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Reflection: SWARA-COPRAS for Strategic Investment Decisions

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Reading: “Investment Prioritizing in High-Tech Industries Based on SWARA-COPRAS” by Zolfani & Bahrami (2014)​. This article presents the SWARA-COPRAS model—a combined decision-making framework used to prioritize investments in high-tech fields by weighing different criteria. SWARA helps rank the importance of various factors, while COPRAS evaluates the performance of each option against those priorities. This framework […]

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Reflection: Generative AI and Chatbots in Project Management

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Reading: “Artificial Intelligence and Project Management: An Empirical Investigation on the Appropriation of Generative Chatbots” by Felicetti et al., Journal of Innovation & Knowledge (2024)​. This article explores how project managers adopt generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, focusing on the factors that influence their integration. Using Adaptive Structuration Theory (AST), the study identifies three

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Reflection: Agility and Competitive Advantage – Lessons for Modern Organizations

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Reading: “The Impact of Agility: How to Shape Your Organization to Compete” by McKinsey & Company (2021)​. This article dives into agility as a strategic imperative, showing that organizations adopting Agile principles report higher productivity and improved customer satisfaction—up to 30% gains in both areas. It argues that agility at scale is becoming a key

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Reflection: Optimizing Resources and Managing Risks with AI

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Reading: “AI-Enhanced Project Management Systems for Optimizing Resource Allocation and Risk Mitigation” by Nabeel (2024)​. This article dives into AI’s role in dynamic resource management, showing how predictive analytics can help project managers respond proactively to risks. A standout insight is the way AI systems can redistribute resources in real time, ensuring that project timelines

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Reflection: AI in Project Management – Enhancing Efficiency and Decision-Making

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Reading: “Artificial Intelligence in Project Management: Enhancing Efficiency and Decision-Making” by Dr. Md. Mahfuzul Islam Shamim, International Journal of Management Information Systems and Data Science (April 2024)​. This article provided an overview of how AI is transforming core project management functions, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication. Dr. Shamim emphasizes that AI-powered systems

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Reflection on “AI in Project Management: Exploring Theoretical Models for Decision-Making and Risk Management”

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As I begin my mornings these days, I always gravitate toward the filter coffee in the cafeteria—it’s convenient, fresh, and waiting for me as soon as I walk in. It’s hard to resist when it’s right there and ready to go without any extra effort. However, as the day wears on, I inevitably start missing

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Reflection on “Large-scale Data-driven Financial Risk Management Analysis Using Machine Learning Strategies”

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These days, I’ve found myself settling into a routine of drinking French press coffee. It’s simple, it’s fresh, and since I don’t have any lessons or consultations at the moment, it fits well into my slower pace. Without the demands of teaching, I’ve had more time for both research and, I have to admit, for

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Reflection on “How Artificial Intelligence can Leverage Project Management Information System (PMIS) and Data-Driven Decision Making in Project Management”

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Spring is here, and while I typically feel a bit sleepy in the afternoons, especially during these transitional months, I’ve found myself going back to my double Turkish coffee habit. I had sworn off coffee for a while, but after some long days teaching ITIL 4 Foundation course, I couldn’t resist the pull of caffeine

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Reflection on “Putting Intellectual Robots to Work: Implementing Generative AI Tools in Project Management”

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Before delving into the new article, I want to reflect on the Iranian New Year, Nowruz. It’s March 20th, it’s Nowruz, the Iranian New Year has arrived. I find this day special because the Iranian calendar is based on precise astronomical observations. Nowruz coincides with the spring equinox, marking the exact moment when day and

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Reflection: AI in Project Management: Insights from the 2022 Review

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This post is about my thoughts while reading the following article: Title: Artificial Intelligence in Project Management: Systematic Literature ReviewPublished in: International Journal of Technology Intelligence and Planning, 2022Authors: Bento, S., Pereira, L., Gonçalves, R., Dias, Á., Costa, R. Lately, I’ve been easing off coffee after a bit of a caffeine overload from days spent

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