The 4-Phase AI Framework Every Project Manager Needs

Hosted by Justin Bateh, PhD

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

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AI-Powered Project Management
Justin Bateh, PhD
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What you'll learn

Why "trying AI" isn't working and what's actually missing

Most PMs are stuck in a loop: try AI, find it kind of useful, can't figure out what's next, and go back to manual work.

The 4-Phase AI Progression Framework for Project Managers

Move through User → Builder → Designer → Operator: four distinct phases that change your relationship to AI.

How to apply the framework to real PM work

See the full progression applied to one task, then apply the same logic to everything you produce.

Why project managers are uniquely positioned for AI

PMs synthesize more unstructured information than anyone in the org. That's exactly what AI is built to handle.

A PM who uses AI vs. a PM who operates with AI

Using AI saves minutes. Operating with AI changes your workflow entirely. Learn what it looks like.

Why this topic matters

PMs are the biggest processors of unstructured information in any org, and that's exactly what AI is built to handle. But most PMs are stuck in a loop with no clear path forward. This session gives you the map: a 4-phase framework to go from occasional AI user to PM who operates with AI.

You'll learn from

Justin Bateh, PhD

CEO | 25,000+ learners | 80+ Projects | 8x Awards | LinkedIn Learning Instructor

Justin Bateh, PhD is a former COO, PMP, LinkedIn Learning Instructor and CEO of Projects Right, who has trained 25,000+ professionals from Microsoft, J&J, and Medtronic. Justin is a leading voice in project execution and AI fluency, and he teaches Maven's best selling and high rated project management courses (AI-Powered Project Management and Project Management That Actually Works). You can also follow Justin on LinkedIn and subscribe to his free newsletter.

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