Before You Prompt AI, Ask These 4 Questions First
Grounding AI
<p>Most people jump into AI too quickly.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>In this episode of Grounding AI, Donna Peterson shares why better AI results actually begin before the prompt itself.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>This episode walks through four important questions every leader and team member should ask before using AI tools:</p>
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<li>Why do I want to use AI?</li>
<li>What do I want to use it for?</li>
<li>What goals should this support?</li>
<li>How will I use AI collaboratively instead of treating it like a search engine?</li>
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<p>Donna also explains:</p>
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<li>Why AI works best as a conversation</li>
<li>How to get more personalized and industry-specific responses</li>
<li>Why relationship-building should still stay at the center of communication</li>
<li>How to guide AI without letting it take your work in the wrong direction</li>
<li>A simple exercise that can dramatically improve your prompts immediately</li>
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<p>If AI responses have ever felt too generic, this episode will help you rethink how you approach prompting and collaboration.</p>
<p>Action Step:<br> Before your next prompt, write this sentence first:</p>
<p>“I want to use AI to help me <strong>__</strong> so I can <strong>__</strong>.”</p>
<p>Then continue asking questions until the response truly aligns with your goals.</p>
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