Latina Lewis
Senior Project Manager, Kinsman Point Consulting
11:00AM
Great Hall Room 1 & 2
PDUs:
1.0
AI-Augmented Project Manager: Designing Smarter Workflows with Microsoft Copilot
Today’s project managers are expected to do more than deliver projects on time and within scope — they are increasingly responsible for helping organizations navigate change, adapt to emerging technologies, and improve how work gets done in rapidly evolving environments. As artificial intelligence becomes embedded within the workplace tools many organizations already use, project professionals have an opportunity to evolve from task managers into AI-augmented strategic leaders.
In this practical and forward-thinking session, participants will explore how Microsoft Copilot can help project managers design smarter workflows, improve decision-making, streamline communication, and increase operational efficiency across the project lifecycle. This session is designed for both experienced AI users and project professionals who are still exploring where AI fits responsibly into modern project management practice.
Through real-world examples, attendees will see how Copilot can be used across familiar workplace tools such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and the Microsoft Edge browser to support common project management tasks. From drafting project charters and summarizing documentation to analyzing project data and preparing executive updates, this session will demonstrate practical ways AI can reduce administrative burden and allow project managers to focus more on leadership, strategy, and decision-making.
Participants will leave with practical examples, prompt strategies, and a repeatable framework they can immediately apply within their existing Microsoft 365 environment to improve efficiency, strengthen communication, and support more informed project decision-making. As organizations continue integrating AI into everyday operations, project managers who understand how to strategically leverage AI-enabled tools will be better positioned to support modern teams, improve workflows, and deliver greater organizational value.
Learning Objectives
1. Identify practical ways Microsoft Copilot can enhance project delivery, communication, and decision-making across common project management workflows.
2. Demonstrate how AI-assisted tools can support more efficient collaboration, documentation, research, and stakeholder engagement.
3. Apply a practical framework for responsibly integrating AI-enabled workflows into everyday project management practices.
Speaker Bio
With over 20 years of cross-industry experience and a proven track record of success, Latina L. Lewis, PMP, Microsoft Certified: AI Business Professional, excels at transforming complex challenges into streamlined solutions. As the founder of Kinsman Point Consulting LLC, Latina is a dynamic leader who specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced project management methodologies to drive superior outcomes.
Latina’s expertise spans healthcare technology, training and development, and innovative AI applications. She has empowered professionals through PMP certification courses and AI workshops, teaching practical applications of tools like ChatGPT, NotebookLM, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI-enabled technologies to elevate project performance, communication, and productivity.
Her work focuses on translating emerging AI capabilities into practical, real-world strategies that project professionals and organizations can apply immediately to improve workflows, decision-making, and delivery outcomes.