Three Ways to Get Better with AI

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Doubt, the Biggest Pitfall

The biggest pitfall when it comes to artificial intelligence? Doubting for too long. Waiting until you ‘understand everything’ or have taken an official course. But often, trying it out for yourself teaches you the most.

Let’s be clear: you don’t have to do it alone.

There’s a lot to gain by taking a few simple steps—especially if you combine them with solid guidance. Those who start today and know what to look for learn faster, avoid frustration, and immediately discover where AI adds value to their work.

So here are three practical ways to start working smarter with AI this week—easy to try and a perfect starting point for deeper learning through workshops or training.

1. Use ChatGPT-4o as a Strategic Colleague

Many people still use AI as a typing tool or idea generator. But it gets really interesting when you treat it like a colleague who thinks along with you. Share an idea or a draft and ask, for example:

“What are the strengths and weaknesses?”
“Rewrite this for a critical reader.”
“What would be an alternative perspective?”

You’ll see: ChatGPT-4o offers structure, nuance, and surprising insights. Especially when you learn how to ask strong follow-up questions—a skill we also teach in our workshops.

2. Use AI as a Research Partner

Everyone looks things up now and then. But next time, try asking an AI model like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or Perplexity. These systems can quickly summarize information, identify trends, or offer new angles.

Try questions like:

“What are the key impacts of the AI Act?”
“What are the benefits of hybrid working according to recent research?”
“Which AI tools are popular in my industry?”

You’ll save time and get a quick overview—but again, the better your question, the better the answer.

3. Let AI Help You Write Better Prompts

Already using AI and trying the steps above, but still not getting the results you hoped for? Ask the model for feedback on your prompt (your instruction). For example:

“How can I improve this prompt?”
“What kind of prompt will produce a step-by-step plan?”

By asking these types of questions, you’ll quickly learn how to write more effective prompts—making every use of AI more powerful.

Conclusion: Start Small, Learn Smart—and Get Guidance

You don’t have to be an AI expert to make an impact. But you will go further if you learn how to use AI effectively, what to avoid, and where the real opportunities lie. And that’s exactly where good guidance makes the difference.

👋 At Lumans, we help organizations through practical workshops, interactive sessions, and personal support to make AI truly workable.

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