The Digital Project Manager

Hosted by Galen Low

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260

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Aug 2026

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The Digital Project Manager is the home of digital project management inspiration, how-to guides, tips, tricks, tools, funnies, and jobs. We provide project management guidance for the digital wild west where demanding stakeholders, tiny budgets and stupid deadlines reign supreme.

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August 18, 202650 min

How to Build Real AI Fluency Across Your Team

AI fluency isn’t about knowing the latest tools, collecting certificates, or casually dropping “agentic” into a meeting. It’s about knowing where AI fits into the work—and where human judgment still matters most. Justin Bateh joins Galen Low to unpack why the real advantage comes from building an operating layer above AI’s increasingly capable execution layer. They dig into what separates genuine AI fluency from familiarity, why hands-on practice and feedback matter, and what employers can do to build capability without turning AI training into homework. They also explore a bigger career question: when technical skills are becoming easier to replicate, what makes a project leader’s career durable? Resources from this episode: Join the Digital Project Manager Community Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts Connect with Justin on LinkedIn Visit AI Operators Lab and Tactical Memo

August 11, 202647 min

How AI Can Help You Make Better Project Decisions

Projects are, in many ways, a collection of decisions. But when work is moving fast, information is scattered, and the stakes are high, making a well-informed call isn’t always straightforward. AI can pull together more context than any one person could realistically hold in their head—but that doesn’t mean we should hand over the decision-making reins. Galen Low sits down with Cali Collins, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Optimality, to explore how AI can support better decisions without removing humans from the equation. They dig into decision context, bias, traceability, accountability, and why the rise of AI could actually make project leaders more—not less—important. Resources from this episode: Join the Digital Project Manager Community Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts Connect with Cali on LinkedIn Visit Optimality

August 4, 202636 min

What It Really Takes to Build AI for Government

Government projects are often dismissed as slow, bureaucratic, and overly reliant on expensive consultants. But according to William Moroz, that narrative is increasingly outdated. Drawing on experience across both government and consulting, William explains how modern public sector teams are leading ambitious, mission-driven initiatives with a stronger focus on accountability, transparency, and measurable public value. In this conversation, Galen and William explore how AI is reshaping government procurement, why collaboration is replacing traditional vendor relationships, and what it really takes to become a trusted government collaborator. From auditability and AI literacy to balancing innovation with responsible governance, this episode offers a grounded look at delivering technology that serves citizens—not just stakeholders. Resources from this episode: Join the Digital Project Manager Community Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts Connect with William on LinkedIn

July 28, 202650 min

Why Smart People Get Generic Results From AI

Generative AI is changing how project teams work—but too many professionals are still treating it like a smarter search engine. The result? Generic prompts, generic outputs, and a growing tendency to trust polished responses without applying the critical thinking that makes great project leaders valuable in the first place. In this episode, Galen Low sits down with AI consultant and educator Mashhood Ahmed to explore why curiosity, context, and strategic questioning matter more than ever. Together, they unpack how AI can amplify—not replace—human judgment, and share practical ways leaders can help their teams move beyond surface-level prompting toward more thoughtful, effective collaboration with AI. Resources from this episode: Join the Digital Project Manager Community Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts Connect with Mashhood on LinkedIn and TikTok Visit M1 Consultants Inc.

July 21, 202650 min

Why 70% of Digital Transformations Still Fail (And How AI Can Help)

Digital transformation has been a business buzzword for decades—but despite years of experience, most enterprise transformation initiatives still fail. Why? And can AI finally help organizations break the cycle? In this episode, Galen Low sits down with Rick Catalano, founder and CEO of AMIGO and author of The AI Project Manager , to unpack why large-scale transformation projects continue to struggle, what AI can (and can't) solve, and why the future of project leadership is less about replacing people and more about helping them make better decisions. Resources from this episode: Join the Digital Project Manager Community Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts Connect with Rick on LinkedIn Visit AMIGO Check out Rick’s book – “ The AI Project Manager: The Framework for Successful AI-Enabled Enterprise Transformation ”

