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Skill 04

Use AI Better

AI is a brilliant assistant and a poor boss. Using AI better means bringing the structure yourself, then using AI to research, draft, analyse and check faster. Good thinking first. AI second.

What you'll learn to do

  • Accelerate researchGet up to speed on a topic in minutes, then verify what matters.
  • Structure thinkingUse AI to stress-test your issue tree or find missing branches.
  • Analyse informationSummarise documents and spot patterns without losing the detail.
  • Generate ideasWiden your options before you narrow them down.
  • Improve communicationTighten drafts, simplify language and test how a message lands.
  • Automate repetitive workHand off the routine steps so you can focus on judgement.

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AI Workflow Builder

Design a step-by-step AI workflow that keeps your thinking in charge.

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Use AI Better

How AI Changes Structured Problem Solving

AI makes research and drafting faster. It doesn't make thinking optional. Here's where it helps, and where it quietly makes things worse.

7 min read

The other three skills

01

Think Better

Structure problems and make better decisions.

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02

Communicate Better

Turn complex thinking into clear stories.

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03

Work Better

Focus your effort where it matters.

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