The FutureCats took part in the annual PMI Greece Chapter conference, highlighting a crucial insight: in the age of AI, human guidance is more essential than ever to harness technology for the genuine benefit of society.

When Technology Meets the Human Touch

Dimitris Dimitriadis, Futurist and CIO at TheFutureCats Innovation Consultancy, was at the heart of a fascinating discussion about the future of leadership in the AI era. The panel “Smart Projects, Smarter Operations” brought together industry leaders, including Penny Kontogeorgou (e-Business & ICT Law Expert), Alexandros Ziomas (IT Director, Athens International Airport), and Christos Rizos (CTO, Intracom Telecom). Together, they explored how to maintain the human element in an increasingly automated world.

Beyond Smart Systems

“It’s not enough to build smart systems,” Dimitriadis pointed out. “We really need wise systems – ones that know the boundaries between technological efficiency and human judgment.” This distinction between ‘smart’ and ‘wise’ isn’t just wordplay – it’s key to using AI to benefit society.

The Challenge for Today’s Leaders

As AI rapidly transforms every aspect of business, leaders face a unique challenge: bridging the gap between technological innovation and human values.

“The real challenge of our time isn’t just creating smarter technology – it’s becoming wiser in how we use it,” Dimitriadis emphasized. This rings especially true in project management, where finding the sweet spot between technological efficiency and human oversight is crucial.

Toward a Human-Centered Future

As organizations worldwide work to integrate new technologies into their operations, the need for a human-centered approach is becoming increasingly apparent. The harmony between humans and machines isn’t just an ideal – it’s a business necessity that will shape how successful organizations are in the future.

The Path Forward

The discussions at PMI Greece Chapter laid the groundwork for a meaningful dialogue about leadership’s future in the AI era. Success doesn’t lie in complete automation but in brilliant human-machine collaboration, with human wisdom guiding technological innovation.

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