AI, Agile & The Future of Work: ALI Labs

Send us a textHow to save €1,000,000 in seven days - and results of survey on Queueing Familiarity amongst Agile practitionersDid you know that you can have a stable team and an unstable system? That you can have falling lead time and a growing backlog? That Little's Law, Brooks Law and 2-pizza rule can create enormous amounts of waste? This talk will present the results of 4 years of doctoral research into over 2,000 Agile systems that have been running over the last 23 years. It will show how Agile frameworks are built on Queueing Theory either directly or indirectly via Lean Manufacturing. You will learn how an assumption from the Queueing Theory used never applies in Agile and that assumption can lead to damage and waste in many real systems. You will receive details of an open sourced initiative to try to to fix this problem and improve predictability, stability, quality and control in one easy to use model. You will learn how to use this in your organization to eliminate waste of €1,000,000 in seven days and benchmark your teams performance against thousands of peers. Oh, and the results of a recent survey on Queueing Familiarity will be presented too. Find us here: www.agileleanireland.org

Send us a text What colour are you? Fiery red, cool blue, sunshine yellow or earth green?This workshop will help you quickly and precisely measure your personality and gain deep insights into your interaction style, work preference and personality traits.Based on the work of the psychologist Carl Jung and using a tried and tested methodology this free face to face workshop will give you an understanding of your dominant personality traits and how to relate better to others with different traits. By using fun, effective internationally recognised psychometric testing techniques you will identify your strengths and highlight areas for development. This will help to ensure that you are able to engage with yourself and others opening up communication and working better together. This in turn will build teams of individuals who are motivated in the right way to support and grow your business with you.The model will help you to appreciate different frames of reference, understand your behaviour types and preferences, how to get the best out of yourself and others and understand inclusion and take actions to nurture an inclusive culture.The workshop will be run by Fran Costello, an organisational and business psychologist who has worked with the DISC and Insights model for 20+ years, Fran has worked with both large global and smaller SME’s to improve behaviours, performance and growth of both individuals and businesses as a psychologist, psychotherapist and coach. She is also a published author in the field of resilience.  Find us here: www.agileleanireland.org

Send us a textIf you’ve ever had that one ChatGPT thread — the magical, never-ending one you’ve trained for weeks — you know the pain of trying to start fresh without losing all that nuance. And sharing it with a colleague? Even harder.In this episode, we reveal one of the most powerful (and overlooked) AI tricks from the ALI Playbook:  how to turn any ChatGPT thread into a fully reusable, sharable AI assistant — instantly.You’ll learn:Why your long-running thread behaves so differentlyThe exact one-line command that lets ChatGPT rebuild itselfHow to create portable, role-specific AI assistants for your teamHow SMEs, consultants, and leaders can use this to scale their work fastIf you’ve ever wished you could “copy and paste” the perfect assistant you accidentally created… this episode shows you how.Practical, simple, and game-changing — your future workflows will thank you. Find us here: www.agileleanireland.org

Send us a textIn this exposé, I walk through one of the most powerful Flow Hacks from the ALI Playbook how to turn ChatGPT into a fully customized AI assistant designed around your exact needs. Instead of using AI as a generic tool, this method lets you define a clear role, activate a specialized assistant, and continuously train it with your workflows and knowledge. The result: faster execution, less repetition, and expert-level support available on demand. This simple framework can be used to build an entire team of AI assistants that level up your productivity and transform the way you work. Find us here: www.agileleanireland.org

Send us a textWhile companies are debating the best approaches to hybrid or remote work, line managers are on the frontlines: They translate policies into daily practice, support their teams, and balance competing demands from employers and employees.A new study led by Dr. Tatiana Andreeva (Maynooth University), Dr. Jordi Trullen (ESADE Business School) and James (Jim) Copeland (Maynooth University) - in collaboration with Agile-Lean Ireland - dives deep into the experiences of line managers navigating hybrid work.Join us for an interactive webinar where we’ll:• Share insights from this research project• Discuss practical strategies you can apply in your own organization• Get your questions answered by experts and practitioners navigating hybrid workThis session is designed for HR professionals, senior leaders, and line managers who want actionable insights on making hybrid work work.Don’t just debate hybrid work - learn from those living it every day.Join our newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/4kat6f84  Find us here: www.agileleanireland.org

