People Over Prompts: Human teams in the age of AI

About 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.

Publisher

Brian Milner

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Jun 2026

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Episode 13: What Happens When You Invite AI To Your Meetings?

   What happens when AI is invited to your meetings? The discussion highlights the need for organizations to establish clear boundaries and understand the dual nature of AI as both a tool for efficiency and a potential source of anxiety. Takeaways AI enhances meeting efficiency AI influences participant behavior Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI in Meetings 02:32 Benefits of AI Transcription 07:08 Behavioral Changes with AI Presence 12:08 Case Studies on AI Impact 18:03 The Dual Nature of AI in Meetings 22:01 Establishing Boundaries with AI 27:42 Conclusion and Future Considerations

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Episode 12: Is Your AI a Personality Match for You?

   Does the personality of your AI have an impact on your productivity or the quality of your work? This episode delves into research on the Big Five personality traits and their influence on AI-human dynamics, highlighting the importance of understanding human personality and configuring AI personalities to optimize performance. Takeaways AI and Human Interaction Personality Traits and AI Impact of AI Personality on Human Performance Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork 01:07 Regional Scrum Gathering and Agile OKRs 03:16 The Impact of AI on Human Interaction 04:19 The Big Five Personality Traits 05:18 Personality Traits and AI Performance 08:08 Personality Traits and AI Quality 09:05 Personality Traits and AI Productivity 10:25 Personality Traits and AI Performance Trade-offs 11:50 Personality Traits and AI Cultural Dynamics 12:19 Configuring AI Personalities 13:46 Understanding Human Personality and AI 16:46 The Role of AI in Team Dynamics 21:53 The Future of AI and Human Interaction 35:56 Conclusion and Call to Action

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Episode 11: Is AI Your Friend?

   The podcast explores the relationship between humans and AI, focusing on the concept of AI as a friend and its impact on human relationships. It delves into the implications of AI in the workplace, its influence on team dynamics, the role of leadership, and the broader impact of AI on human relationships. The conversation highlights the need for psychological safety and the potential consequences of relying on AI for human connection. Takeaways AI as a Friend Impact on Human Relationships Chapters 00:00 Is AI Your Friend? 06:03 AI and Human Vulnerabilities 08:58 AI in the Workplace 11:50 AI and Team Dynamics 17:55 The Role of Leadership 22:14 The Impact of AI on Human Relationships

4. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Episode 10: Is AI Making Us Faster But Dumber?

   The podcast episode explores the impact of AI on human judgment and decision-making. It delves into the challenges and risks associated with AI recommendations and the role of narrative explanations in influencing human trust. The episode also discusses strategies for preserving human judgment in AI relationships and emphasizes the essential role of human judgment in the age of AI. Takeaways AI and Human Judgment AI Recommendations and Human Decision-Making Chapters 00:00 The Impact of AI on Human Judgment 03:03 AI Recommendations and Human Decision-Making 11:08 The Role of Narrative Explanations in AI Recommendations 17:45 Challenges of AI Explanation and Human Trust 19:36 Preserving Human Judgment in AI Relationships 20:06 Strategies for Protecting Human Judgment in AI Relationships 26:34 The Essential Role of Human Judgment in AI Relationships

5. 

   26 Aug 2026

   Episode 9: The Loneliness Tax - Is AI Making Us More Lonely?

   The episode explores the impact of AI on human loneliness, highlighting the decline of social connections, workplace dynamics, psychological effects, and practical steps to combat loneliness. It emphasizes the importance of addressing this issue in the age of AI. Takeaways Loneliness is a growing concern in the age of AI AI's impact on social connections and human interaction Chapters 00:00 The Loneliness Tax 04:02 The Decline of Social Connection 06:30 The Impact of AI on Workplace Social Dynamics 09:22 The Psychological Effects of AI Interaction 20:08 The Surgeon General's Report on Social Connection 23:27 Practical Steps to Combat Loneliness 31:29 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

6. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Episode 8: If AI Does The Junior Work, How Do Juniors Become Seniors?

   The podcast episode explores the impact of AI on junior employees and the potential crisis it may create in the future. It discusses the disappearance of entry-level roles, the shift in early career talent, the role of mentoring in leadership, and the leadership crisis and the future of junior developers. Takeaways AI's impact on junior employees The need for deliberate mentoring and leadership development Chapters 00:00 The Impact of AI on Junior Employees 03:17 The Disappearance of Entry-Level Roles 10:02 The Shift in Early Career Talent 18:38 The Role of Mentoring in Leadership 25:16 The Leadership Crisis and the Future of Junior Developers

7. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Episode 7 - AI Adoption or AI Transformation?

   The episode discusses the distinction between AI adoption and AI transformation, highlighting the impact on work design, decision-making, and organizational culture. It emphasizes the need to redefine work relationships, responsibilities, and accountability in the context of AI integration. Takeaways AI adoption vs. AI transformation Redesigning work with AI Human-AI relationship and collaboration Culture debt and organizational impact Key considerations before adding AI to work Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Keynote Announcement 03:16 Global Human Capital Trends Research 07:00 AI Adoption vs. AI Transformation 12:09 Impact on Work Design 20:27 Decision-Making and Accountability 23:51 Culture Debt and Organizational Impact 29:37 Key Considerations Before Adding AI to Work

8. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Episode 6: Is Waterfall Back? With Mike Cohn

   The conversation covers the evolution of Agile and Scrum, the comparison between Waterfall and Agile development, the impact of AI on the dimming cycle, the role of AI in software development, planning, and doing, the cost of change, AI's role in stakeholder interactions, research, and decision-making, AI's self-critique and iterative process, and concludes with key takeaways. Takeaways Evolution of Agile and Scrum Impact of AI on Software Development Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:18 The Evolution of Agile and Scrum 02:13 Waterfall vs. Agile Development 03:01 The Dimming Cycle and AI 05:20 The Impact of AI on Software Development 06:35 The Role of AI in Planning and Doing 08:36 The Cost of Change and AI 09:32 AI's Role in Stakeholder Interactions 13:32 AI's Impact on Research and Decision-Making 19:11 AI's Self-Critique and Iterative Process 22:22 Conclusion and Takeaways

9. 

   22 Jul 2026

   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

10. 

    15 Jul 2026

    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

11. 

    8 Jul 2026

    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

12. 

    1 Jul 2026

    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

13. 

    24 Jun 2026

    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

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