The Agile Attorney Podcast 094. Alternative Intelligence for Lawyers: Empower Your Team Before Turning to AI
Nov 4, 2025
Discover how the power of human creativity can outshine AI in law practices. Delve into W. Edwards Deming's insights on the importance of engaging your team for continuous improvement. Learn the value of making work visible with tools like Kanban and fostering psychological safety to encourage feedback. Prioritize human insight and develop long-term capabilities over quick tech solutions. Find out how to create cooperative working agreements that align teams and invest time in enhancing processes before turning to AI.
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People Over Tools
- The best improvement comes from people, not tools alone.
- Deming emphasized engaging those closest to the work to solve system problems.
Don't Treat Tech As A Quick Fix
- Rushing to tech or outsourcing often misses root causes.
- Tools can speed tasks but won't reveal why work gets stuck or where bottlenecks live.
Invest In People For Long-Term Returns
- Prioritizing cost control can sacrifice long-term value.
- Investing in salaried team members builds system capability and sustained returns.