Send us a text Join us for People-Centred AI: Change Management in Informing, Enabling & Implementing AI, an engaging session on how to successfully adopt AI by focusing on the human side of change. Learn why technology alone isn’t enough, and how strategic communication, skill-building, and sustained enablement drive true ROI from AI investments.Agenda:The AI Imperative – why AI matters nowThe Human Element – overcoming resistance & building trustChangify’s Approach – practical change management stepsQ&A – get your questions answeredWhat to Bring:An open mind and willingness to share your experiencesQuestions or challenges you’ve faced with AI adoptionPen and notebook (optional)  Find us here: www.agileleanireland.org

Discover how AI is revolutionizing agile methodologies in software development. Learn about practical tools that can craft compelling sprint goals and generate insightful retrospectives. Explore the benefits of verbal communication with AI for quicker context delivery. See how image generation and collaboration tools enhance team engagement. Dive into real-world demos showcasing AI's ability to streamline project management and improve team dynamics. This hands-on journey is packed with actionable ideas to supercharge your agile workflows!

Send us a textAI is everywhere—but let’s be honest: most organisations are still vibe coding their way through it. Tossing in random tools, skipping strategy, and calling it “transformation”? We’ve seen this movie before (hello, Agile circa 2010 👀).In this recording, we cut through the hype and get real about what it actually takes to adopt AI in a way that’s sustainable, ethical, and human-first. You’ll see why Agile Coaches are uniquely positioned to guide this shift and how to avoid the chaos of yet another tech-driven fad.What you’ll learn:Why AI literacy across the org matters more than the next shiny toolWhy AI use cases should come from domain experts not just top-down from leadershipHow Agile principles can prevent AI disasters before they startWhat we learned while building Paloma’s AI Academy from scratchAnd to top it off, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at Manus AI, an autonomous agent that:➡️ Booted itself up➡️ Researched my skills and the AI/Agile landscape➡️ Wrote an entire business strategy—zero prompting requiredThis is the leap from chatbots to agents. From reacting to leading. From “vibes” to actual transformation.👉 Hit play to see what real AI readiness looks like—and how you can lead it.In partnership with Businessmap (formerly Kanbanize)https://buymeacoffee.com/alilabshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/teodorabozheva/ Find us here: www.agileleanireland.org

Send us a text Feeling lost in the AI law lingo? Think the EU AI Act is just for tech giants? Think again.Join us for an easy-to-digest (and dare we say fun?) session where Joanna breaks down Regulation (EU) 2024/1689—aka the world’s first big AI law—and what it actually means for small businesses, startups, and everyday professionals.We'll cover: ⚖️ What the EU AI Act is (no jargon, we promise)🚦 How “risk levels” work—and what your tools need to comply🧠 What AI literacy looks like in real life🛡️ What’s banned, what’s fine, and what needs extra care💬 And of course, how to stay creative without stepping over legal lines👀 If you use AI tools (or plan to) in marketing, hiring, customer support, product design—this one’s for you.Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. Leave with peace of mind. In partnership with Businessmap (formerly Kanbanize)https://buymeacoffee.com/alilabshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/teodorabozheva/  Find us here: www.agileleanireland.org

Send us a textIn this episode, we use AI to take a deep dive into the EU’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act — the world’s first comprehensive legislation regulating AI.🎧 Join us as we break down:What the AI Act actually is — and why it matters globallyHow the law classifies AI risk and bans high-risk practicesWhat it means for facial recognition, social scoring & deepfakesThe balance between fostering innovation and ensuring ethical useHow startups can test AI in regulatory sandboxesYour role in shaping the future of AI as a citizen and consumerFrom biometric surveillance to ChatGPT, from legislation to empowerment — this episode will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to engage.🛡️ AI is no longer just for technologists. It affects all of us — and the EU AI Act is setting the standard.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation on building a safer, smarter digital future. Find us here: www.agileleanireland.org