AI, Agile & The Future of Work: ALI Labs

Send us Fan Mail AI is moving from a simple productivity tool to becoming part of the operating system of work itself. The episode explores how Agile made work visible, remote work made it digital, and now AI is beginning to interact with, automate, and execute those workflows. The discussion highlights a broader shift in consulting, organisational design, and knowledge work: value is moving away...

Send us Fan Mail How to save €1,000,000 in seven days - and results of survey on Queueing Familiarity amongst Agile practitioners Did 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 doc...

Send us Fan Mail  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 un...

Send us Fan Mail If 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, sh...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 executio...

Send us Fan Mail While 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 Unive...

Send us Fan Mail  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...

Send us Fan Mail Unlocking the Power of AI in Agile: Practical Strategies & Real-World Demos   Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the future of software development and agile practices are no exception. Yet, many agile professionals still struggle to find real, impactful ways to apply AI in their day-to-day work.  In this session, we take a hands-on journey into how AI can supercharge agile...

Send us Fan Mail AI 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-f...

Send us Fan Mail  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...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 globally How the law classifies AI risk and bans high-risk practices What it means for facial recognition, social scoring & deepfakes The bala...

Send us Fan Mail Teodora Bozheva is back by popular demand! Her last talk had 1,000+ registrations—don’t miss this one! In this webinar, Teodora Bozheva, Head of Professional Service at Businessmap, will explore how AI is transforming project management by enhancing efficiency, data analysis and decision-making. In the webinar, you will learn why project managers should embrace AI, how tools like...

Send us Fan Mail Embrace the transformative power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its sweeping impact on the workplace, leadership, and organizational design. This session unpacks highlights from the new book Human Robot Agent, exploring practical strategies to embrace innovation, navigate complexity, and harness AI to thrive in a socio-technological and wicked world. Learning Objectives:...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the future of Agile! In this session, we dive deep into how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the Scrum Master role—turning them into leaders of innovation, efficiency, and strategic decision-making. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How AI enhances decision-making & risk navigation ✅ Automating routine tasks to boost team productivity ✅ AI-driven insights &...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the future of Agile! In this session, we dive deep into how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the Scrum Master role—turning them into leaders of innovation, efficiency, and strategic decision-making. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How AI enhances decision-making & risk navigation ✅ Automating routine tasks to boost team productivity ✅ AI-driven insights &...

Send us Fan Mail Discover How AI is Revolutionising Project Management! Join us for an insightful session with Teodora Bozheva, Head of Professional Services at Businessmap and a thought leader in organisational agility and project management. Teodora is the author of the groundbreaking Kanban Project, Program, and Portfolio Management and co-author of the Kanban Maturity Model. With a proven trac...

Send us Fan Mail Over the past few years, a dedicated team has been immersed in building a Generative AI startup @ HAL9 The journey has been a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and learning. Some strategies paid off immensely (enter ChatGPT productivity hacks), while others served as hard-earned lessons about the dangers of over-investing in the wrong initiatives. To share these insights, an...

Send us Fan Mail A comprehensive introduction to APIs, detailing how they facilitate data exchanges between different systems using protocols like HTTP and formats like JSON. It covers the principles of RESTful API design and discusses how APIs can be developed and refined iteratively, including the challenges and strategies involved in managing different versions of an API. Agenda • What is an AP...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're diving into the evolving future of work through the lens of Agile coaching and development. Join us as we crack open the book Your Boss is an Algorithm by Antonio Aloisi and Valerio de Stefano to explore how technology is transforming our work environments. We discuss the rise of the 'algorithmic boss,' the implications of automation on autono...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore how Lean AI intersects with the lean startup methodology, inspired by Lomit Patel's book "Lean AI." Learn how startups can leverage AI to drive growth and improve customer acquisition by aligning AI automation with lean principles. We'll break down the "intelligent machine framework," discuss real-world examples like IMVU,...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling AI driven episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of AI, teaching, and coaching in the agile world of education. This discussion is enriched by an array of sources, from cutting-edge research papers to real-world applications of AI in classrooms, demonstrating the potential of AI as a transformative tool in education and coaching.  The episode, made in...

Send us Fan Mail An Exciting Online Meetup in partnership with Businessmap, as a part of the Reinvention in Action event series! Hear the real story of Ding - a global mobile top-up platform. Our special guest, Catherine Lane, will share her insights on the Agile journey, highlighting the wins, losses, and challenges to overcome in Agile transformations. · Learn from a top industry expert · Networ...

Send us Fan Mail We've been having a blast experimenting with AI tools to prepare for hashtag#ALI2024!  In addition to our serious work, we decided to have a little fun and created the official ALI Song. 🎵 Give it a listen and let us know what you think! 👇 We're excited to continue exploring the possibilities of AI to enhance our work and bring a little joy along the way. Stay tuned fo...

Send us Fan Mail Distilled from the brand new Scrum Anti-patterns Guide, Stefan Wolpers highlights the top twelve Agile anti-patterns jeopardizing project success. Join for a journey through common pitfalls like precise estimates, dogmatism, oversized backlogs, and the illusion of autonomy, and learn actionable insights for overcoming these challenges. Stefan Wolpers Speaker bio: Embarking on a Sc...

Send us Fan Mail Product owners often struggle to translate their big ideas into small user stories that the team can deliver in a sprint. When a user story is too big, it is harder to understand, estimate, and implement successfully. Some teams break the ‘business story’ into ‘technical stories’ but this doesn’t solve the problem because most or all of the technical stories need to be completed b...