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Insights from a Review on System Dynamics and Innovation Policy
The review titled Innovation System Policy Analysis presents a comprehensive analysis of how feedback mechanisms, policy interventions, and computational modeling shape innovation ecosystems. The paper categorizes applications of system dynamics into key areas, primarily R&D policy, innovation diffusion, science and technology policies, and regional innovation clusters. Each of these areas highlights the role of feedback…
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Reflections on The Hidden Connections by Fritjof Capra
I can talk about this book forever. The Hidden Connections isn’t just a book—it’s a way of seeing the world that feels both deeply intuitive and profoundly structured. This is why I was drawn to systems thinking in the first place. The realization that nothing exists in isolation, that everything—biological, technological, social—is part of a…
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New Publication Announcement – Future-Proofing Project Networks
My latest article, “Future-Proofing Project Networks: AI, Systems Thinking, and Adaptive Decision-Making,” has been published in the PM World Journal (February 2025). This paper examines the increasing complexity of modern project networks and how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Systems Thinking can be leveraged to enhance adaptability, optimize resources, and improve strategic decision-making. About the Article…
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Reflections on A System Dynamics Approach to Modelling Eco-Innovation Drivers in Enterprises
There’s something satisfying about finding a study that mirrors questions you’ve been asking yourself. I came across A System Dynamics Approach to Modelling Eco-Innovation Drivers in Companies by Carlos F. A. Arranz, while looking into system dynamics applications as a part of the research for a project, and it immediately caught my attention. Even though…
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Reflections on Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction
A few years ago, during my master’s studies in Technology Foresight at Amirkabir University, I took a course on forecasting methods. It wasn’t something I had deliberately chosen; it was a requirement, filled with time-series models, regression analyses, and probability distributions. The models were precise, the equations elegant, but something always felt missing. Reading Superforecasting…
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The Death of Critical Thinking: How Oversimplified Narratives Controlled a Society – A Reflection on Thinking, Fast and Slow
Some time ago, I read The Art of Thinking Clearly, a book that laid out a broad spectrum of cognitive biases, offering quick and accessible insights into human irrationality. It was like flipping through a catalog of common thinking errors. But when I picked up Thinking, Fast and Slow, it felt like stepping into the…
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Reflections on The Art of Thinking Clearly
The first time I came across The Art of Thinking Clearly was when a well-known sports news anchor in my country (Adel Ferdosipour) translated it into Persian. It was widely promoted on social media, and a lot of people were talking about it. But I never read the translation—and in hindsight, I’m glad I didn’t.…
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AI and Sustainability in B2B Digital Platforms: A New Era of Smart Business
There’s something fascinating about the way AI is reshaping B2B digital platforms. It’s not just about automation or efficiency anymore—it’s about sustainability, adaptability, and the way businesses create long-term value. The more I work on AI applications in project management, the more I see how these same principles apply across industries, influencing how businesses operate,…
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Coworking Spaces: the Subtle Dynamics of Collaboration
This reflection is inspired by the article “Coworking Spaces and Collaborative Practices” by Dr. Stefan Haefliger, published in Organization (2022). The study dives into the subtle, often overlooked mechanisms that make coworking spaces fertile ground for collaboration and innovation. The full article is accessible here. It’s fascinating how certain spaces become catalysts for creativity. Reading…
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AI in B2B Sales: The Game-Changer We’ve All Been Waiting For
The more I delve into the complexities of B2B sales, the more I realize that we’re standing at the edge of something transformative. It’s not just about sales anymore—it’s about precision, efficiency, and personalization at a scale we could only dream of a few years ago. AI isn’t just a tool; it’s reshaping the very…
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Engaging in the Dialogue: A Letter to PM World Journal
My recent Letter to the Editor has been published in the January 2025 edition of the PM World Journal. This piece reflects my ongoing engagement with peers and thought leaders in the project management community, discussing the evolution of global frameworks like the PMBOK and their application in today’s rapidly changing environments. Reflections on Standards…
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Reflections on A Presentation on YouTube: Biomimicry- How Nature Inspires Innovation
Some of the ideas in this video reminded me of Regenerative Leadership by Giles Hutchins and Laura Storm, which explores how organizations can learn from nature to build resilience and adaptability. While the book approaches the topic from a leadership and systems thinking perspective, this video focuses on biomimicry—how nature itself offers direct design principles…
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Reflections on Regenerative Leadership by Giles Hutchins & Laura Storm
Leadership, much like complex systems, is often shaped by forces beyond direct control. Throughout my experiences working with dynamic teams and decision-making systems, I’ve noticed that the most effective leadership doesn’t come from rigid hierarchies or strict processes but from environments that allow adaptability, feedback, and self-organization. Regenerative Leadership explores this idea by drawing parallels…
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On Openness: The Fragile Balance of Sharing and Innovation
Openness drives innovation. It invites collaboration, enables resource sharing, and accelerates progress. But, as Dr. Stefan Haefliger explores in his article, “Societal and Political Dimensions of Openness,” openness is not without its complexities. Published in 2024, the study dives into the governance challenges, societal implications, and resource dynamics that define innovation ecosystems in an increasingly…
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Rediscovering Dormant Ideas: Dr. Holmer Kok and the Art of Knowledge Recombination
This reflection is inspired by the article “Dusting Off the Knowledge Shelves: Recombinant Lag and the Technological Value of Inventions” by Dr. Holmer Kok, published in the Journal of Management (2019). The study explores how the timing of knowledge reuse influences innovation, offering a profound look at the hidden potential of dormant ideas. You can…
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Exciting News: My Article Published in PM World Journal!