July 14, 202642 min

How the Construction Industry is Laying the Groundwork for the Future of AI PM

Project management in construction is often dismissed as traditional, but when it comes to AI and data, the industry may be further ahead than many people realize. In this conversation, James Garner, Head of AI and Data at Gleeds and founder of Project Flux, shares why construction is becoming a proving ground for AI adoption—and what project professionals in every industry can learn from it. From overcoming resistance to new technology to navigating career shifts and building AI literacy, James offers a refreshingly balanced perspective on the future of project management. Whether you're leading digital initiatives or considering a career pivot, this episode explores why judgment, curiosity, and creativity will become even more valuable in the age of AI. Resources from this episode: Join the Digital Project Manager Community Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts Connect with James on LinkedIn Visit Gleeds and Project Flux

July 9, 202613 min

Where AI Actually Fits on a Project Team

AI is starting to reshape project management—but its biggest impact isn't replacing project managers. It's removing the operational overhead that keeps them buried in admin so they can focus on the work that actually moves projects and client relationships forward. In this conversation, Tim Fisher sits down with Bernarda Vrbat from Productive to explore how AI is evolving beyond chatbots into skills and autonomous agents. They discuss where AI is already delivering practical value for professional services businesses, what teams are (and aren't) comfortable delegating to AI, and why the future of project management is less about doing repetitive work and more about making high-value decisions. Resources from this episode: Join the Digital Project Manager Community Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts Connect with Bernarda on LinkedIn Visit Productive

July 7, 202642 min

How AI-Native Teams Deliver Creative Work Differently

Some people see AI as a threat to creativity. Others see it as the next evolution of the creative toolkit. In this episode, Galen Low sits down with Tom Brown and Eric Oldrin, co-founders of Original Model, an AI-native creative agency, to explore what happens when creative thinking—not AI—stays at the center of the process. Together, they unpack how agencies can embrace AI without sacrificing originality, storytelling, or quality. Broadcast live from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, this conversation explores why so much AI-generated work falls flat, how thoughtful agencies are integrating AI across strategy, ideation, and production, and why the future of creative work may depend less on mastering tools and more on strengthening human judgment. Resources from this episode: Join the Digital Project Manager Community Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts Connect with Eric and Tom on LinkedIn Visit Original Model Creative Agency

June 30, 202656 min

The Collaboration Problem Most Remote Teams Ignore

Remote and hybrid work is no longer a temporary adjustment—it’s how many project teams operate every day. But while we've become better at working asynchronously and using AI to boost productivity, it's worth asking whether we've unintentionally lost some of the human elements that make collaboration truly effective. In this conversation, Galen Low sits down with Karen Chong to explore what remote teams are missing, why intentional collaboration matters more than ever, and how project leaders can recreate the trust, creativity, and learning that once happened naturally in shared office spaces. They also dive into AI's growing role in team collaboration—and why efficiency alone isn't enough to build high-performing teams. Resources from this episode: Join the Digital Project Manager Community Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts Connect with Karen on LinkedIn Visit Abracademy & The Mind Blend podcast

June 23, 202655 min

Why Project Management Is Becoming Everyone’s Job

Project management often gets framed as a career path, but increasingly it's becoming a skill that professionals across every function need to develop. As organizations navigate AI-driven transformation, cross-functional initiatives, and constant change, more people are finding themselves responsible for leading projects—whether or not "project manager" appears in their job title. Galen Low sits down with Stuart Taylor, founder of Influential PMO and author of Becoming The Project Manager , to explore what separates effective project leaders from accidental coordinators. They unpack common misconceptions about project management, the leadership and communication skills that matter most when plans don't go as expected, and why learning to lead projects may become a defining career milestone for professionals at every level. Resources from this episode: Join the Digital Project Manager Community Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts Connect with Stuart on LinkedIn and YouTube Visit Influential PMO Check out Stuart’s book: “ Becoming The Project Manager ”