Managing innovative AI Projects

Managing Innovative AI Projects: Stop managing AI projects like traditional software. Start delivering real value. Artificial Intelligence can transform organizations-but only if projects are managed differently from traditional IT. This book provides a clear, actionable framework to navigate AI's uncertainty and deliver measurable outcomes. Inside, you'll discover how to: - Classify AI initiatives-from incremental optimizations to disruptive breakthroughs and citizen-led projects.- Apply the AI Project Lifecycle (APLC)-a phase-gated process designed for AI's unique risks and dependencies.- Mitigate risks early-covering technical, ethical, and operational challenges with human-in-the-loop safeguards.- Measure what matters-using a balanced scorecard of technical, business, operational, and ethical KPIs.Unlike generic project management guides, this book is tailored for the realities of AI: probabilistic outputs, ethical considerations, and rapid technological shifts. It equips leaders, project managers, and practitioners with the tools, tips, and practical aids needed to de-risk AI investments and scale innovation responsibly. Whether you're moving from pilot to production or steering enterprise-wide AI strategy, this book is your roadmap to turning potential into profit.