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How to Get the Best Out of ChatGPT
I Treat It Like a Valued Team Member on the Spectrum!
As AI becomes more integral to our workflows, tools like ChatGPT have proven indispensable. To truly maximise its potential, I treat ChatGPT like a valued team member on the spectrum—someone with remarkable strengths and specific challenges that need understanding and accommodation.
The Strengths: Precision, Focus, and Consistency
ChatGPT excels in precision, focus, and consistency. Whether drafting an article, generating ideas, or conducting research, it delivers high-quality content quickly. This reminds me of a former team member on the autism spectrum. Initially, he was in a role that didn't fully harness his abilities. When I shifted him to QA testing, his attention to detail transformed our software. Similarly, ChatGPT thrives when used in the right context.
The Limitations: Organisation, Context, and Emotional Nuance
However, like any team member on the spectrum, ChatGPT has limitations. It struggles with organization and lacks long-term memory, making it challenging to track past interactions. This is akin to how my former team member found multitasking difficult. Additionally, ChatGPT's literal processing can miss subtle nuances, similar to how some on the spectrum interpret information.
Accommodating Shortfalls: Providing Structure and Guidance
To get the best from ChatGPT, I accommodate its shortfalls—just as I did with my team member. I provide clear instructions and structure tasks to leverage strengths. For instance:
Context Management: I keep track of past interactions myself to maintain continuity.
Clear Instructions: I'm explicit in my prompts to ensure ChatGPT delivers precisely what I need.
Handling Nuance: I manually adjust content requiring emotional or social nuance.
Treating ChatGPT Like a Valued Team Member on the Spectrum
By treating ChatGPT as a valued team member on the spectrum, I harness its precision and focus while addressing its limitations. This approach allows me to leverage ChatGPT's full potential, making it a powerful ally in my work.
In the end, understanding and accommodating ChatGPT's unique characteristics leads to more effective collaboration. This ensures that this innovative tool continues to be a vital part of my team, driving productivity and creativity in new and exciting ways.
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