I am thrilled to announce that my latest article, titled “Transforming Project Management with AI: Automation, Analytics, and Stakeholder Engagement,” has been published in the December 2024 edition of the PM World Journal, as the Advisory Article. This piece delves into the transformative potential of Custom Generative Pretrained Transformers (Custom GPTs) in modern project management.…
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Reflections on Resilience Engineering: New Directions for Measuring and Maintaining Safety in Complex Systems by Sidney Dekker, Erik Hollnagel, David Woods, and Richard Cook
There’s something about complexity that pulls me in. Maybe it’s the challenge of untangling moving parts, the unpredictability of it all, or just the satisfaction of seeing patterns emerge where, at first, there seemed to be none. When I started working on AI-powered project management systems, I thought the challenge was about prediction—refining estimates, optimizing…
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Reflection: “Getting Outdoors after the Workday: The Affective and Cognitive Effects of Evening Nature Contact”
Title: Getting Outdoors after the Workday: The Affective and Cognitive Effects of Evening Nature ContactJournal of Management, 2022Authors: Anthony C. Klotz, Shawn T. McClean, Junhyok Yim, Joel Koopman, Pok Man TangDOI: 10.1177/01492063221106430 Reflection: This piece offers a fresh perspective on how post-workday nature contact affects employees’ well-being and productivity. It connects stress recovery and cognitive…
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Reflection on a work at the intersection of human and technology: “When Conscientious Employees Meet Intelligent Machines: An Integrative Approach Inspired by Complementarity Theory and Role Theory”
When Conscientious Employees Meet Intelligent Machines: An Integrative Approach Inspired by Complementarity Theory and Role TheoryAcademy of Management Journal, 2020Authors: Pok Man Tang, Joel Koopman, Shawn T. McClean, Jack H. Zhang, Chi Hon Li, David De Cremer, Yizhen Lu, Chin Tung Stewart NgAccess: https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/amj.2020.1516 This work delves into the evolving landscape of technology’s role in…
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Exciting News: PM World Journal Has Accepted My Article!
It’s been a productive few weeks since I submitted my article to PM World Journal (PMWJ)—and I’m happy to share that it’s been accepted! Two rounds of editing went by faster than expected, and the communication throughout the process has been excellent. The article is scheduled to appear in PMWJ’s December edition as an advisory…
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Planning the Publication: AI in Project Management—From Experience to Impact
It feels like the right time to finally put my thoughts down on paper and publish the research I’ve been working on—a blend of practical experience, recent insights from my workshops, and the cutting-edge articles I’ve been diving into these past few months. Honestly, a large part of this urge comes from the success we’ve…
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Reflection: Evolving Roles and AI in Project Management
Reading: “Project Management Trends and New Challenges 2020+” by McGrath & Kostalova (2020). This article discusses how AI and digitization are transforming project management, and what excited me the most was its focus on the evolution of project management roles. It emphasizes that as AI takes over data-heavy tasks, the role of project managers will…
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Reflection: SWARA-COPRAS for Strategic Investment Decisions
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
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
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: AI in Project Management – Enhancing Efficiency and Decision-Making
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”
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”
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”
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”
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
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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Reflection: AI in Project Management: A Comprehensive Review and My Current Research
This post is my reflection on the following important paper: Title: Artificial Intelligence Enabled Project Management: A Systematic Literature ReviewPublished in: Applied Sciences, 2023Authors: I. Taboada, A. Daneshpajouh, N. Toledo, and T. de Vass As I sit here, reflecting on the literature I’ve been diving into recently, I’m still keeping up my habit of reducing…
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Reflection: AI4People – Laying the Ethical Groundwork for AI
Reading: “AI4People: An Ethical Framework for a Good AI Society” by Luciano Floridi et al. (2018). This article offers a comprehensive ethical framework to guide AI adoption, emphasizing four principles: fairness, transparency, privacy, and accountability. It also highlights 20 key recommendations that stress collaborative governance involving multiple stakeholders, promoting transparency in AI decision-making to ensure…
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Article Reflection: The Future of Remote Work with AI in Agile Project Management
This post reflects my thoughts while reading the following article. Title: Towards Effective AI-Powered Agile Project ManagementPublished in: Journal of Software Engineering (2020)Authors: Hoa Khanh Dam, Truyen Tran, John Grundy, Aditya Ghose, Yasutaka KameiDownload the article here. A few months ago, I came across this article, Towards Effective AI-Powered Agile Project Management, while I was…