AI Today Podcast

• Fred Laluyaux on Decision Intelligence, AI Adoption, and the Future of Work

  In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Fred Laluyaux, CEO of Aera Technology, to discuss how enterprises are evolving their operating models through AI-powered decision intelligence.  Tune in to hear about: What “decision intelligence” really means—and why it matters How AI can move from experiments to operational transformation The rise of decision architects and control rooms inside the enterprise Why “learning by doing” beats “learning by reading” when adopting AI How change fatigue, value misalignment, and risk aversion affect AI initiatives What the future of knowledge work could look like with embedded intelligence Whether you’re leading digital transformation, deploying enterprise AI, or exploring new operating models, this conversation offers sharp insights into building organizations that can sense, decide, and act at scale.  Aera Technology, a sponsor of today’s podcast episode, is the leader in decision intelligence and creator of Aera, the first decision intelligence agent. Aera understands how your business works, makes real-time recommendations, takes actions, and learns from every decision. By empowering enterprises to optimize and automate decisions, Aera enables greater sustainability, intelligence, and efficiency. See this in action at AeraHUB NYC as market leaders share how they are scaling decision intelligence for a competitive edge in the age of AI. 

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• Jason Little on How AI Is Changing the Way We Lead Change

  In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Jason Little, author of Lean Change Management and founder of Lean Change Inc., to explore how AI is reshaping how we lead change across teams and organizations. As part of our AI & Agile mini-series, this conversation unpacks how traditional change models are breaking down in the face of rapid AI adoption—and what agile leaders can do to respond. Jason shares lessons from real-world transformations, experiments with generative AI in coaching, and how prompt literacy, failure, and feedback loops are emerging as key skills in AI-augmented workplaces. Tune in to hear about: What AI reveals about the limits of traditional change frameworks Why “experiment bots” might be the new change agents How to build change literacy and prompt fluency on agile teams When it’s okay for AI initiatives to fail—and what to do next How curiosity, context, and coaching reshape transformation in the AI era Real stories of what works (and doesn’t) when AI enters team workflows Whether you’re leading change, navigating disruption, or just starting to explore AI in your organization, this episode offers grounded, honest, and adaptive perspectives from the front lines of transformation. 

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• Anu Smalley on Blending Agile Mindsets with AI Tools

  In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with Anu Smalley, enterprise agile coach and organizational change leader, to explore how Agile teams can thoughtfully integrate AI into their workflows. As part of our AI & Agile mini-series, this conversation explores how values like trust, empathy, and psychological safety remain essential—even as AI tools enter the picture. Anu shares her front-line experiences coaching teams to experiment responsibly, lead with intent, and avoid blindly automating poor processes. Tune in to hear about: How Agile mindsets can guide teams adopting AI tools Why empathy and experimentation matter more than ever The dangers of automating without asking “why” How to build psychological safety in AI-assisted environments Why AI shouldn’t be feared—but also shouldn’t be treated as magic Real stories of Agile teams navigating AI-driven change Whether you're a scrum master, enterprise coach, team leader, or project manager exploring AI, this episode offers grounded insights on staying human-centered in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. 

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• How AI Is Shaping Agility — with Jurgen Appelo

  In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with author, entrepreneur, and organizational design expert Jurgen Appelo to explore how agility must evolve in the age of AI. As part of our AI & Agile mini-series, this conversation unpacks the challenges of outdated frameworks, the importance of experimentation, and what it takes to build organizations that are truly adaptable—when both humans and AI agents are part of the team. Tune in to hear about: Why agility isn’t just about rituals—but about responsiveness and results How AI is reshaping team dynamics, leadership models, and management roles The tension between structure and emergence in AI-augmented organizations Why “everyone is a manager now” in hybrid human-AI teams How to preserve play, creativity, and purpose—even with algorithmic assistance Whether you're a seasoned agile coach, project or program manager, transformation leader, or navigating the complexities of implementing AI, this conversation delivers wisdom, caution, and inspiration in equal measure. 

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• Jim Highsmith on Reimagining Agility in an AI World

  In this special episode of AI Today, recorded live at Agile2025, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with Agile Manifesto co-author and Agile pioneer Jim Highsmith to explore the intersection of AI and agility in the enterprise. This episode kicks off the AI Today Agile & AI mini-series, focusing on how organizations can stay adaptive in an era of rapid technological change. Jim shares insights from decades of leadership at the forefront of agile, what it means to “manage both people and bots,” and why the next generation of enterprise agility needs to evolve beyond prescriptive frameworks. Tune in to hear about: The evolving meaning of “enterprise agility” in the age of AI Why “individuals and interactions over processes and tools” still holds true—with a twist The critical difference between adaptive and prescriptive agility How AI reshapes collaboration, measurement, and leadership responsibilities The role of storytelling and inspiration in successful transformation Whether you're a seasoned agile coach, project or program manager, transformation leader, or navigating the complexities of implementing AI, this conversation delivers wisdom, caution, and inspiration in equal measure.

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