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Kathleen Walch
Director, AI Engagement and Community at Project Management Institute
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
Kathleen is Director, AI Engagement and Community at Project Management Institute (PMI). PMI acquired Cognilytica in September 2024 to continue guiding project professionals in adding more AI capabilities to their skillsets. At Cognilytica, Kathleen co-developed the CPMAI methodology, iterating and evolving prior approaches to AI & data project management given the realities of the rapidly changing AI environment. Adopted by dozens of multinational organizations, dozens of government agencies, and NGOs, CPMAI is quickly becoming the standard methodology for AI project management best practices. Kathleen is CPMAI Certified and is a Lead Instructor on CPMAI courses and training.
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AI for Supply Chain Optimization: How Predictive Insights Improve Inventory and Logistics
The AI Journal
June 12, 2025
today’s supply chains are facing pressure from all directions. From rapidly shifting consumer expectations to large-scale disruptions like weather events, material shortages, or geopolitical shifts, the demand for efficiency and flexibility is higher than ever. To meet these challenges, organizations are increasingly turning to predictive analytics. These tools give businesses the ability to use data to plan ahead—reducing guesswork and enabling smarter data-driven decisions across inventory and logistics.
How effective project management is revolutionizing AI transformation in organizations
Fast company
May 12, 2025
For many businesses, AI is a must-have. Whether integrating it into customer service functions or using it to cut down busy work and boost productivity, companies now see AI as an essential tool in their technology arsenal. But how can leaders ensure that their companies are using it to its fullest potential?
Director, AI Engagement and Community
PMI
September 01, 2024
Excited about this opportunity to join the PMI Team and engage with the large PMI community, continuing the ground-breaking work and thought leadership on AI best practices we’ve developed at Cognilytica.
How to effectively manage AI projects in 12 steps
Tech Target
October 09, 2024
Executives today enthusiastically embrace artificial intelligence, with the vast majority saying AI is a top priority for their organizations.
Multiple CEO surveys confirm this assessment. For example, a report from Boston Consulting Group, "From Potential to Profit with GenAI," found that 89% of executives ranked AI and generative AI as a Top 3 tech priority for 2024.
AI Use Case Series: AI in Non-Profit and Social Impact
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July 09, 2025
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is being used by non-profits and mission-driven organizations to amplify their social impact. From improving fundraising to optimizing resource distribution, AI is proving to be a powerful force f
AI Use Case Series: AI in Smart Cities
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July 02, 2025
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is powering the evolution of smart cities. From traffic lights to energy grids, AI is helping urban areas become more efficient, responsive, and sustainable.Learn how AI is being used to:Manage sm
AI Use Case Series: AI in Environmental Management
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June 25, 2025
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is being applied to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: protecting the environment. From conservation and climate modeling to waste management and disaster response, AI is playing a growing r
AI Use Case Series: AI in Mining
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June 18, 2025
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer dig into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the mining industry. From underground safety to surface-level sustainability, AI is helping modernize one of the world’s oldest and most essential sectors.Learn how AI
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Art & Design
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June 11, 2025
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of art and design. From generative art and music to personalized experiences and collaborative creativity, AI is empowering both professional artists and everyday creators a
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Architecture
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June 04, 2025
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the field of architecture. From design and material selection to project management and sustainability, AI is enhancing how buildings are envisioned, planned, and delivered.Listen
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AI Use Case Series: AI in Restaurant and Food Service Industry
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May 28, 2025
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer dive into the many ways artificial intelligence is reshaping the restaurant and food service industry. From back-of-house operations to customer-facing innovations, AI is transforming how food is prepared, delivered, and experienced
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Consumer Packaged Goods
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May 21, 2025
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. From enhancing product development to optimizing inventory and boosting customer engagement, AI is driving innovation and operational
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Travel and Hospitality [AI Today Podcast]
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May 14, 2025
AI is significantly transforming the travel industry by enhancing customer experiences, optimizing operations, and personalizing services. In this episode hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways that AI is applied in travel and hospitality.AI Improving the Travel ExperienceWe are
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Aerospace [AI Today Podcast]
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May 07, 2025
AI is making significant advancements in the aerospace industry, enhancing everything from design and manufacturing to flight operations and safety. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch discuss various ways that AI is being used in the aerospace industry.AI-Assisted Flight & Operatio
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Physical Security & Safety [AI Today Podcast]
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April 30, 2025
In today’s increasingly unpredictable world, keeping people, property, and assets safe has become more complex than ever. Fortunately, AI is playing a growing role in strengthening physical security and safety measures. In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore ho
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Cybersecurity [AI Today Podcast]
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April 23, 2025
In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, the pace and sophistication of cyber threats are growing faster than ever. Hackers are using increasingly advanced tactics to infiltrate systems, steal sensitive data, and wreak havoc across organizations of all sizes. But there’s a powerful new ally
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Automotive [AI Today Podcast]
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April 16, 2025
In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in the AI in Automotive industry.Continue reading AI Use Case Series: AI in Automotive [AI Today Podcast] at Cognilytica.
