management
- Coworked pivoted from a cross-department scheduling tool to a comprehensive AI project manager.
- This change arose from discussions with large companies struggling with project overload and limited project manager resources.
Building vs. Buying AI Solutions
- Coworked chose to build their AI solution in-house due to concerns about the accuracy of off-the-shelf tools.
- This decision stemmed from the need for precise project management when dealing with large-scale projects and significant budgets.
The Unchanging Landscape of Project Management
- Shawn Harris, CEO of Coworked, shared his experience as a project manager, highlighting the persistent challenge of on-time and on-budget project delivery.
- He noted that project failure rates remain high despite advancements in methodologies and tools, emphasizing the cognitive burden on project managers.