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1. Private Projects/2. pbjorklund.com blog/10-ways-ai-can-make-you-more-productive-as-an-executive.md

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+---
+title: "10 Examples How To Enhance Executive Efficiency with ChatGPT: A Non-Tech Savvy's Guide"
+authors:
+  - Patrik Björklund
+share: true
+date: 2023-08-07 11:00:00
+summary: Read detailed examples of how executives can leverage ChatGPT to streamline tasks, boost productivity, and enhance effectiveness.
+tags:
+  - productivity
+  - AI
+series:
+  - AI for the non-tech savvy
+---
+
+In the pursuit of executive efficiency, a tool that often goes overlooked is ChatGPT. 
+
+In this guide, we'll explore specific use cases and provide detailed examples of how to leverage this tool to streamline tasks and boost productivity. 
+
+Importantly, you'll learn that more information given to ChatGPT results in better output, so don't hesitate to feed it as much text as possible.
+
+## Drafting Documents
+
+Creating documents can be time-consuming. ChatGPT can expedite this process. Suppose you're drafting a memo on a new remote work policy. Here's how you can prompt it:
+
+```markdown
+Here's the policy outline:
+
+- Employees can work from home 2 days a week
+- Communication via company-provided platforms encouraged
+- Employees must be available during core working hours from 10 am to 3 pm
+
+Now, draft a memo about our new remote working policy.
+```
+
+## Responding to Tough Questions Using Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
+
+ChatGPT can help frame responses in line with NVC principles. If you're dealing with a difficult question, here's how you could engage with ChatGPT:
+
+```markdown
+The question raised:
+
+"Why were we not informed about the changes earlier?"
+
+Respond to this question using principles of Nonviolent Communication.
+```
+
+## Analyzing Text for Biases and Logical Fallacies
+
+ChatGPT can assist in identifying potential biases and logical fallacies in a text. Let's say you're studying a suspect article:
+
+```markdown
+Here is an excerpt from the article:
+
+"Despite the apparent success of our competitors, their approach is fundamentally flawed. They focus too much on short-term gains without considering long-term sustainability..."
+
+Analyze this excerpt for potential biases or logical fallacies.
+```
+
+## Creating Counter Arguments
+
+ChatGPT can aid in creating counter-arguments. If you're preparing for a debate on business strategy, engage with ChatGPT like this:
+
+```markdown
+The position:
+
+"Investing heavily in marketing is the best strategy for our current situation."
+
+Provide a counter-argument to this position.
+```
+
+## Evaluating Documents from Other Perspectives
+
+ChatGPT can assess documents from various perspectives. If you're trying to understand how a customer might perceive a new policy:
+
+```markdown
+The new return policy:
+
+"Customers can return products within 30 days of purchase. However, the product must be unused and in its original packaging."
+
+Provide an analysis of how a customer might perceive this new return policy.
+```
+
+## Translating Tech Jargon into Understandable Text
+
+ChatGPT can translate technical jargon into simpler language. If you're struggling to understand a tech-heavy document:
+
+```markdown
+The document states:
+
+"Implementing a cloud-based solution will enhance our data scalability and allow for an agile response to market changes..."
+
+Translate this document's key points into non-technical language.
+```
+
+## Suggesting Family Activities
+
+ChatGPT can even assist in personal life. Hunting for weekend family activities? Here's how you can ask for suggestions:
+
+```markdown
+Suggest ten family activities suitable for a sunny weekend.
+```
+
+## Providing Feedback on Goals
+
+ChatGPT can offer guidance in providing goal feedback. If you're looking to provide feedback on a team member's goal:
+
+```markdown
+The goal:
+
+"Increase sales by 20% in the next quarter."
+
+How can I provide constructive feedback on this goal?
+```
+
+## Drafting Interview Questions
+
+ChatGPT can assist in drafting interview questions for roles outside of your expertise. If you're interviewing a candidate for a technical role:
+
+```markdown
+The job description:
+
+"Data Analyst with proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools."
+
+What are some insightful interview questions I could ask a candidate for this position?
+```
+
+## Analyzing Competitors' Press Releases
+
+ChatGPT can help analyze competitors' press releases. If you need to understand the key points of a competitor's press release:
+
+```markdown
+The press release:
+
+"Our competitor has launched a new product line that is touted as a game-changer in the industry..."
