25-07-2026 9:00 am - 25-07-2026 5:30 pm
Nagarjuna Hall, E Block, IIT Madras Research Park
Reimagine Problem-Solving for the Next Generation of Project Leaders
PMI Chennai Chapter invites you to an immersive, hands-on workshop that brings together the power of Design Thinking and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help project professionals solve complex business challenges with greater speed, creativity, and stakeholder focus.
In today's rapidly evolving project landscape, AI can generate ideas in seconds—but can it identify the right problem, empathize with stakeholders, or navigate human complexity? This workshop demonstrates how combining human-centered Design Thinking with AI creates a powerful competitive advantage for modern project leaders.
Through practical exercises, live simulations, and real PMI Chapter case studies, participants will discover how AI can accelerate ideation, empathy mapping, stakeholder analysis, rapid prototyping, and decision-making—while preserving the critical human insights that drive successful project outcomes.
Whether you are leading transformation programs, managing strategic initiatives, or driving organizational change, this workshop will equip you with practical techniques that can be applied immediately in your workplace.
Event Details
Training Fees:
⭐PMI Chennai Members: ₹ 3000 (Inclusive of GST)
⭐Non-Members: ₹ 4000 (Inclusive of GST)
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
Venue: Nagarjuna Hall, E Block, IIT Madras Research Park
Earned PDU's: 6
⭐ Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops to maximize the hands-on learning experience. However, carrying a laptop is optional.
Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:15 AM – 09:20 AM | Registration |
| 09:20 AM – 09:30 AM | Speakers Introduction – Dr. S. Chandramouli & Dr. Sankaran Venkatramani |
| 09:30 AM – 05:00 PM | Workshop Session |
| 05:00 PM – 05:15 PM | Interactive Q&A Session |
| 05:15 PM – 05:25 PM | Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks |
Workshop Overview
Artificial Intelligence can accelerate project delivery—but only when paired with human-centered thinking.
This PDU-eligible workshop introduces participants to a practical framework that combines Design Thinking principles with powerful AI tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Microsoft Copilot to solve real-world project challenges.
Participants will learn how to:
⭐Apply Design Thinking to identify and frame the right business problems.
⭐Use AI to accelerate research, idea generation, stakeholder analysis, and rapid prototyping.
⭐Conduct empathy mapping using AI-assisted techniques.
⭐Summarize stakeholder feedback without losing human context.
⭐Facilitate collaborative problem-solving sessions with greater confidence.
⭐Run rapid experiments that build stakeholder trust and improve project outcomes.
⭐No coding knowledge is required—only a project management mindset and a willingness to explore new ways of working.
This workshop is designed to provide practical experience through live demonstrations, collaborative activities, and real-life project scenarios that participants can immediately apply within their organizations.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
⭐Project Managers
⭐Program Managers
⭐PMO Leaders
⭐Business Analysts
⭐Agile Coaches
⭐Transformation Leaders
⭐Delivery Managers
⭐Professionals looking to integrate AI into project delivery
Key Takeaways
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
⭐Solve complex project challenges faster using practical Design Thinking techniques.
⭐Lead stakeholder discussions with structured empathy and problem-framing methods.
⭐Use AI as a productivity partner for research, brainstorming, documentation, and decision support.
⭐Translate Design Thinking outcomes into measurable business value through a compelling one-page ROI pitch.
⭐Build one of the most sought-after leadership capabilities—successfully managing Human-AI collaboration in project environments.
Speakers
Dr. S. Chandramouli
Dr. S. Chandramouli, Ph.D., PfMP, PMP, PMI-ACP, is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K). He is a Certified Global Business Leader from Harvard Business School. He is a prolific writer of business management articles dealing with technology management, delivery management, competitiveness, IT, organizational culture, and leadership. He is certified "Green Belt" in six-sigma methodology. He is a certified master practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). He presented papers on Project Management in various international forums. His paper on "Best practices of Agile program management – SCRUM TEA Model" won an award at "Program and portfolio management Conference". Another paper titled "Strategy Based Service Model – DISCO PMO" won an award at International IT Service Management Conference. He has 30 publications in National and International Journals and conferences.
Chandramouli has a good record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical projects on time and within budget to the customer's satisfaction, which includes Blockchain technologies, AI, Bigdata analytics and machine learning projects. He implements design thinking principles across all his projects. He was an active member in PMI's Organization Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3) and Project Management Competency Development Framework (PMCDF) assignments. He has been an invited speaker at various technology and management conferences and has addressed more than 15,000 software professionals worldwide on a variety of themes associated with Blockchain, AI, machine learning, bigdata analytics, delivery management, competitiveness, and leadership.
Dr. Sankaran Venkatramani
Dr. Sankaran Venkataramani is a passionate management professional & researcher with 28+ years of rich experience in the field of Strategic operating model advisory, transformational process consulting and Leadership competency development & coaching programs. His experience spans across multiple industry domains such as Information Technology, manufacturing, engineering, services and education. Presently he is working with KPMG India as a Partner responsible for Global Delivery of Business Excellence practice solutions. Solutions range from strategic operating model improvement initiatives using Global standards & frameworks. He closely works with the Leadership team and improvement program office in providing deep consulting to align and enable achieving the Enterprise objectives. Sankaran is fluent with Global benchmarking models such as Capability Maturity Model Integration, Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise, SCRUM Agile, People CMM, ISO 9001 & 20k, European Foundation for Quality Management, Lean 6σ & Design thinking.
Sankaran has facilitated numerous organizations in the Operating model design in-line with Organizational objectives. Spearheaded the development of solutions such as Voice of Customer, People-CMM based Competency framework services, Delivery transformation through Cognitive quality, SAFe Agile transformation, Design thinking tenets & Methods excellence based on combined frameworks.
Join Us
As AI continues to reshape the future of project delivery, the ability to combine technology with human-centered problem-solving will distinguish exceptional project leaders from the rest.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical skills, explore emerging AI capabilities, and learn how Design Thinking and AI together can transform the way projects are conceived, planned, and delivered.
We look forward to welcoming you on 18 July 2026 at IIT Madras Research Park for a full day of learning, collaboration, and innovation.