A SHORT DIAGNOSTIC

Five questions to your next step.

Five quick questions point you to a useful next step. Answer for the situation in front of you today.

Which sentence is closest to why you’re here today?

I’m curious about AI and want to see how other people are using it.I want to think through my options on my own before I involve anyone.One job or process costs us too much time, and I want a plan for it.I know something needs to change, but I can’t say yet what to ask for.

How would you describe the work you’d want help with?

I don’t have a particular piece of work in mind yet.A few areas come to mind, and I’d rather look them over myself first.One recurring job that I can describe from start to finish.Something larger than one job, or something I haven’t put into words yet.

How do you like to work through something new?

I read first and decide afterward.I take a workbook and go through it at my own pace.I sit down with someone experienced for a focused working session.I talk it over first, then decide how to go.

What would you most like to have in hand at the end of the next step?

A clearer picture of what’s possible.Notes in my own words about what to do next.A written plan for one job that I can act on.A straight answer on whether outside help makes sense.

How much time can you give the next step?

A few minutes of reading when I can.An hour or two on my own, spread over a few days.One focused hour with someone else.A short conversation to start, and then I’ll see.