<![CDATA[People Over Prompts: Human teams in the age of AI]]>As AI becomes part of everyday work, teams are facing new questions about trust, judgment, collaboration, creativity, leadership, and ethics. This show looks beyond the tools and prompts to explore what humans still bring to the table - and what teams need to rethink when AI joins the workflow.

Hosted by Brian Milner, Certified Scrum Trainer and agile coach, each episode explores how people, teams, and leaders can survive and thrive in an AI-shaped workplace. Through practical conversations with experts, coaches, leaders, and practitioners, People Over Prompts helps teams build better working agreements, stronger human skills, and smarter ways to collaborate with AI.

Because the future of work is not just about better technology. It is about better teams.

]]>https://www.agilityevolved.com/podcastRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:04:05 GMTMon, 25 May 2026 16:12:00 GMT60Brian Milner<p>As AI becomes part of everyday work, teams are facing new questions about trust, judgment, collaboration, creativity, leadership, and ethics. This show looks beyond the tools and prompts to explore what humans still bring to the table - and what teams need to rethink when AI joins the workflow.<br /></p><p>Hosted by Brian Milner, Certified Scrum Trainer and agile coach, each episode explores how people, teams, and leaders can survive and thrive in an AI-shaped workplace. Through practical conversations with experts, coaches, leaders, and practitioners, <b>People Over Prompts</b> helps teams build better working agreements, stronger human skills, and smarter ways to collaborate with AI.<br /></p><p>Because the future of work is not just about better technology. It is about better teams.</p>episodicBrian Milnerjennifermilner@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 5: AI Is Not a Productivity Tool. It Is a New Operating System]]>The podcast episode delves into the impact of AI on organizational structures, value creation, leadership, and decision-making. It explores the shift from effort to coordination, as well as the changing dynamics of planning and learning in the age of AI.

Takeaways

  • AI is reshaping organizational structures
  • Leadership is evolving in the age of AI

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and TED Talk Overview
  • 02:19 AI's Impact on Value Creation
  • 05:27 The Invisible Operating System of Organizations
  • 09:44 Hierarchy as a Solution to Complexity
  • 16:02 Leadership in the Age of AI
  • 22:40 The Shift from Effort to Coordination
  • 27:31 Planning vs. Learning in the AI Era
]]>e16a5d0c-2364-475d-a38f-9ebca7c6b82fWed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode delves into the impact of AI on organizational structures, value creation, leadership, and decision-making. It explores the shift from effort to coordination, as well as the changing dynamics of planning and learning in the age of AI.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>AI is reshaping organizational structures</li><li>Leadership is evolving in the age of AI</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and TED Talk Overview</li><li>02:19 AI's Impact on Value Creation</li><li>05:27 The Invisible Operating System of Organizations</li><li>09:44 Hierarchy as a Solution to Complexity</li><li>16:02 Leadership in the Age of AI</li><li>22:40 The Shift from Effort to Coordination</li><li>27:31 Planning vs. Learning in the AI Era</li></ul>no00:30:4515Episode 5: AI Is Not a Productivity Tool. It Is a New Operating Systemfull<![CDATA[Episode 4: The Verification Tax with Hunter Hillegas]]>The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities presented by AI tools, focusing on the themes of verification, trust, and productivity. It also explores the impact of improved AI models and the importance of context and specificity in AI development. The conversation concludes with advice for beginners in AI tools and the surprising effectiveness of voice dictation in AI systems.

Takeaways

  • The importance of context and specificity in AI development
  • The surprising effectiveness of voice dictation in AI systems

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Appreciation
  • 06:15 The Importance of Context and Specificity
  • 11:27 The Workflow Process with AI and Human Developers
  • 17:13 The Challenge of Verification and Testing
  • 22:17 The Challenge of Verification and Testing
  • 27:44 Advice for Beginners in AI Tools
]]>50f291e7-f90b-494f-a8a7-a4b2390e507eWed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities presented by AI tools, focusing on the themes of verification, trust, and productivity. It also explores the impact of improved AI models and the importance of context and specificity in AI development. The conversation concludes with advice for beginners in AI tools and the surprising effectiveness of voice dictation in AI systems.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The importance of context and specificity in AI development</li><li>The surprising effectiveness of voice dictation in AI systems</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Appreciation</li><li>06:15 The Importance of Context and Specificity</li><li>11:27 The Workflow Process with AI and Human Developers</li><li>17:13 The Challenge of Verification and Testing</li><li>22:17 The Challenge of Verification and Testing</li><li>27:44 Advice for Beginners in AI Tools</li></ul>no00:34:5314Episode 4: The Verification Tax with Hunter Hillegasfull<![CDATA[Episode 3: Shadow AI is Already On Your Team]]>The conversation covers a range of topics related to the impact of AI in the workplace, including generational perspectives, leadership responsibility, and the establishment of AI accountability and governance. It emphasizes the importance of balancing transparency and security in the use of AI tools within organizations.