+
+Analyze and provide key takeaways from this competitor's press release.
+```
+
+In conclusion, ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for executives and managers seeking to amplify their productivity.
+
+The key to extracting useful output from ChatGPT is to provide it with ample context in your prompts. 
+
+A well-defined question with sufficient background information will yield a more valuable response. 
+
+With the right approach, you can leverage this tool to streamline a wide variety of tasks and ultimately, enhance your effectiveness in your role.

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+---
+title: Consistency
+authors:
+  - Patrik Björklund
+share: true
+date: 2023-10-04 06:47:00 +0200
+summary: Consistency is king - but is it?
+tags:
+  - productivity
+series:
+  - productivity
+---
+
+"Consistency is key." This mantra has been drilled into our heads, especially in the era of social media influencers and YouTubers. But what if our relentless pursuit of consistency is costing us something far more valuable: quality? 
+
+We've become obsessed with regularity, with churning out content like clockwork, fearing that any deviation from our rigid schedules will send followers fleeing. However, in our fixation on consistency, we risk diluting the quality of our work. 
+
+Let's take a step back and remember why we started creating in the first place: to offer something unique, to touch people with our insights or stories. Isn't it better to give audiences a well-crafted novel that took years to perfect than a hastily written monthly release?
+
+The drive for consistency has become synonymous with hustle culture — always be producing, always be working. But at what cost? The constant grind can lead to burnout, and that guarantees 0 consistency.
+
+The solution lies in finding the middle ground. A sustainable schedule that values both quality and consistency is key. Leveraging AI where beneficial can lighten the load but should not replace human creativity.
+
+So let's reconsider the mantra: Consistency is important, yes. But not when it compromises quality or wellbeing. Let's aim for consistent quality instead of consistently mediocre output — now that's a motto worth living by!

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+---
+title: Developer tunnel vision and the rise of empathy in an AI world
+authors:
+  - Patrik Björklund
+share: true
+date: 2023-10-18 06:30:00 +0200
+summary: Discover the concept of 'developer tunnel vision' and how fostering empathy in development can lead to more user-friendly tech solutions.
+tags:
+  - AI
+  - software-development
+series:
+  - AI
+---
+Have you ever felt the thrill of a bright idea sparking in your mind? A concept so ingenious, it could revolutionize the way we interact with technology, and by extension, the world itself. You share this brilliant idea with a software developer, brimming with excitement and anticipation. Then you wait.
+
+## The Outcome - A Different Planet 
+
+Finally, the day comes when the developer unveils their creation. It's functional, it’s practical...but something's amiss. The interface seems cold, robotic even. Dropdowns abound and customization options are plenty, yet there’s an element of humanness that seems to be missing. The ‘feel good’ factor isn’t quite there.
+
+Why is it that something so meticulously built often feels...engineered?
+
+## Unveiling Developer Tunnel Vision
+
+Let’s start at the root of this tech tree – developers themselves. They’re problem solvers by nature and training. Given a challenge or an inefficiency in a system, they’ll break it down into smaller tasks and hurdles that can be addressed through code. They’ll design algorithms and data structures to make systems efficient and effective.
+
+But at times in this process of addressing the 'big problems' — optimizing algorithms or structuring databases — the smaller nuances that truly humanize a product may get overlooked. This phenomenon can be referred to as 'developer tunnel vision.' 
+
+This tunnel vision is not necessarily due to developers being oblivious or indifferent to user experience; rather, it often originates from their training and focus on functionality over aesthetics or ease-of-use.
+
+## The Human Element - An Afterthought?
+
+Consider button text for instance. For an end-user, it might seem trivial; but for a developer who has been immersed in code structure for weeks on end, perfecting button text could seem like an unnecessary indulgence. After all, the big problem has been solved, right? But therein lies the disconnect.
+
+While developers prioritize functionality and efficiency, users value simplicity and familiarity. The little touches that may seem inconsequential in the grand scheme of an application's architecture can make a world of difference to a user's experience.
+
+## The Balancing Act - Functionality and Feel
+
+So how do we bridge this gap between what developers perceive as important and what users actually value? How can we ensure that tech solutions are not just functional but also 'feel good'?
