AI LITERACY & SKILLS 

ACTIVATE, ENGAGE & INVENT

This turnkey Human-centered Ai toolkits contains trainings, frameworks, templates, quick reference cards and assets designed to be used to up-skill, conduct workshops, bootcamps and enable anyone, anywhere to get the hard skills they need to transition to the Ai-powered workforce.

GENERATIVE Ai

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business, creativity and efficiency, understanding how to harness tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, and RunwayML is crucial. These Genius Guides introduce you to these leading AI platforms, each serving distinct purposes—from ChatGPT's advanced language processing, MidJourney's innovative visual creation, to RunwayML's accessible machine learning for artistry. Whether you aim to enhance content creation, streamline workflows, or unlock new creative dimensions, this guide equips you with the essentials to leverage AI's potential in your projects.

GENIUS GUIDE: Ai LITERACY

Genius Guide to AI Literacy is your comprehensive guide to understanding and integrating artificial intelligence into your daily life and work. This AI Literacy Genius Guide offers a wealth of detailed how-tos and interactive exercises aimed at boosting your AI knowledge and skills, suitable for complete beginners or those seeking to deepen their understanding. Explore the essentials of AI, from its fundamentals to advanced applications, and become proficient in navigating the AI landscape with confidence and creativity.

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GENIUS GUIDE: WOMEN IN Ai HERSTORY

Genius Guide to Women in Ai HerStory is a celebratory exploration into the pivotal roles women have played in shaping artificial intelligence. This guide illuminates the contributions and achievements of women in AI, through detailed narratives and inspirational stories designed to both educate and empower readers. From pioneering researchers to innovative leaders, delve into the herstory of AI and discover the indelible impact women have made on the field, inspiring future generations to continue breaking boundaries.

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GENIUS GUIDE: CHAT-GPT

The AI Design Corps Genius Guide to ChatGPT, your ultimate resource for mastering the world of conversational AI. The Chat-GPT Genius Guide is packed with detailed how-tos and practical exercises designed to elevate your ChatGPT skills, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your expertise. 

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GENIUS GUIDE: MIDJOURNEY

The Genius Guide to MidJourney is your essential companion for navigating the transformative realm of AI-driven visual creation. This MidJourney Genius Guide is filled with  how-tos and  exercises tailored to harness your creativity and enhance your proficiency, from novice explorers to seasoned artists. Embark on a visual journey that demystifies complex AI tools, empowering you to bring your visionary ideas to life with unparalleled ease and innovation.

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GENIUS GUIDE: RUNWAY ML

The AI Design Corps Genius Guide to RunwayML is your esource for mastering the world of creating videos using Generative Ai. The RunwayML Genius Guide is packed with detailed how-tos and practical exercises designed to elevate your RunwayML skills, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your expertise. 

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Ai + DESIGN 

HOPES & FEARS

The Hopes and Fears exercise is a valuable tool often employed at the outset of projects, particularly during workshops or sprints involving cross-functional teams. This exercise fosters an environment of open communication and collaboration, setting a positive tone for the project's lifecycle. Key Advantages and Applications: (1) Enhanced Team Collaboration, (2) Risk Identification and Mitigation (3) Building Trust and Transparency (4) Comprehensive Project Perspective and (5) Efficient Use of Resources

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BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS

The Business Model Canvas is an esteemed strategic management and entrepreneurial tool. It serves a dual purpose: facilitating the development of innovative business models and providing a comprehensive framework for documenting existing business strategies. This versatile template is invaluable for: strategic development, Business Analysis, Communication Enhancement, Adaptability & Flexibility, and Market Insight.

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CUSTOMER / CONSTITUENT MODELS

The concept of constituent or customer models represent a pivotal aspect in strategic planning of the business. The customer models are crafted to immerse builders and teams in the nucances of customer lives. Their primary purpose is to provide insight, data and alignment across the team. The effective use of Customer Models has several key benefits and applications: (1) Total Addressable Market, (2) Pain Points, (3) Top Jobs To Be Done, (4) Technography and (5) Mega & Macro Trends to consider through the product development process. The model is a snap shot in time that should constantly be updated.

