Getting Started with AI
Your First AI Interactions
Start with simple, common tasks:- Ask questions: “What’s the best way to…”
- Get explanations: “Explain [concept] simply”
- Summarize content: “Summarize this document”
- Draft content: “Write a brief email about…”
Building Comfort
As you get comfortable, try more complex tasks:- Multi-step requests
- Creative brainstorming
- Analysis and recommendations
- Content editing and improvement
High-Impact Use Cases
Daily Productivity
Morning planning:Writing and Content
Document drafting:Analysis and Research
Data interpretation:Technical Tasks
Code help:Effective Prompting
The CONTEXT Framework
Structure your requests for better results:- Context: Background information
- Objective: What you want to achieve
- Nuances: Specific requirements
- Tone: Desired style
- Examples: What good looks like
- Xtra: Any constraints
Specificity Matters
Vague (less helpful):Iterate and Refine
Don’t expect perfection on the first try:Workflow Integration
Daily Workflows
Morning routine:- Check tasks, ask AI to help prioritize
- Draft any emails needed
- Prepare for meetings
- Use AI for quick research
- Get drafts for content
- Brainstorm solutions to problems
- Summarize accomplishments
- Plan for tomorrow
- Draft status updates
Project Workflows
Starting a project:- Generate project plan outline
- Create initial task list
- Draft project brief
- Get help with content creation
- Analyze progress and blockers
- Prepare status updates
- Summarize outcomes
- Document lessons learned
- Draft announcements
Advanced Techniques
Chain of Thought
For complex problems, ask AI to think step-by-step:Role Assignment
Give the AI a specific role:Multiple Perspectives
Get different viewpoints:Feedback Loops
Build on previous responses:When to Use AI (and When Not To)
Great for AI
| Task | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| First drafts | AI gets you started, you refine |
| Brainstorming | AI generates options quickly |
| Summarizing | AI extracts key points efficiently |
| Explaining | AI can simplify complex topics |
| Formatting | AI restructures content well |
Better for Humans
| Task | Why |
|---|---|
| Final decisions | Judgment and accountability |
| Sensitive communication | Nuance and relationships |
| Original strategy | Business context and creativity |
| Confidential matters | Privacy considerations |
| Critical accuracy | Verification needed |
Always Review
AI outputs should always be reviewed:- Check facts and accuracy
- Verify tone is appropriate
- Ensure content fits your context
- Add personal touches
Productivity Multipliers
Templates with AI
Create templates, then use AI to fill them:Batch Processing
Group similar tasks:Learning and Growth
Use AI to learn faster:Common Pitfalls
Over-relying on AI
Over-relying on AI
AI is a tool, not a replacement. Use it to enhance your work, not do all your thinking.
Not reviewing outputs
Not reviewing outputs
Always review AI outputs before using them. Errors and inaccuracies happen.
Vague prompts
Vague prompts
Specific requests get better results. Include context, constraints, and examples.
Forgetting to iterate
Forgetting to iterate
First responses are rarely perfect. Build on them through conversation.
Asking for private/sensitive info
Asking for private/sensitive info
Don’t share confidential information with AI unnecessarily.
Building AI Habits
Start Small
Pick one daily task to enhance with AI:- Email drafting
- Meeting prep
- Content summarization
Track What Works
Note when AI helps most:- What types of requests work well
- Which prompts get best results
- Where AI saves the most time
Share with Team
Help others learn:- Share effective prompts
- Document useful workflows
- Create team AI guidelines
