The rise of generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT and PMI Infinity has ushered in a new digital competence known as prompt engineering. This emerging field requires project professionals to master the art of crafting effective prompts to communicate with AI tools, enhancing their ability to manage projects successfully.

PMI has published a small handbook with the basics of prompt engineering for project managers. It provides tips and advice on the use of GenAI to automate, support and supplement project work. It also answers questions that help project managers to use GenAI tools and use them to positively shape their project work. Content:

• What is prompt engineering?
• What core competencies for prompt engineering do project professionals need?
• What strategies can project professionals employ for effective GenAI conversations?
• What are the applications of generative AI for project management?
• How can project teams efficiently use generative AI?
• What’s next for generative AI in project management?

If you would like to update your knowledge of using GenAI tools, the manual can be downloaded here:

https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/prompt-engineering

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