Days 1-30: Pick One Thing and Start
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Days 1-30: Pick One Thing and Start
Week 1: Define what you’re solving.
Run through the PAST framework for the specific workflow you’re targeting. What’s the purpose (what outcome do you want)? Who’s the audience (whose work changes)? What’s the scope (which tasks, which boundaries)? What tone fits your working style?
Pick your tool. Unless you have a compelling reason to build something custom, start with a Takers approach — use ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or whatever tool fits your workflow, straight out of the box.
Week 2: Set a baseline and start using it daily.
Before you change anything, measure where you are now. How long does this task currently take? How many do you complete per week? What does the quality look like? Write the numbers down — you’ll need them in 60 days.
Then start using the tool. Every day, on the real task. Not test projects. Not “playing around.” Actual work.
Week 3-4: Track results and adjust your approach.
Pay attention to what’s working and what isn’t. If the prompts aren’t producing usable output, refine them. If the tool isn’t suited to the task, note that — but don’t switch tools yet. Give it the full month.
By Day 30, you should have a clear sense of whether this approach has potential or needs rethinking.
For teams running a formal pilot: Expand these four weeks into a more structured process. Week 1: complete PAST framework, conduct AI readiness audit, identify quick-win opportunities. Week 2: select pilot team (enthusiastic early adopters), run initial training, set up tools and access, measure baseline. Week 3: configure tools, test integrations, create support materials, launch the pilot. Week 4: daily check-ins with pilot users, collect feedback, make quick adjustments, prepare for the next phase.