PMI Hawaii In-Person Luncheon: The How of AI: Prompting Techniques for Project Professionals (1 PDU)
PMI Hawaii In-Person Luncheon
Title: The How of AI: Prompting Techniques for Project Professionals
Speaker: Jamie Champagne, CSP, CBAP, PMI-PBA, PMP, Business Analysis Keynote Speaker, Champagne Collaborations, LLC
Date: September 5, 2025, 12:00-1:00pm
Location: HMSA Center,
Topic Description: You've got questions—AI tools have answers. In this live, hands-on session, we’ll explore how to use your favorite chat prompt tool—whether it's ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or another go-to AI platform—to boost productivity, uncover insights, and accelerate project delivery. The focus? Not the tool, but the approach. You'll learn how to ask better questions, structure your thinking, and engineer prompts that deliver meaningful results. Through real-time examples, we’ll demonstrate how to enhance stakeholder communication, generate reports, draft risk responses, and more. You'll leave with reusable techniques and prompt templates to immediately apply to your project work—no matter which AI tool you use.
Speaker Bio:
Jamie Champagne, a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), empowers executive leaders to bridge the gap between strategy and execution through the power of business analysis. With a deep career rooted in technical business analysis, project management, process improvement, and change management, Jamie helps executives unlock the untapped value of their teams and technology investments, driving long-term organizational success.
As the acclaimed author of Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis, 2nd Edition, Jamie is recognized globally for her ability to distill complex systems into actionable insights that resonate with senior leaders. Her extensive experience managing technology-driven transformations allows her to connect with leaders who face the challenges of poor execution, misaligned initiatives, and unrealized ROI.
Known for her engaging, collaborative style, Jamie transforms speaking engagements into dynamic experiences where audiences feel energized and equipped to take action. She fosters meaningful interactions that inspire leaders to embrace innovation and create cultures of continuous improvement. Jamie’s ability to make complex ideas approachable and relevant ensures that every session delivers practical strategies leaders can implement immediately.
A top thought leader in Agile and Project Management and a certified virtual presenter, Jamie brings energy, fun, and depth to every stage. Her sessions emphasize collaboration and interaction, helping executives and their teams build stronger connections and align their efforts for greater impact.
Her company, Champagne Collaborations, has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Hawaii, delivering premium training and coaching tailored to high-level audiences. When she's not sharing her expertise on global and virtual stages, Jamie enjoys surfing Hawaii’s waves, embodying the adaptability and passion she brings to her work.
Learning Objectives:
- Practice prompt engineering techniques to get high-quality outputs from various AI tools
- Demonstrate how AI-powered prompting supports key project tasks such as communication, risk response, and documentation
- Apply reusable prompting patterns to improve project decision-making and execution
This session equips participants with actionable techniques and tools for enhancing day-to-day project execution. Attendees will:
- Practice prompt engineering to improve task completion and analysis
- Explore AI-enabled approaches to project documentation, communication, and planning
- Apply reusable frameworks that directly impact technical efficiency and quality
By focusing on tool-agnostic application of AI to core project tasks, this session supports Technical Project Management competencies.
PMI Talent Triangle: This event qualifies for 1 Way of Working PDU to be reported by PMIHI for chapter members (no self-reporting needed).