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NEEDS STATEMENTS

Needs statements are a valuable tool in team settings, particularly when focusing on user-centered design and development. Their primary purpose is to ensure that the team's efforts align closely with the actual needs, desires, and goals of the users. This alignment is crucial because it's easy for teams, especially in complex projects, to drift away from what the users genuinely need or want. By using needs statements, a team can: (1) Reorient Focus, (2) Clarify Objectives, (3) Enhance Human-Centric Approach, (4) Facilitate Better Decision Making and (5) Improve Communication

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BOLD GOALS

The concept of Bold Goals represents a pivotal aspect in strategic planning and organizational alignment. These are statements crafted to articulate significant outcomes focused on consumers and stakeholders. Their primary purpose is to provide clear direction and intent, setting a destination rather than dictating the specific route to get there. The effective use of Bold Goals has several key benefits and applications: (1) Strategic Clarity, (2) Enhanced Team Alignment, (3) Continuous Visibility and Relevance, (4) Motivation and Engagement and (5) Measuring Progress.

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5 WHYS?

The 5 Whys technique is a powerful method for delving into the core of a problem by repeatedly asking the question 'Why?' This approach encourages in-depth analysis and collective problem-solving within teams. Its efficacy lies in its simplicity and systematic exploration of issues, making it a crucial tool in various contexts. Key Benefits and Applications of the 5 Whys: (1) Root Cause Analysis (2) Focused Problem-Solving (3) Resource Optimization (4) Team Collaboration and Ownership and (5) Clear Problem Statements

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STAKEHOLDER MAP

Stakeholder Mapping is a strategic process aimed at identifying all relevant stakeholders of a project early in its lifecycle. This method helps in recognizing and understanding the individuals or groups who have a direct interest in the outcome of a project. By engaging in stakeholder mapping, teams can collectively document their knowledge about these stakeholders, including their interests and how they might impact or be impacted by the project. The primary purpose of this activity is to ensure that all necessary perspectives are considered, thereby avoiding potential delays or challenges that could arise from overlooking key stakeholders. It facilitates inclusive planning and decision-making by ensuring the right mix of voices and interests are involved from the outset, contributing to a more smooth and efficient project execution.

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EMPATHTY MAP

Empathy Maps serve as a powerful tool to deepen understanding and foster empathy towards users within a team. By structuring a discussion around observed behaviors, thoughts, and emotions of users, these maps encourage teams to step into their users' shoes. The purpose is to capture a comprehensive view of the user experience, highlighting what users say, think, do, and feel. This holistic approach helps teams identify unmet needs and generate insights that lead to more user-centric design and development decisions. Ultimately, Empathy Maps guide teams in creating solutions that are more closely aligned with the true needs and emotional experiences of their constinutents and customers.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Mission Statements articulate the core purpose and values of an endeavor, serving as a foundational compass that guides strategic decisions, actions, and the overall direction. They are essential for several reasons: (1) Clarity, (2) Focus, (3) Alignment, (4) Motivation, (5) Differentiation and (6) Decision-Making.

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ASSUMPTIONS & QUESTIONS

The practice of identifying Assumptions and Questions is crucial when embarking on a new endeavor, acting as a reality check for your team. This approach serves several vital purposes: (1) Uncover Hidden Assumptions, (2) Encourage Critical Thinking, (3) Risk Mitigation, (4) Clarify Uncertainties (5) Strategic Alignment and  (5) Enhance Collaboration

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CURRENT STATE: CUSTOMER JOURNEY

The Current State Customer Journey mapping is a strategic tool used to gain a deep understanding of the user's experience with a product or service as it stands today. This detailed visualization tracks the user's interactions across various touchpoints, providing insights into their feelings, motivations, and challenges at each stage. The purpose of employing a Current State Customer Journey map includes: (1) Identify Pain Points, (2) Enhance User Understanding, (3) Improve Customer Satisfaction, (4) Drive Strategic Decisions, (5) Benchmark for Progress and (6) Facilitate Cross-Functional Alignment.

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FUTURE STATE: CUSTOMER JOURNEY

The Future State Customer Journey mapping is a visionary tool designed to outline the ideal experience a user will have with a product or service after planned improvements and innovations are implemented. This forward-looking approach serves multiple purposes: (1) Vision Casting, (2) Gap Identification, (3) Innovation Inspiration, (4) Strategic Planning, (5) Stakeholder Alignment and (6) Measuring Success.

