AI at Work: 10 Things Everyone Should Know
A 7-minute guide to using AI tools wisely
By David Harness Sample Learning Experience Design Project
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What You'll Learn
In this short training you will learn how to: • use AI tools to save time • write clearer prompts • summarize information quickly • avoid common AI mistakes You will also practice using AI for a real workplace task.
Click Next for Monday Morning Scenario
Next
Monday Morning at Work
Let's explore how AI can:
Save Time AI can create first drafts quickly.
Your manager asks you to: • summarize a long email thread • prepare meeting notes • send a follow-up email to a client You have 30 minutes. AI can help — if you know how to use it well.
Improve Clarity AI can summarize long messages and notes.
Stay Organized AI can turn messy notes into clear action steps.
Next
The Essentials
You have messy meeting notes. Prompt Summarize these notes into key decisions and action items. Result Clear bullet points in seconds.
Summarize this email. Better Prompt Summarize this email in 3 bullet points for a manager. Result Clear instructions = better output..
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
You wrote scattered ideas for a project. Prompt Turn these notes into a simple project plan. Result Ideas become clear steps.
You need a follow-up email after a meeting.Prompt Write a professional follow-up email summarizing this meeting. Result AI creates a quick draft. You edit and send.
You need help planning a project. Prompt Act as a project manager. Create a simple 3-month project timeline. Result AI organizes tasks and milestones.
AI is great at summaries
Better instructions = better results
Title
Title
Turn long text into bullet points or action items.
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Clear prompts produce stronger output.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
AI can organize ideas
AI is a draft machine
Give AI a role
Title
Title
Title
“Act as a project manager.”
Use AI to turn notes into plans or lists.
AI is best for first drafts, not final decisions.
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Next
5 More Things to Know
Situation You want AI to summarize a report. Better Approach Remove private details first. Result You protect company and customer data.
Situation You want an email to sound more professional. Prompt Rewrite this email to sound professional like this example. Result AI matches the style you show.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Show examples
Protect sensitive information
Situation You need ideas for a team project. Prompt Give me 5 ideas to improve team communication. Result AI gives ideas you can refine.
Situation You need slides for a presentation. Prompt Create 5 slide ideas for a presentation about customer service. Result AI suggests visuals and slide topics.
Situation Your first prompt gives a weak result. Next Step Rewrite the prompt with clearer instructions. Result Each attempt improves the output
Title
AI performs better when you show the style you want.
Title
Write a brief description here
Never paste private or confidential data.
Write a brief description here
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
AI can help create visuals
AI can help you think
Practice makes AI better
Title
Title
Title
Use it to assist with presentations and graphics
The more you experiment, the better results you get.
Ask for ideas, feedback, or improvements.
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Next
Decision Moment
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Open your favorite AI tool and try one of these:
Try It Yourself
- Summarize meeting notes
- Create a task list from notes
- Draft a short follow-up email
Then ask yourself: What changed when you gave clearer instructions?
Next
Key Takeaways
• use it for drafts and summaries • give clear instructions • review the results • protect sensitive information
Try This Tomorrow Use AI to complete one small task: • summarize meeting notes • draft an email • organize a to-do list Start with a clear prompt and refine it.
Audience: New employees learning AI tools Goal: Teach practical and responsible AI use at work
Thank you
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AI at Work: 10 Things Everyone Should Know
A 7-minute guide to using AI tools wisely
By David Harness Sample Learning Experience Design Project
Start
What You'll Learn
In this short training you will learn how to: • use AI tools to save time • write clearer prompts • summarize information quickly • avoid common AI mistakes You will also practice using AI for a real workplace task.
Click Next for Monday Morning Scenario
Next
Monday Morning at Work
Let's explore how AI can:
Save Time AI can create first drafts quickly.
Your manager asks you to: • summarize a long email thread • prepare meeting notes • send a follow-up email to a client You have 30 minutes. AI can help — if you know how to use it well.
Improve Clarity AI can summarize long messages and notes.
Stay Organized AI can turn messy notes into clear action steps.
Next
The Essentials
You have messy meeting notes. Prompt Summarize these notes into key decisions and action items. Result Clear bullet points in seconds.
Summarize this email. Better Prompt Summarize this email in 3 bullet points for a manager. Result Clear instructions = better output..
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
You wrote scattered ideas for a project. Prompt Turn these notes into a simple project plan. Result Ideas become clear steps.
You need a follow-up email after a meeting.Prompt Write a professional follow-up email summarizing this meeting. Result AI creates a quick draft. You edit and send.
You need help planning a project. Prompt Act as a project manager. Create a simple 3-month project timeline. Result AI organizes tasks and milestones.
AI is great at summaries
Better instructions = better results
Title
Title
Turn long text into bullet points or action items.
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Clear prompts produce stronger output.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
AI can organize ideas
AI is a draft machine
Give AI a role
Title
Title
Title
“Act as a project manager.”
Use AI to turn notes into plans or lists.
AI is best for first drafts, not final decisions.
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Next
5 More Things to Know
Situation You want AI to summarize a report. Better Approach Remove private details first. Result You protect company and customer data.
Situation You want an email to sound more professional. Prompt Rewrite this email to sound professional like this example. Result AI matches the style you show.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Show examples
Protect sensitive information
Situation You need ideas for a team project. Prompt Give me 5 ideas to improve team communication. Result AI gives ideas you can refine.
Situation You need slides for a presentation. Prompt Create 5 slide ideas for a presentation about customer service. Result AI suggests visuals and slide topics.
Situation Your first prompt gives a weak result. Next Step Rewrite the prompt with clearer instructions. Result Each attempt improves the output
Title
AI performs better when you show the style you want.
Title
Write a brief description here
Never paste private or confidential data.
Write a brief description here
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
AI can help create visuals
AI can help you think
Practice makes AI better
Title
Title
Title
Use it to assist with presentations and graphics
The more you experiment, the better results you get.
Ask for ideas, feedback, or improvements.
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Next
Decision Moment
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Open your favorite AI tool and try one of these:
Try It Yourself
Then ask yourself: What changed when you gave clearer instructions?
Next
Key Takeaways
• use it for drafts and summaries • give clear instructions • review the results • protect sensitive information
Try This Tomorrow Use AI to complete one small task: • summarize meeting notes • draft an email • organize a to-do list Start with a clear prompt and refine it.
Audience: New employees learning AI tools Goal: Teach practical and responsible AI use at work
Thank you
linkedin.com/in/david-harness-829597372