Takeaways

  • Shadow AI is already a part of the workplace, and it is essential to establish clear guidelines and accountability for its use.
  • Leadership plays a crucial role in setting the tone for responsible AI use and establishing a balance between transparency and security.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
  • 09:56 Generational Perspectives on AI
  • 17:07 Leadership and Organizational Responsibility
  • 25:32 Establishing AI Accountability and Governance
  • 32:04 Balancing Transparency and Security
]]>e661bf5f-764b-4683-8a78-68f4cfdddb6cWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics related to the impact of AI in the workplace, including generational perspectives, leadership responsibility, and the establishment of AI accountability and governance. It emphasizes the importance of balancing transparency and security in the use of AI tools within organizations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Shadow AI is already a part of the workplace, and it is essential to establish clear guidelines and accountability for its use.</li><li>Leadership plays a crucial role in setting the tone for responsible AI use and establishing a balance between transparency and security.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview</li><li>09:56 Generational Perspectives on AI</li><li>17:07 Leadership and Organizational Responsibility</li><li>25:32 Establishing AI Accountability and Governance</li><li>32:04 Balancing Transparency and Security</li></ul>no00:37:0213Episode 3: Shadow AI is Already On Your Teamfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: Is AI a Team Member?]]>The podcast episode features a conversation between Brian and Scott Dunn about the impact of AI on team dynamics and the evolution of work practices. They discuss the challenges of integrating AI into team workflows and the need to reassess agile practices in the age of AI. The conversation highlights the role of management in AI integration and the impact on team cohesion and collective ownership. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into team processes, emphasizing the importance of understanding the purpose behind practices, team ownership, leadership understanding of Agile and AI, and the fundamental shift in teamwork and AI integration. It also highlights the need for reassessing the role of AI in team processes, empowering teams to utilize AI effectively, and reflecting on the evaluation for effective AI integration.

Takeaways

  • The impact of AI on team dynamics
  • Reassessing agile practices in the age of AI Understanding the purpose behind practices is crucial for effective AI integration
  • Empowering teams to utilize AI effectively is essential for successful implementation

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introducing the People Over Prompts Podcast
  • 06:10 Transition from Waterfall to Agile
  • 11:24 The Role of Management in AI Integration
  • 17:20 Team Ownership and Empowerment
  • 23:17 Reassessing the Role of AI in Team Processes
  • 29:08 Reflection and Evaluation for Effective AI Integration
]]>2752c846-27b2-4955-88b6-dea22d8a9e69Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a conversation between Brian and Scott Dunn about the impact of AI on team dynamics and the evolution of work practices. They discuss the challenges of integrating AI into team workflows and the need to reassess agile practices in the age of AI. The conversation highlights the role of management in AI integration and the impact on team cohesion and collective ownership. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into team processes, emphasizing the importance of understanding the purpose behind practices, team ownership, leadership understanding of Agile and AI, and the fundamental shift in teamwork and AI integration. It also highlights the need for reassessing the role of AI in team processes, empowering teams to utilize AI effectively, and reflecting on the evaluation for effective AI integration.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The impact of AI on team dynamics</li><li>Reassessing agile practices in the age of AI Understanding the purpose behind practices is crucial for effective AI integration</li><li>Empowering teams to utilize AI effectively is essential for successful implementation</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introducing the People Over Prompts Podcast</li><li>06:10 Transition from Waterfall to Agile</li><li>11:24 The Role of Management in AI Integration</li><li>17:20 Team Ownership and Empowerment</li><li>23:17 Reassessing the Role of AI in Team Processes</li><li>29:08 Reflection and Evaluation for Effective AI Integration</li></ul>no00:33:4312Episode 2: Is AI a Team Member?full<![CDATA[Episode 1: People Over Prompts]]>The inaugural episode of the People Over Prompts Podcast introduces the theme of AI's impact on teamwork and the future of work. It explores the mistakes in implementing AI and delves into the implications for teamwork in an AI-assisted world.

Takeaways

  • AI's impact on teamwork and the future of work
  • Mistakes in implementing AI and implications for teamwork

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introducing the People Over Prompts Podcast
  • 10:27 Mistakes in Implementing AI
  • 19:21 Teamwork in an AI-Assisted World
]]>0950a28e-afd7-400d-935b-5dcaf7eec758Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:48:14 GMT<p>The inaugural episode of the People Over Prompts Podcast introduces the theme of AI's impact on teamwork and the future of work. It explores the mistakes in implementing AI and delves into the implications for teamwork in an AI-assisted world.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>AI's impact on teamwork and the future of work</li><li>Mistakes in implementing AI and implications for teamwork</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introducing the People Over Prompts Podcast</li><li>10:27 Mistakes in Implementing AI</li><li>19:21 Teamwork in an AI-Assisted World</li></ul>no00:31:1211Episode 1: People Over Promptsfull