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Just when I think I know what I am doing with Copilot, I learn quite quickly that I don't. For example, I recently learned about interview prompts - where you put a prompt in that causes Copilot to interview you with questions that will help you find the holes in your hypothesis. How cool is that?

How do we continue to learn how to create a thought partner out of our interactions with these tools? There is so much more to explore than content.

Here are a couple to try on for size: (and yes, these were AI-created)

1. “Can you identify any potential flaws or weaknesses in this hypothesis?”
2. “What are some counterarguments or alternative explanations to this hypothesis?”
3. “Are there any logical fallacies or biases in this hypothesis?”
4. “What evidence would be needed to strengthen or refute this hypothesis?”
5. “Can you provide examples of similar hypotheses that have been proven wrong?”
6. “What are the potential consequences if this hypothesis is incorrect?”
7. “How does this hypothesis compare to existing theories or models?”

Switch out hypothesis with strategy, plan or concept. Do you need to dig deeper? Ask it to ask you more detailed questions. It's very interesting where it can go.

Testing your own theories is difficult - you typically have one perspective or lens to look through. Think of the possibilities if you could teach a team to vet their ideas before presenting them by utilizing the best prompts? Would it save you time? Would it create additional efficiencies?

It's not perfect. You can get on tangents or go in a direction that isn't quite what you need so you need to direct your thought partner accordingly.

Here's a few more Copilot generated redirects:

1. “Can we focus more on [specific aspect]?”
2. “That’s interesting, but what about [different angle or topic]?”
3. “I think we’re getting off topic. Can we go back to discussing [original topic]?”
4. “Could you clarify or expand on [specific point] instead?”
5. “Let’s shift gears and talk about [new topic or question].”
6. “I was actually looking for information on [specific detail]. Can you help with that?”
7. “This isn’t quite what I was looking for. Can we try approaching it from [different perspective]?”

There are others out there that are truly experts on this technology and I am not. But, if you are like me, saving some time means a lot these days and if it's all about those prompts, I'm in to learn more, baby!

Wonder where I am getting this new-found knowledge? Check out this crash course by Geoff Woods, Founder at AI Leadership to teach people how to prompt. www.AiLeadership.com/start. Let me know what you think!