Peter Taylor
About Peter Taylor
Peter Taylor is an internationally recognised keynote speaker, bestselling author and business transformation leader who explores how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way we work.
Best known as the author of the number one bestselling book The Lazy Project Manager, Peter has written numerous books on project management, leadership, transformation, PMO development and the evolving impact of AI on business life.
With extensive executive experience leading some of the world’s largest PMOs, including leadership roles with Siemens, IBM, UKG and Dayforce, Peter brings real-world corporate leadership and practical business insights to the AI conversation through engaging storytelling.
His talks explore the human side of AI and the future of work, alongside the evolution of leadership in an AI-empowered world. His central message is that the real opportunity is not simply to automate more, but to achieve better outcomes while keeping human judgment, creativity and leadership at the heart of business.
Peter has delivered more than 530 presentations across 28 countries and has been described as “perhaps the most entertaining and inspiring speaker in the project world today.”
What to Expect
Session formats available:
Engaging, story-led perspectives on how AI is changing project delivery, leadership and the workplace.
Practical discussion of how organisations can focus on meaningful business outcomes rather than automation for its own sake.
Insights into the human role in AI-enabled teams, including judgment, creativity and accountability.
Leadership perspectives grounded in executive experience across large PMOs and global organisations.
Speaking Topics
Peter Taylor speaks with authority across the following areas:
- The Invisible Project Manager: How AI is reshaping project delivery
- The Human in the Loop: Leadership, judgement and accountability when AI becomes part of the team
- From Automation to Outcomes: How organisations can use AI to achieve meaningful business results rather than simply doing things faster
- The Future of Work: What happens when AI starts doing the work, and what that means for people, productivity and leadership
Credentials and Affiliations
Leadership roles with Siemens, IBM, UKG and Dayforce
Extensive executive experience leading large Project Management Offices (PMOs)
Author of The Lazy Project Manager and numerous books on project management, leadership, transformation and PMO development
International keynote speaker with 530+ presentations in 28 countries
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