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1. Pick a real taskStart with writing, planning, research, summaries, or decisions you already make.
2. Prompt with contextGive AI the goal, audience, constraints, examples, and the result you want.
3. Review like a humanCheck the output, improve it, and keep judgment in the loop.

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Useful tools

Tools that help you work faster.

Start with flexible tools that fit everyday writing, research, organization, and productivity.

ChatGPT

Useful for drafting, brainstorming, research support, planning, and problem-solving.

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Claude

Strong for long-form writing, document analysis, summaries, and structured thinking.

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Microsoft Copilot

Built into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft 365 workflows.

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BuildAIQ resources

Keep your workflows close.

Prompt packs, templates, and practical references for using AI without starting from scratch.

Prompt Starter Kit

AI Prompt Starter Kit

FREE

A simple prompt framework for better writing, summaries, research, and planning.

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Workflow Templates

AI Workflow Templates

FREE

Reusable workflows for meetings, emails, outlines, briefs, and recurring tasks.

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AI at Work

AI at Work Cheat Sheet

FREE

A compact reference for using AI responsibly and effectively in everyday work.

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