Applied AI Foundations Part 1 covers how AI moves beyond prompts into workflows, reasoning models, and structured problem solving.
Author Archives: Lashmi Bai Ravindrapandian
12 Things I Learned from the OpenAI Foundation Course
Started with curiosity. Ended with clarity. Here are the 12 biggest lessons I learned from the AI Foundations course by OpenAI Academy.
Dashboard vs Leaderboard
As a PMO lead, you know how quickly project data can become overwhelming. Dashboards help you step back and see the full portfolio – progress, risks, and trends – while leaderboards zoom in to energize teams by highlighting who’s excelling in day-to-day execution. Both tools are powerful, but they serve very different purposes. Let’s breakContinue reading “Dashboard vs Leaderboard”
Mind Over Matter
I recently read an insightful article on “Mind Over Matter” in Book Magazine that really got me thinking about mental health. It’s not just about overcoming a temporary setback or healing from a physical injury, like a broken bone. The journey of mental well-being is ongoing, even when you start feeling better. One of theContinue reading “Mind Over Matter”
How Jira automation supercharged Oracle ERP Implementation
When I began working on our recent Oracle ERP implementation, I quickly realized just how overwhelming it could get – hundreds of tasks, defects, test cases, and change requests all flowing through Jira. Manual tracking wasn’t going to cut it. That’s when I dove deep into Jira Automation. What started as a necessity soon turnedContinue reading “How Jira automation supercharged Oracle ERP Implementation”
Embracing Client Zero: A new paradigm for PMOs
As someone deeply immersed in the world of PMO, I recently stumbled upon an intriguing concept that resonates profoundly with the role of a Project Management Office: Client Zero.
Stop guessing your prompts, Use these 5 Frameworks Instead
5 ChatGPT prompt frameworks broken down into real, fillable inputs, Role, Task, Context, Steps, and more, explained simply.
Maker vs. Meeting Time
A few months ago, I had a week packed with 15 meetings. Not a single one was unnecessary, and many of them were quite productive. That’s when I realized I had fallen into a trap. I was living on a meeting-time schedule. At the same time, I was trying to do maker-time work. Defining theContinue reading “Maker vs. Meeting Time”
Thought Leadership
Becoming a Thought Leader in PMO: Strategies for Establishing Your Expertise In the dynamic world of project management, establishing oneself as a thought leader is essential for driving innovation and influencing best practices. As someone in the Project Management Office, we have a unique vantage point to offer insights that can shape the future ofContinue reading “Thought Leadership”
Mega Prompt: Communication Review Assistant
Before you hit Send, what if you could get a second pair of eyes on your message? I created a simple AI prompt to check how my communication might actually be understood before I send it.