FREE TALK | Responsible Innovation in Project Management
Program Title:
Responsible Innovation in Project Management
Speaker: Dr. Saw Siong Keat (Jay)
PhD, Certified PMP, NLP Practitioner
ProgramSynopsis:
In an era where innovation is accelerating across every industry, project managers are under increasing pressure to deliver cutting-edge solutions—fast. However, when innovation outpaces responsibility, the consequences can be severe: product failures, reputational damage, regulatory backlash, and even loss of life. This evening talk explores howResponsible Innovation (RI)—a framework built on anticipation, inclusion, reflexivity and responsiveness—can be meaningfully applied to project management practices. Drawing on the speaker’s PhD research and years of project experience in multinational technology sectors, the session will examine real-world cases where neglecting RI led to costly or tragic outcomes. FromTesla’s design choices to AI deepfake misuse, the talk will provoke practical reflection on how PMs can play a pivotal role in embedding ethics, foresight and accountability into the project lifecycle.
This 1.5-hour forum aims to introduce the concept ofResponsible Innovation (RI) and its relevance to modern project management, highlight real-world tech failures where a lack of RI led to serious consequences, and share how RI principles can be embedded into stakeholder and risk management practices. The session will conclude with a Q&A and open discussion.
Program Content:
i. Introduction
ii. UnderstandingResponsible Innovation
iii. WhereInnovation Went Wrong: Real Case Studies
iv. PM’s Role in Embedding RI & Practical Tools
v. Q&A andDiscussion
Speaker Profile:
Dr. Saw Siong Keat (Jay)
• PhD, CertifiedPMP, NLP Practitioner
Dr. Saw is a seasoned Project Manager with extensive experience leading NPI, R&D, and customer-facing projects across theAsia-Pacific technology landscape. He began his career as a Mechanical DesignEngineer in an R&D environment before transitioning into project management roles at leading multinational corporations. Dr. Saw holds a Bachelor ofEngineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA (Master of BusinessAdministration), and a PhD in Business Ethics from Universiti Sains Malaysia(USM), where his research focused on the Antecedent-Outcome Model of CorporateResponsible Innovation (RI). He has been a certified PMP since 2017 and NLP practitioner since 2018. With a strong blend of engineering expertise, academic insight, and leadership practice, Dr. Saw is a passionate advocate for embedding responsibility and ethics into project lifecycles—ensuring innovation is both impactful and accountable.
Tentative ProgramFlow:
8:15 pm – 8:30 pm: Registration and Self-Introduction
8:30 pm – 8:45 pm: Introduction
8:45 pm – 9:00 pm: Understanding Responsible Innovation
9:00 pm – 9:10 pm: Where Innovation Went Wrong: Real CaseStudies
9:10 pm – 9:30 pm: PM’s Role in Embedding RI & Practical Tools
9:30 pm – 9:45 pm: Q&A and Discussion
Program Logistics:
Date: 9 June 2025
Time: 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Venue: Live Online via ZOOM
Registration:
Contact admin, [email protected], hp: +6012 431 9290
Joining link will be emailed to REGISTERED PARTICIPANT a day before the session.