+
+The first step is acknowledging this disparity. Developers need to be aware that while their primary role is to build robust and efficient systems, they also need to wear the hat of the end-user at times. This means understanding that while dropdowns and selects might not be technologically sophisticated, they might be what separates something from being rated as “crap” and “apple”.
+
+## Empathy - The Secret Sauce
+
+One of the crucial aspects of addressing this issue is fostering empathy in the development process. This involves understanding user preferences, habits, and expectations. Instead of focusing solely on algorithms and code structure, developers need to step into the shoes of their users and anticipate their needs.
+
+This is not an easy task. It requires a shift in perspective and a willingness to step out of one's comfort zone. But it starts with something as simple as asking the right questions: What would make a user’s life easier? How can they accomplish their goals with less effort?
+
+## The User Experience - A Developer's Responsibility
+
+Despite what it may seem, user experience (UX) isn't just about making things pretty or stylish. It's about making products intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable to use. 
+
+In this context, developers cannot exclusively associate UX with designers or UI artists; they must understand that it is also their responsibility.
+
+This might mean collaborating more closely with designers, or even learning some basic design principles themselves. It could involve making minor adjustments in how they approach a problem or spending a bit more time refining those seemingly insignificant details.
+
+## Engaging Users - Avoiding the ‘Engineered’ Feel
+
+To avoid that 'engineered' feel we spoke of earlier, engaging users in the process can be highly beneficial. After all, who better to tell you what they want than the users themselves? 
+
+Feedback from end-users can provide valuable insights into what works and what doesn’t from their perspective. And sometimes, these insights may not align with what developers initially thought was best.
+
+## Generative AIs Impact
+As we venture further into the age of artificial intelligence, we must not overlook the potential role of generative AI in this discussion. How will the role of the developer and UX change when AI can write most of what previously required this classical type of developer?
+
+## AI and UX – The Future Unfolds
+
+Generative AI is already transforming the way we approach development. It can automate routine tasks, generate whole software products, and even predict user behaviour based on data patterns. But how will it impact the developer-UX conundrum we've been discussing?
+
+With AI handling the heavy lifting of coding and testing, developers may have more time and mental bandwidth to focus on the user experience aspect of their work. They could invest more time in understanding their users' needs and expectations, and then translating these insights into their products.
+
+On the flip side, generative AI could also lead to a world where products are so perfectly tuned to individual user preferences that the role of developers becomes largely analytical. In such a scenario, developers would largely be responsible for feeding data into these AI systems and interpreting the output.
+
+### The increasing importance of empathy
+Regardless of where the future takes us, one thing seems certain - empathy will become an even more crucial aspect of development. As we move towards a world where AI shapes our interactions with technology, understanding the human element behind these interactions will be key.
+
+Whether it's working with data to train an AI system or refining those tiny details that make a product feel less 'engineered' and more 'human', developers will need to keep the end user at the forefront of their minds.
+
+## The Final Code – A Balanced Equation
+
+So, how do we solve this quirky quandary? How do we strike a balance between functionality and feel? The answer lies in blending both aspects into the development process. By acknowledging and addressing developer tunnel vision, fostering empathy in development, engaging users in the process, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI, developers can create products that not only solve problems but also resonate with users on a deeper level.
+
+In essence, it’s about building bridges between developers and users - bridges made of code and empathy. It’s about embracing the responsibility of creating experiences that are as delightful as they are efficient. 
+
+Ultimately, it's about remembering that while technology is created by codes and algorithms, it is used by people. People with emotions, preferences, expectations — people who are not just looking for solutions to problems but also connections to their tools.
+
+After all, isn’t that what true innovation is all about? Making life not just easier but also more enjoyable. If we can achieve that balance in our tech solutions, then perhaps we'll have truly bridged the gap between developer tunnel vision and user experience. 
+
+And who knows? Maybe then our software will feel a bit less 'engineered'…and a bit more 'human'.

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+---
+title: Testing obsidian publishing, standby
+authors:
+  - Patrik Björklund
+share: true
+date: 2024-11-09 07:52:00 +0200
+summary: Summary of max 50 words
+tags:
+  - musings
+series:
+  - Musings
+---
+Just testing out publishing.
+
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