AI Today Podcast Lee Lambert on AI, Human Skills, and the Evolution of Project Management
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Dec 3, 2025 
Lee Lambert, a seasoned project management thought leader and PMI Fellow, shares insights from his impressive 60-year career. He discusses how AI will revolutionize project management in decision-making and risk management. Lambert argues that while AI enhances efficiency, the human touch—particularly power skills like communication and empathy—remains crucial. He emphasizes that integrating AI concepts into the PMP certification is essential. Listeners can expect practical advice on navigating the evolving landscape of project management.
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Founding The PMP
- Lee Lambert recounts being one of five invited in 1984 to create the PMP certification to professionalize project management.
- He explains the slow early adoption and the founding goal: prove project management is a full-time profession.
AI Will Reshape Project Management Soon
- Lee believes AI's current impact is minimal but will reshape project management within four to five years.
- He highlights instant information delivery as the key change that will improve decision making and risk management.
Evolve Core Certifications, Don't Proliferate
- Lee advises integrating AI concepts into core certifications rather than creating many separate credentials.
- He warns against proliferating certifications and prefers evolving existing credentials like the PMP.