Ethics, Empathy, and Artificial Intelligence

THIS MEETING IS A LIVE EVENT!

PMI Baltimore Chapter – Frederick Division – In Person Meeting

Title: Ethics, Empathy, and Artificial Intelligence

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2023, 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Location: Mt. Saint Mary’s University – Frederick MD – Campus Grand Conference Room

5350 Spectrum Drive

Frederick, MD 21703

PDUs: 2 PDUs (Business Acumen)

Cost: $30 for members; $40 for non-members

You must be logged in as a member to receive a discount. There will be no refunds or credits issued for this meeting.

Meeting:

6:00 pm SHARP!

6:00 – 6:30 pm Networking / Dinner

6:30 – 8:00 pm Presentation / Q&A

All participants registered for the event by March 9^th will receive double door prize tickets for the event!

Abstract:

Ethics, Empathy, and Artificial Intelligence

As we find ourselves hurtling ever faster toward singularity, a time when we are unable to distinguish humans from machines, we the people find ourselves entwined in a perplexing conundrum. How can we harness this power for good and the furtherance of mankind before it becomes a destructive force?

Can we count on machines to be ethical? Perhaps, if they are programmed with algorithms that lead to ethical conclusions. But will machines ever be compassionate? Will they ever acquire the ability to experience emotions? Most of us find that difficult to imagine. Perhaps, as AI thought leader Ray Kurzweil believes, the integration will go the other way. Rather than machines gaining sentience, humans will gain access to infinite knowledge.

But until that happens, it will be up to we humans to bring compassion and emotion to life in the workplace. Applying empathy and ethics first in everything we do has become compulsory if our goal is to achieve outcomes that optimize the human experience.

Applying a code of conduct, empathetic research, and unbiased reporting require human ambition. Data without the human experience is nothing but bits and numbers. Data integrated with the human experience leads to the expansion of wisdom. Join Dave and Lisa of Leadership Techniques as they discuss using AI as a tool to propel you and your teams to greater and greater success!

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn the importance of defining ethics in your business environment
2. Gain a basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI
3. Be able to begin using GenAI and other tools in the workplace

Presenter: Lisa Hammer and Dave Newman

Leadership Techniques, LLC David B. Newman and Lisa Hammer are co-founders and principals of Leadership Techniques, LLC and are Authorized Training Partners (ATPs) with the PMI. They have the honor of being part of an elite group of instructors selected to deliver multiple courses for the Project Management Institute (PMI) – PMI Training® (formerly known as PMI Seminars World®), a series of professional seminars held monthly across the country and virtually. Lisa and Dave have recently published The Engagement Matrix: Actionable Options for Supervisors and Project Managers, where they have combined basic human resources principals with a process that one can easily and quickly use to assess current behavior and performance to compare with the desired results and manage, rather than react to, the gap between desired performance and actual results, and lead your team to continual improvement and success! While often asked to intervene in challenging scenarios, Lisa and Dave always try to inject positivity and happiness into the environment and look to reduce stress for employees while driving results.

David B. Newman, PMI-PMP/RMP/SP/DASSM/ACP/GPM-b, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, ITIL

David B. Newman has a diversified background in engineering and product development. He is a certified trainer for leadership seminars and loves to share his experience and extensive background with others. Project teams have excelled under his leadership as he has emphasized that the key to building a high-performance team is to integrate management skills with a collaborative philosophy to motivate teams. Audiences eagerly engage with David’s interactive presentation style. Through a mix of personal experience, hands-on activities, and touches of PMBOK® Guide formality, David’s seminars are entertaining and educational. His passion and humor make them fun while his focus on results drives attendees to reach for practical solutions to real challenges.

Lisa Hammer – PMI-PMP/DASSM

Lisa Hammer has significant experience specializing in project management and staff development. She has managed the implementation of several multi-million-dollar programs, achieving client goals while maintaining budget and cost controls. Her executive career has been highlighted by a broad range of qualifications, including proven leadership and analytical skills, collaboration with outside groups, along with a reputation for accountability, flexibility, and resourcefulness. Lisa understands that people who are satisfied with their employment experience are more engaged, which leads to improved quality, productivity and happiness. Her passion for professionalism shines through in her presentations on a wide range of project management topics. Using her broad and in-depth field experience she not only stands behind her training, she expects success!