Use of generative AI in project management

Giorgi Berelashvili

Master's thesis

Abstract:

Generative Artificial Intelligence is the latest breakthrough which has had a profound effect on practically all industries. Project Management is no exception and it is one of the fields extensively utilizing generative AI daily; be it for ideation, increased efficiency or completion of repetitive tasks. The research conducted in this paper defines several use cases of Generative AI currently being utilized according to existing literature. What is more, use cases based on interviews conducted with project managers within one Czech and one Georgian organization are explored. The use cases accumulated as a result of both the literature review and interview with project managers are then compared and contrasted to provide a more holistic view and properly understand how generative AI can be utilized for project success and increased efficiency. Several of the commonly mentioned use cases are then picked and showcased as part of a small-scale experiment.

Abstract:

Generative Artificial Intelligence is the latest breakthrough which has had a profound effect on practically all industries. Project Management is no exception and it is one of the fields extensively utilizing generative AI daily; be it for ideation, increased efficiency or completion of repetitive tasks. The research conducted in this paper defines several use cases of Generative AI currently being utilized according to existing literature. What is more, use cases based on interviews conducted with project managers within one Czech and one Georgian organization are explored. The use cases accumulated as a result of both the literature review and interview with project managers are then compared and contrasted to provide a more holistic view and properly understand how generative AI can be utilized for project success and increased efficiency. Several of the commonly mentioned use cases are then picked and showcased as part of a small-scale experiment.

Keywords

Use Cases, Generative Artificial Intelligence, AI usage in PM, Generative AI use in PM, tools and applications, PM, AI, Project Management, Generative AI, ChatGPT

Keywords

PM, AI, Project Management, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Use Cases, Generative Artificial Intelligence, AI usage in PM, Generative AI use in PM, tools and applications

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 26. 4. 2024

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 4. 6. 2024
• Supervisor: Jan Kučera
• Reader: Dana Malcová

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze

Master programme:
Information Systems Management