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Jingle Bots: Real Tales of AI Wins, Fails, and Festive Lessons in Portfolio Management

Guest(s):
  • Joe Pusz
  • David Dunning
  • Anara Asylbekova
  • James Evans
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Speakers

Joe Pusz, Founder of The PMO Squad
Joe Pusz
Founder & President, PMO Squad Staffing

Joe Pusz, known as PMO Joe, is the founder of PMO Squad Staffing and a leading voice in project management. He co-founded International PMO Day, The PMO Leader, and the Veterans Project Management Mentoring Alliance (VPMMA), and hosts the Project Management Office Hours podcast. Recognized as PMO Influencer of the Americas (2022) and consistently ranked among the top global PMO influencers, Joe brings extensive experience in organizational project delivery, leadership, and mentoring.

David Dunning, Business Integrated Governance thought leader and founder of the Business Integrated Governance CIC and Deep Team.
David Dunning
Founder, Business Integrated Governance CIC

David Dunning is a Business Integrated Governance thought leader and founder of the Business Integrated Governance CIC and Deep Team. He also serves as Chairman of CPS, helping organizations improve strategy delivery, governance, and business agility.

Anara Asylbekova, at the leading edge of Projects, Portfolio and Innovations, primarily contributing to the healthcare sector globally
Anara Asylbekova
IT Portfolio Governance, International SOS

Anara Asylbekova is a global expert in project portfolio management, driving healthcare innovation in the UAE in her role of IT Portfolio Governance at International SOS. As founder of Little Project Manager and co-host of The Impact Nexus Podcast, she empowers organizations with strategic leadership, agile practices, and creative facilitation.

James Evans, PMO leader at NHS Wales delivering operational, digital, and strategic change
James Evans
PMO Leader, NHS Wales JCC

James Evans is a PMO leader and P3M professional at NHS Wales, with 10+ years’ experience driving operational, digital, and strategic change in complex public service environments. Founder of EvaP3, James champions culture, leadership, and psychological safety to build high-trust teams and deliver impactful outcomes.

Stuart Easton, Founder & CEO at TransparentChoice
Stuart Easton
Founder & CEO, TransparentChoice

Stuart helps PMO and portfolio leaders build strategy-aligned portfolios and prove ROI. A guest lecturer on project prioritization at the University of Oxford, he speaks widely on killing pet projects, focusing investment on value, and using decision science (AHP) to make clear, defensible choices.

About this webinar

AI has been the shiny new toy in every boardroom - but what’s real for PMOs and portfolio leaders? In this festive, no-fluff round‑up, Stuart Easton, CEO of TransparentChoice, hosts “Jingle Bots: Real Tales of AI Wins, Fails, and Festive Lessons in Portfolio Management”. Expect candid stories, practical lessons, and a few “you won’t believe this” moments - with no slides, no corporate gloss.
 
You’ll hear from a straight‑talking panel - Anara Asylbekova, James Evans, David Dunning, and Joe Pusz - on where AI is genuinely helping in portfolio management, where it falls flat, and what that means for strategy execution in 2025–2026.
 
Watch to learn:
  • What worked (and why) when PMOs piloted AI
  • Where hype met hard reality - and the pitfalls to avoid
  • How to shape a pragmatic 2026 AI plan for your PMO and portfolio
This on‑demand recording (with transcript) is perfect for PMO leaders and portfolio managers who want substance over sparkle, a festive end‑of‑year perspective for 2025, and clear takeaways for next year’s roadmap.
 
Watch the webinar now and take the best of AI into your 2026 planning.