Bring the task before choosing the subscription
You may already pay for an AI tool without using it regularly. Before recommending another one, I look at what you wanted it to help with. Preparing a client email, finding information in documents and planning tomorrow's work can need different arrangements.
We select one task with a clear starting point and a result you can assess. That makes it easier to see whether the tool is useful and where you still need to apply judgement.
Practise with examples from your own work
A useful session includes trying the task, checking the answer and making it better. I explain how to provide context, ask for the format you need and recognise when the tool is filling a gap with a guess.
- Use examples you are permitted to share with the chosen tool.
- Create a repeatable starting prompt or working document.
- Keep a short checklist for reviewing the result before using it.
Keep your setup useful as the tools change
The right starting point may be ChatGPT, Claude or another tool. I check the current capabilities and account requirements while scoping the work. You see any software or usage costs before agreeing to them.
After setup, an advisory relationship gives you a place to bring questions and ideas. I test promising changes and recommend those that fit your work. A new capability is scoped separately so it does not quietly expand the original project.
Illustrative example
Example first project: drafting a recurring client update
An illustrative first session uses an update you already prepare regularly, with approved examples of the tone and structure you want.
- Choose a permitted sample and identify what a useful draft must contain.
- Set up a repeatable way to provide the facts and request the right format.
- Practise checking the draft for unsupported claims, missing details and tone.
What we would agree first: You check the facts and approve the message. A polished answer is not evidence that the information is correct.
Questions you may have
Can you help if I already use ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes. We can start with your existing tool and the task you have struggled to make repeatable. A new subscription is only proposed when there is a reason for it.
Is this a generic AI course?
The work is centred on your tasks and setup. We agree what you want to be able to do, practise it together and leave you with a usable starting point.
Can my team take part?
Yes, when the scope includes a team. We agree the shared task, the participants and who will review the outputs before arranging the sessions.