Empowering the Future of Work

Where People and Technology Thrive Together.

Uniting the power of people and emerging technologies to shape dynamic, agile and purpose-driven workforces.

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Our mission

The Workforce of the Future Centre of Excellence (CoE) aims to position Ireland as a global leader in human-centric manufacturing and organisational culture. Its mission is to promote agility and digital adoption in manufacturing by cultivating a culture that values human engagement and innovation.

How We Deliver Impact

Fostering Best Practice

We share industry-leading approaches and insights to advance human-centric manufacturing.

Leveraging Emerging Technologies

We use cutting-edge tools to empower leadership, connect frontline workers, and support skills development.

Driving Collaboration

Partnering with academia, industry, and technology providers, we co-create strategies and frameworks for sustainable digital transformation.

What the Workforce of the Future CoE Does

Manufacturers are shifting focus—prioritising people alongside technology to ensure digital transformation delivers real impact.

Empowering the Workforce

The Workforce of the Future CoE helps organisations prepare their people to adopt and adapt to new technologies by applying deep industry insight and practical experience.

Driving Real-World Solutions

Through collaboration, the CoE tackles workforce readiness challenges and supports a seamless transition into the future of manufacturing.

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Our Core Areas of Focus

DMI provides a cutting-edge testbed where businesses can safely explore and implement advanced digital technologies with minimal risk. Our expertise ensures seamless adaptation at the right level for your operations.

  • &Human-Centric Manufacturing Culture
  • &Connected Frontline Worker
  • &Connected Frontline Worker

Why a Human-Centric Approach is Important

Adopting a human-centric approach helps organisations navigate digital transformation while building strong, future-ready foundations.

  • Supporting your organisation to build future-ready capabilities, cultures, systems.
  • Through innovative tools, strategy and advisory support, we bridge today’s talent with tomorrow’s demands.
  • Accelerating digital technology adoption.
  • Ensuring effective upskilling and reskilling of your organisation’s existing workforce.
  • Attracting and retaining the best performers in digital manufacturing.
  • Making impactful digital technology investment decisions through the lens of the wellbeing of the workforce.
  • Enhancing business results and competitiveness through a focus on both people and performance.

What makes us different

The Workforce of the Future CoE combines innovative practices with a strategic lens to foster a thriving, connected workforce in the manufacturing sector. Our core focus areas—cultivating a human-centric manufacturing culture, empowering connected frontline workers, and advancing skills through targeted learning and development —ensure that your teams are equipped for the future.

Build Workforce Resilience

We help you develop adaptable teams equipped to thrive in an increasingly complex and fast-changing manufacturing environment.

Drive Performance and Innovation

By strengthening your workforce, we enable greater productivity, innovation, and long-term success in the digital age.

Why you should join

Collaboration & Networking

Connect with industry peers to share insights and learn best practices that support workforce transformation.

Access to Resources

Gain early access to cutting-edge research, proven frameworks, and strategic tools tailored to the Workforce of the Future.

Meaningful Participation

Join a purpose-driven community committed to advancing people-first approaches in digital transformation.

Stay Informed

Keep up with the latest trends, innovations, and shifts shaping the future of manufacturing workforces.

Workforce of the Future Space

Explore DMI’s dedicated space showcasing upskilling technologies, digital tools, and collaborative initiatives in action.

Workforce Transformation

Transform the work. Empower the workforce

Workforce Transformation refers to the strategic process of reshaping an organisation’s workforce to meet current and future business needs. It often involves changes in skills, roles, technology, structure and culture to align with market demands, digital innovations, and organisational strategies.

What Workforce Transformation Looks Like in Manufacturing
What Workforce Transformation Looks Like in Manufacturing
  • Digital Upskilling for Smart Manufacturing
  • Automation + Human Collaboration
  • Talent Management
  • Cross Function Training & Agile Teams
  • Attracting Next-Gen Talent
  • Data Driven Decision Making
  • Change in Leadership and Culture
Why It Matters

Workforce transformation helps manufacturing organisations:

  • Stay competitive in fast-changing industries
  • Improve efficiency and productivity
  • Engage and retain talent
  • Prepare for future disruption

At DMI we recognise how critical it is for any transformation to be adopted. Change Management provides a structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams and organisations ensuring changes are implemented effectively leading to sustained success and growth.

Workforce Transformation Workshop Series

We have developed a Workforce Transformation Workshop Series to support your organisation in preparing for the future.

Workshop Features:

  • Equip teams with a fundamental understanding of digital transformation and its relevance to operations.
  • The role of leadership in driving digital transformation
  • Change management strategies for successful digital adoption

This workshop series will enable your organisation to develop a cohesive digital strategy while building change management capabilities needed to implement and sustain a successful transformation.

Insights & Thought Leadership

Our people and culture

At DMI, our team of forward-thinking industry professionals are divine by a passion for shaping the future of work. We promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth, where every individual is empowered to lead transformation and contribute to meaningful progress in the workforce of tomorrow.

The Workforce of the Future Centre of Excellence will empower manufacturing leaders and teams to drive sustainable growth, innovation and workforce excellence through the following deliverables:

  • 'Research
  • 'Projects/Solutions
  • 'Guidance/Advisory
  • 'Training, Mentoring & Skills
  • 'Best Practice Sharing

Fiona O'Rourke

Business Excellence Lead

Fiona supports our client’s organization on improving processes enabling their digital transformation.

Sara Cuddy

Director of People, Organisation & Transformation Culture

Sara supports manufacturers to create the right culture for successful digital transformation.

Gavin Rogers

Transformation Manager

Gavin leads the design, development, and implementation of transformation programs focused on strategy development, culture transformation, and training initiatives.

Join the Workforce of the Future Centre of Excellence and be part of shaping the future of manufacturing work.

Discover our collaboration groups and initiatives, connect with leading experts to explore exciting opportunities, and join our network to contribute, influence, and shape the future of work.

What others are saying

“For the past two years, we at Alcon nave been collaborating with the MI consultants on Human-Centric Manufacturing and Workforce Transformation, which is a cornerstone of the Alcon People Strategy.

Through this partnership, we are inspiring and. empowering our people leaders with the skills, mindset, and confidence to drive meaningful organisational and-cultural transformation.

By valuing and investing in our greatest asset-our Alcon people-we are fosterino a culture onrestlience innovation, and limitless potential.”

Audrey O’Connell – Alcon Laboratories Ireland Ltd.

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