Krisolis featured in the Irish Independent
Krisolis was prominently featured in the June 14th 2024 edition of The Irish Independent. This feature highlights the importance of preparing organisations for the future of work with AI and showcases insights from our esteemed co-founders, Aoife D’Arcy and Brian MacNamee. Their discussion, aptly titled “How to Make Your Workforce AI Ready”, highlights the transformative journey businesses must undertake to harness the power of AI effectively. Here are the main takeaways from the article:
“From farming to financial services, marketing to medicine, AI technology is revolutionizing work across industries”
said Aoife D’Arcy, CEO and Co-Founder of Krisolis. With her extensive experience in data science and AI, Aoife shared how even industries that haven’t traditionally embraced technology are now recognising the immense value AI brings. One striking example she mentioned is the legal profession, where AI is becoming a crucial tool in tasks like document searching, collation, and summarisation. She noted that,
“Human beings will still have to check what the machines do. But the presence of AI will proliferate over the next five years.”
At Krisolis, our approach to training is comprehensive and deeply customised. As organisations embrace AI, it’s important that their entire workforce, not just technical teams, is equipped to navigate and leverage these new technologies. Aoife described how Krisolis supports this by employing a holistic method to train, coach, and mentor teams. “As mentors, we’re there to guide staff – but we don’t do the work for them” she emphasized, showcasing our commitment to empowering clients to lead their own AI projects.
Dr. Brian Mac Namee, Director of Training and Co-Founder of Krisolis, highlighted the need for customised training, explaining that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
“When a client comes to us, they’ll talk about their strategic goals. We’ll look at the areas of their organisation where there is an opportunity to use AI, and we’ll assess the type of skills they’ll need to help them on their journey”
He went on to highlight how this strategy ensures that our training programs are aligned with each client’s unique goals, fostering understanding and capability.
While technical skills are crucial, Aoife pointed out the equally important development of soft skills, such as requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and communication.
“When AI systems don’t work effectively, it’s often because of poor communication between business teams and technical teams”
Krisolis addresses this gap by holding collaborative workshops that bring both groups together, fostering a shared language and mutual understanding to maximize the impact of AI initiatives.
To make AI training accessible and manageable, Krisolis offers 6 to 12 week micro-credential programs. These part-time academies blend rigorous academic content with practical mentoring, project work, and workshops. “These are accredited courses that offer a short, sharp, step up in knowledge”, noted Aoife. Such courses enable staff to deepen their AI skills without the time commitment of full-degree programs, supporting lifelong learning and immediate workplace application.
The article also highlighted that a significant part of Krisolis’ mission is to inspire confidence in clients as they adopt AI tools and strategies. Aoife shared the joy of witnessing client growth saying, “It’s always amazing to catch up and find out how they’ve been using AI to make better decisions and create better services”.
Krisolis’ feature in The Irish Independent speaks of such an ongoing commitment to helping organisations become AI-ready but also emphasizes the importance of a strategic approach to workforce development in transitioning towards data science and AI.
Read the original article by Aoife D’Arcy and Brian MacNamee here.
