Event Overview

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how organizations operate — but technical excellence alone does not guarantee project success. Many AI initiatives stall, fail to scale, or struggle with adoption because the human side of change is overlooked.

This Lunch & Learn explores why emotional intelligence (EI) has become a critical success factor for project managers leading AI initiatives. When teams face uncertainty, shifting workflows, ethical concerns, or fear of displacement, EI enables project managers to anticipate reactions, build trust, and guide stakeholders through change with clarity and confidence.

Participants will learn how EI strengthens AI project outcomes by improving communication, reducing resistance, increasing user confidence, and aligning innovation with real organizational behavior. This session is ideal for project managers navigating AI-driven transformation and seeking practical tools to improve adoption and long-term value.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of emotional intelligence in AI project success

• Identify human factors that influence AI implementation

• Apply EI competencies to real-world AI project scenarios

• Integrate EI into AI project lifecycle management

• Develop strategies to increase AI adoption, trust, and sustained usage

Featured Speaker

Dr. Barcus C. Jackson, MBA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CSXP, PMP, ITIL

Dr. Barcus C. Jackson is a senior technology executive, cybersecurity leader, and higher education faculty member with more than twenty-three years of experience driving digital transformation across nonprofit, academic, and public-sector organizations. His leadership roles have included Executive Director of Technology and Innovation, Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer, and Director of Simulation and Instructional Technology.

Dr. Jackson holds multiple advanced degrees — including a Doctor of Computer Science, a Doctor of Education, and an MBA — and maintains industry-leading certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CSXP, CISA, PMP, and ITIL. As an adjunct professor, he teaches cybersecurity and information technology at both undergraduate and graduate levels, bringing real-world insights from enterprise systems, cloud strategy, data governance, and organizational change.

His expertise bridges technology, risk management, and human-centered leadership, making him uniquely equipped to guide project managers through the complexities of AI adoption and implementation.

Who Can Attend

This session is open to:

• PMIMSL Members

• Non-Members

• Project managers, technology leaders, and professionals navigating AI-driven change

Pricing

Virtual Attendance:

• PMIMSL Members: $10

• Non-Members: $15