Alchemy Impact

30/03/2026

If you are rethinking how your organisation operates, this is worth your time.

Leaders today are under pressure to do more than just optimise processes. They need to redesign ways of working to meet rising expectations, reduce costs and build agility.

In this article we explore how AI and automation can drive this shift, and why a. strategic approach is necessary. From identifying processes where automation makes sense to addressing capability gaps, we outline what it takes to deliver real outcomes, not just hype.

Read the article >> https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0JSLl0

04/03/2026

Hear how Jessica Davies describes her shift to working more AI‑natively.

Thinking about AI as part of your everyday workflow, not a separate tool, is where real impact starts.

Jessica Davies Head of Analytics and Insights at Defence Bank reflects on her AI-Native Foundations immersive experience and how she started finding practical ways to embed AI into her day‑to‑day work.

👉 Want to learn more about the AI Native Foundations experience? Find out more. Get in touch by sending us a LinkedIn message or via our website.

03/03/2026

For Nadine MacLeod, the biggest shift wasn’t better prompts, it was better thinking.

Becoming AI‑native isn’t about racing the tool.

It’s about pausing, asking better questions, and realising what’s now possible; even building agents which you once thought was ‘for the tech team’.

Nadine MacLeod Head of People and Culture at Bank First reflects on what actually surprised her on the path to AI literacy.

👉 Want to learn more about the AI Native Foundations experience? Get in touch by sending us a LinkedIn message or via our website.

02/03/2026

Last month Alchemy Impact convened 20 senior leaders for a roundtable discussion focussed on Scaling AI with Trust and Control in 2026. Leaders contributed from across a range of industries and enterprises where trust, safety and accountability are critical, including financial services, disability support services and NDIS, healthcare, and energy.

The roundtable reinforced that AI has crossed from experimentation into institutional infrastructure, demanding executive ownership of operating models, governance, data foundations and observability, not just tools or pilots.

Leaders were clear that sustainable ROI comes from treating AI as a core organisational capability, with discipline, trust and architectural alignment determining success more than model choice.

Thank you to all contributors for such a thoughtful and valuable exchange.

13/01/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Rita Arrigo to Alchemy Impact as AI Strategy & Growth Lead.

As organisations move beyond AI experimentation, the challenge is no longer whether AI is possible, but how it can be deployed responsibly and scaled with confidence.

Rita joins us from the National AI Centre, an initiative of the Department of Industry and Science, where she helped shape Australia’s AI ecosystem. Bringing more than 25 years of experience across enterprise technology, national innovation and responsible AI adoption, Rita’s career spans senior roles at Microsoft, CSIRO and Telstra working closely with executive leaders navigating the practical realities of AI adoption in complex, highly regulated environments.

Her role strengthens our ability to support organisations moving from AI pilots to trusted, scalable operations, embedding trust, accountability and human oversight as AI systems increasingly shift from assisting to acting.

Interested in making AI more trusted, governed and scalable within your organisation? Connect with Rita Arrigo to discuss how Alchemy Impact can help.

20/11/2025

AI Literacy isn’t optional, it’s a national priority. Is your workforce ready?

Australia’s AI Strategy makes one thing clear: AI literacy is critical for competitiveness and compliance. Yet, most organisations are still navigating hype instead of harnessing impact.

Alchemy’s AI-Native Foundations Certification cuts through the noise and delivers immediate capability uplift.

Developed with Scaled Agile, the world’s most trusted business agility framework, this course will give your teams the fluency, frameworks, and confidence to put AI to work in their day-to-day roles. They'll master the 7 AI-Native Success Factors and redesign one of their workflows to deliver measurable business value from day one.

In just two immersive days, your teams will gain:
> A shared language that improves alignment across business and technology
> Practical skills for responsible and effective use of AI
> A clear 30–60–90 day path to begin applying AI in day-to-day work
> A recognised certification that supports organisation-wide uplift

If you want AI adoption to translate into measurable results, start by strengthening the capability that enables every part of your roadmap to work.

📗Want more information? Send us a message or email [email protected]

👉 Book now and receive a complimentary AI Readiness Assessment Workshop for groups of 15+.

18/09/2025

Your backlogs are full. Product Owners are under pressure from unclear roles, competing priorities and scattered stakeholder input.

Business value isn’t landing.

If you’re leading product, delivery or transformation, these challenges may feel all too familiar. The good news is, they can be addressed.

📘This new Playbook explores five of the most common challenges faced by Product Owners and shows how senior leaders are solving them. Measurable results are visible in as little as 90 days.

Click here to download your FREE copy: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0fRzD0

25/08/2025

What gets in the way of a high-performing operating model?
It’s often not the strategy or structure. It’s the lack of visibility into how value actually flows through the business.

Value Stream Mapping gives leaders a clear view. It highlights where work slows down, where resources are misaligned and where customers stop seeing value.

In this article, we explain how VSM helps translate ambition into action. It brings clarity, aligns teams, and creates a foundation for better outcomes.

If your transformation is moving slowly or lacks direction, this is a good place to begin. Read the full article>> https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0cDM70

12/08/2025

Are you sure your AI initiatives are delivering the ROI you’re aiming for?

From our experience working with industry leaders, we’ve noticed four common challenges that can limit the value of AI. Addressing these can make a significant difference in performance and results.

At Alchemy Solutions, we support leaders in turning AI from an idea into measurable business outcomes. Our approach focuses on the right strategy, building capability, and integrating AI into daily operations.

If you’re interested in achieving greater ROI from AI, reach out to us and we’d love to share how we’re making it happen.

05/08/2025

What does TRUST look like in modern consulting?
It’s no longer just about track records or technical credentials.

In an era of AI disruption and growing stakeholder expectations, trust is being redefined by a firm’s ability to:
> Engage transparently
> Deliver with integrity
> Align with client purpose and impact

The next frontier of consulting isn’t built on capability alone, it’s built on the capacity to create a shared compass and collaborate effectively.

In this feature, the AFR explores how a new generation of consulting leaders are reshaping the profession from the inside out. Our MD Luke Stow shares his perspectives on some of the behaviours that can tell the difference between good and not so good consulting partners.

Read the article >>https://hubs.la/Q03Bgvm40

The consulting industry is moving away from a legacy of rigid frameworks and generic tech-first approaches toward something more human.

30/07/2025

Enterprise Architecture shouldn’t be a theoretical exercise with no real-world impact.

Too often, EA frameworks seem abstract and challenging to implement, causing organisations to miss out on valuable strategic benefits. A practical, actionable EA playbook can transform theoretical strategies into realistic plans for change.

Our Modern EA Playbook offers clear guidance on:
> Assessing your current state
> Defining a future-ready architecture
> Creating an actionable roadmap
> Embedding governance and capabilities

Discover how you can unlock the potential of theory and turn it into practical action today. Check out the Modern EA Playbook now >>https://hubs.la/Q03v-Jz30