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Before You Prompt AI, Ask These 4 Questions First

Episode Summary

Most people jump into AI too quickly. They open ChatGPT, type a question, and expect a perfect answer immediately. But when the response feels too broad or generic, they assume AI simply does not work for them or their industry. In this episode of Grounding AI, Donna Peterson shares why better AI results actually begin before the prompt itself.

Episode Notes

Most people jump into AI too quickly.

They open ChatGPT, type a question, and expect a perfect answer immediately. But when the response feels too broad or generic, they assume AI simply does not work for them or their industry.

In this episode of Grounding AI, Donna Peterson shares why better AI results actually begin before the prompt itself.

After presenting and moderating AI roundtables at the Women in Finishing Forum, Donna noticed a common pattern. Whether people were brand new to AI or using it every day, many were still unsure if they were using it effectively.

This episode walks through four important questions every leader and team member should ask before using AI tools:

Donna also explains:

If AI responses have ever felt too generic, this episode will help you rethink how you approach prompting and collaboration.

Action Step:
Before your next prompt, write this sentence first:

“I want to use AI to help me __ so I can __.”

Then continue asking questions until the response truly aligns with your goals.

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