My 17 Minute AI Workflow To Stand Out At Work



AI Summary

In 2025, comprehension will take longer than content creation, making it crucial to find valuable insights amid AI-generated noise.

  • Knowledge Work Process:
    • Input: data, knowledge, information.
    • Process: transform input into output.
    • Feedback: improve input over time.
  • Focus on Inputs:
    • Current reliance on AI (e.g., ChatGPT) leads to average results due to poor input quality.
    • Enhancing inputs with academic research can lead to better outputs.
  • Leveraging Academic Resources:
    • Reading publications like Harvard Business Review for actionable insights.
    • Become a resourceful team member by translating complex research into applicable strategies.
  • Case Study: Improving Team Performance:
    • Elicit tool: find academic papers related to team performance.
    • Notebook LM by Google: upload research to get summarized insights.
    • Combine insights to create a detailed action plan.
  • Practical Outcomes:
    • Use high-quality inputs to drive team performance changes, focusing on leadership and task design.
    • Implement structured plans and frameworks for improving performance effectively.
  • Embrace AI Tools:
    • AI will enhance critical thinking and creativity—generalists can thrive in this new landscape.