From Messy Meeting Notes to Clear Next Steps: Four Details to Give AI
The meeting ends. Everyone nods, gathers their things, and heads back to their desks. You look at your notes and realize you have a page of…
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Stop Asking AI to “Write an Email”: Give It These Four Details
A better AI email starts with four details: Goal, Context, Source, and Expectations. Learn how to guide the draft while keeping the facts, tone, and final decision in your hands.
What the OpenAI Agent Escape Means for Everyday Workplace AI
*Updated October 4, 2026, to reflect OpenAI’s August 26 report, Hugging Face’s technical timeline, and METR’s independent investigation. An earlier version of this article contained details…
Before You Hit Send: Five Human Checks for an AI Draft
An AI draft can look finished before it is ready. The sentences flow. The tone sounds professional. There is even a clear next step. But did…
One Useful AI Prompt: Turn a Big Idea into a One-Week Action Plan
Have an idea but do not know where to start? Use this copy-and-paste AI prompt to create a manageable one-week plan that fits your time and budget.
Practical AI for Real Work
I’m excited to introduce Practical AI for Real Work: https://ai.trumpfheller.us I created this site because I kept seeing Reels, TikToks, and Instagram posts about AI that…