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What does 10x productivity actually look like?
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Hello Reader, Everyone in our world is talking about AI productivity gains. The numbers being thrown around are bold: 10x faster, 10x more output, 10x the capacity. The research I’ve seen suggests real-world productivity gains from AI are often more modest than the headline numbers. So when Creatio named their major platform release the “10x Release”, I wanted to see what they actually mean by it. That’s one of the reasons I’m tuning in to Creatio’s 10x Release event on July 15. Creatio is no-code/low-code platform and the 10x release is a significant update to their agentic automation features. This event is a live showcase of what’s possible with AI. A few things that caught my attention as relevant to projects:
That governance piece in particular feels worth your time, especially if you’re in conversations internally about where AI fits into your processes, what projects you need to set up to make it all happen, and who’s accountable when something goes wrong (because as the project manager, that shouldn't be you). Whether you’re evaluating platforms, making the case internally for AI investment, or just want to see what enterprise-grade agentic automation actually looks like in 2026, this is a useful hour. 👉 Register free for the Creatio 10x Release event on July 15 (10am EST / 3pm BST): I’ll be watching too. If you go, I’d love to know what you make of it. Best wishes, Elizabeth P.S. The event is free, so pop it in your diary! If you can't make it, there will be a replay. And in the interest of transparency: I’ve partnered with Creatio to share this with you. |
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I help project professionals get more done with less stress. Having been a project manager for over 20 years, I share tried-and-tested tips that work in the real world, every Tuesday. Join our community of over 15,000 project professionals (and accidental project managers too!).
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