Send us Fan MailAI Fundamentals & Business RealityAI definition clarifiedNot actually intelligent - simulates human cognition through pattern recognitionLLMs predict next best word from preset data; they don’t search internet liveAlready embedded in daily tools (biometrics, social media)Current AI landscapePerfect storm of hype vs practical applicationArms race between platforms (OpenAI, Claude, Copilot, Manus)The market will likely level out in next 12 monthsHuman-AI relationshipAI is an enhancement tool, not replacement for humans. However, someone who knows how to use AI could replace you in the futureHumans still needed for creative/strategic work. AI + humans is the way forwardHumans can delegate predictable, repeatable tasks to AI leaving them to get on with other workStrategic Implementation ApproachProblem-first methodology essentialStop and identify business problems before selecting toolsBuild business case with impact assessmentConsider affected user base size for maximum ROIPharmaceutical company case studyInitial pilot affected small teamReplacement leader identified 10x larger user base opportunityLesson: Map organizational impact before pilotingRisk-value balanceAI creates operational efficiencies and valueAlso exposes new risks (security vulnerabilities, data exposure)Need awareness of risk-value seesawEffective AI Usage TechniquesPrompting best practices using GRIP methodologyGoal - Define what you’re trying to achieveRole - Specify expert persona (Seth Godin, pricing expert, etc.)Instruction - Provide detailed, specific directionsProduct - Define exact output format neededAdvanced prompting strategiesAssessment mode: Ask AI to critique and improve workSocratic prompting for deeper analysisChallenge AI’s thinking with follow-up questionsContext limitationsLLMs lack business-specific contextRequire detailed briefing like new employeeAlways review and refine outputsA big thank you to Ben Raynor of Strategis Sherpas for being on my podcast and for sharing his expertise. Ben’s Services & ContactDiagnostic-first approach for each unique businessTypical process: diagnostic → pilot → wider implementationContact optionsLinkedIn with direct diary bookingEmail: [email protected] initial consultations available at - https://strategicsherpas.com/Ben and his team specialise in identifying 3-5 operational bottlenecks costing time/money/riskBen's Pro If you want to know more from me and you want to benefit from nearly 30 years of experience helping thousands of businesses in hundreds of industries all over the world and the time that I've spent learning from the worlds leading masters in the world of sales and marketing, the next step for you is to book a one-to-one meeting with me and you can do so by going to resultsmastery.com thanks very much for listening.Support the showThanks for your interest in my podcast. For 30 years I’ve had a mission to help businesses to become more effective and I’m now using this podcast as a medium for achieving this. To find out more from me take a look at the links below.Website

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