Agentic work is the practice of AI agents filling defined roles within an organisation and performing ongoing work alongside human team members. Unlike simple automation (run this script) or chatbots (answer this question), agentic work means the AI operates from a role with a purpose, accountabilities, and boundaries, just like a human colleague.

This shift matters because it changes the relationship between humans and AI from tool-user to collaborator. An agent filling a role can make decisions within its authority, flag tensions when it hits obstacles, and participate in the operational rhythm of the team. It also means the same governance structures that keep human work accountable apply to AI work.

Nestr supports agentic work through its MCP integration, which lets AI agents connect directly to the organisational structure. Agents can read their role context, manage projects and todos, process tensions, and participate in tactical meetings. Human team members retain strategic oversight through governance meetings where agent boundaries are reviewed and adjusted.

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