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Pharma [AI Today Podcast]
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April 09, 2025
Artificial intelligence is transforming everything from disease identification and diagnosis to drug discovery, clinical trial optimization, and even manufacturing efficiency. With access to massive amounts of biological, chemical, and patient data, pharma is perfectly positioned to harness the true
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Insurance [AI Today Podcast]
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April 02, 2025
In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in insurance. We explore how AI is reshaping the insurance industry in many ways. From smarter risk assessment and personalized underwriting to faster claims processing and fraud detection, AI is helpi
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in the Supply Chain [AI Today Podcast]
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March 26, 2025
In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways AI is being used in the supply chain.Continue reading AI Use Case Series: AI in the Supply Chain [AI Today Podcast] at Cognilytica.
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Human Resources [AI Today Podcast]
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March 19, 2025
AI is significantly transforming the Human Resources (HR) industry by streamlining processes, improving decision-making, and enhancing employee experiences. This episode of AI Today discusses how AI is being applied to Human Resources.Significant use of AI is happening around helping with hiring and
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Marketing [AI Today Podcast]
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March 12, 2025
AI has been game-changing for marketers, transforming how companies analyze data, engage with customers, write copy, create images and optimize campaigns. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being used in marketing.From the hyperpersonalization patte
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Telecommunications [AI Today Podcast]
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March 05, 2025
AI is driving significant advancements in the telecommunications industry, improving network management, customer service, and operational efficiency. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways that AI is being applied in Telecommunications.With the hel
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
Beyond Prompts: How to Use AI for Smarter Project Management
Digital Project Manager
March 04, 2025
Generative AI is everywhere—transforming industries, dominating conversations, and yet, for many, it’s still just a tool for note-taking and meal planning. If you’re a project professional feeling stuck in a GenAI rut, this episode is for you.
Get ready for an enlightening conversation with Kathleen Walch, Global Head of AI Engagement and General Manager of PMI Cognilytica at Project Management Institute (PMI). Kathleen is a trailblazer in AI project management, having co-developed the CPMAI methodology, which is setting the standard for AI best practices across government agencies, multinational corporations, and NGOs.
AI Use Case Series: AI in Real Estate [AI Today Podcast]
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February 26, 2025
The real estate industry is embracing AI for enhancements across a wide range of applications. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in real estate.AI is helping with data-driven decisions. It can quickly analyze a variety of different dat
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Legal [AI Today Podcast]
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February 19, 2025
AI is helping lawyers and the legal profession in a number of ways. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in legal.AI is helping to assist with research and discovery. AI powered legal research platforms are able to use natural language pr
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI in Media and Entertainment [AI Today Podcast]
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February 12, 2025
AI tools are helping to transform the media and entertainment industry. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways that AI is being applied to media and entertainment.Automated systems are helping with brainstorming ideas, writing articles, summarizing i
Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Project Management
AI Use Case Series: AI Applications in Government [AI Today Podcast]
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February 05, 2025
Public sector agencies, which include federal and national governments, provincial, state, and local government agencies, are increasingly making use of AI. AI in government is having an impact on everything from facial recognition and computer vision technology to AI enabled chatbots. In this episo
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AI for Supply Chain Optimization: How Predictive Insights Improve Inventory and Logistics
How effective project management is revolutionizing AI transformation in organizations
Director, AI Engagement and Community
How to effectively manage AI projects in 12 steps
AI Use Case Series: AI in Non-Profit and Social Impact
AI Use Case Series: AI in Smart Cities
AI Use Case Series: AI in Environmental Management
Beyond Prompts: How to Use AI for Smarter Project Management
