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Mar 2025
23m 5s

How to Avoid AI Project Failure

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
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More and more project professionals are managing artificial intelligence (AI) projects, but teams are struggling to make sure they deliver real value. What makes AI projects different—and what are some common reasons they fail? What does it take to lead successful AI projects—and how do you build those must-have skills? We discuss the big issues with two exp ... Show More
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