Getting Things Done Ep. 330: GTD and AI
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Oct 1, 2025 Deb Smith-Hemphill, a management and productivity consultant, reveals insightful strategies for integrating AI into organizational workflows. She breaks down four types of AI and their roles, guiding listeners on choosing the right AI partner based on task needs. With an emphasis on prompting techniques, Deb introduces the C-R-I-T framework for effective AI interactions. She underscores AI's potential to elevate strategic thinking and shares practical tips for designing an ideal workday with AI, all while highlighting the importance of context in maximizing AI outputs.
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Transition To Remote And AI Work
- Deb describes shifting her company from multiple offices to remote work after COVID and keeping one office on her property.
- Her firm now runs training, coaching, and special projects including AI implementations.
Four Distinct Types Of AI
- Deb categorizes AI into generative, boundaried, genic (transformational), and embedded types.
- Choose the AI type that matches the work you want it to do for best results.
Offload Repetitive Tasks Intentionally
- Identify repetitive or low-value tasks you dread and train AI on the specific criteria you use to evaluate them.
- Use that AI to free time for higher-level strategic and coaching work.