Using a Future State Customer Journey map is crucial for any endeavor that aims to evolve and improve its offering in a way that is deeply aligned with the needs and desires of its users.

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EXPERIENCED BASED ROADMAP

An Experience-based Roadmap is a strategic tool that translates long-term user experience goals into actionable, near-term outcomes and milestones. It prioritizes the user's perspective, focusing on delivering value through a sequence of planned improvements and features that enhance the user experience over time. The purpose of employing an Experience-based Roadmap includes: (1) User-Centric Planning, (2) Prioritization of Efforts , (3) Clear Milestones (4) Stakeholder Alignment (5) Flexibility and Adaptability and (6)  Measurement of Progress. Utilizing an Experience-based Roadmap is essential for organizations aiming to systematically enhance their product or service in a way that resonates with and meets the evolving needs of their users.

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PRIORITIZATION GRID

A Prioritization Grid is a strategic tool designed to aid decision-making by evaluating and ranking tasks, projects, or initiatives based on their importance and feasibility. This method helps teams and organizations focus their resources and efforts on activities that are both critical to their goals and realistically achievable. The purpose of using a Prioritization Grid includes: (1) Efficient Resource Allocation, (2) Objective Decision-Making, (3) Strategy Alignment (4) Clarity and Consensus, (5) Risk Management and (6) Flexibility and Adaptability. Using a Prioritization Grid is particularly valuable in environments where resources are limited, and the demand for action exceeds capacity.

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THINK BIG VIGNETTES

Think Big Vignettes are a creative and strategic tool used in the ideation phase of project development to explore a wide range of potential solutions for meeting user needs. These brief, imaginative narratives or sketches aim to push the boundaries of conventional thinking, encouraging teams to envision bold and innovative ways to solve problems. The purpose of employing Think Big Vignettes includes: Encourage Creative Thinking, Broaden Solution Space, User-Centric Innovation, Foster Collaboration, Rapid Ideation, Visualize Possibilities. Using Think Big Vignettes is particularly useful in the early stages of project development, where the goal is to open up the field of possibilities before narrowing down to the most viable and impactful solutions.

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TO DO's

To-Do's structured as 30, 60, 90-day plans are strategic outlines designed to organize and prioritize short-term activities for a team, setting clear objectives and milestones over three distinct time frames. This method serves several key purposes: (1) Structured Goal-Setting: (2) Clear Direction (3) Momentum Building (4) Prioritization of Tasks (5) Performance Tracking, and (6) Team Alignment and Accountability. Employing a 30, 60, 90-day plan is particularly effective in initiating new projects, integrating new team members, or when aiming to achieve specific objectives within a quarter. 

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Ai PRODUCT DESIGN

A.I. PRODUCT DESIGN PRIMER

The Ai Product Design exercises are a vital component in developing effective Ai products and services (eg.chatbots Ai skills). These exercises involve meticulously planning . Benefits and Applications of the this training is: (1) Enhanced User Experience (2) Increased Engagement and Retention (3) Accurate User Intent Interpretation (4) Scalability in Customer Service and (5) Efficiency in Information Retrieval and Task Execution

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GENERATIVE Ai TOOLKIT

Generative Ai toolkit shares the history of Artificial Intelligence, S.T.E.A.M.D. Skills Framework and offers quick references for ethically using Generative Ai to create a new business, charter, dept, program, or innovative products for consumers, small and medium businesses, schools or large enterprises.  

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FUTURE STATE: PRESS RELEASE

The Future State Press Release is a visionary tool designed to articulate the benefits of a product, service, or idea from a future perspective, as if it has already been launched and achieved success. This approach serves several important purposes: (1) Vision Clarification (2) Consumer-Centric Focus, (3) Motivation and Inspiration, (4) Strategic Communication, (5) Gap Identification and (6) Market Positioning. Using a Future State Press Release allows teams to think ambitively about their projects, providing a framework for imagining and planning for the impact their work will have on the market and consumers. This forward-looking tool not only aids in internal alignment and motivation but also in external communication and market readiness.

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FAQs 

The purpose of creating 4 Pages of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for a product or service is to comprehensively address potential queries, concerns, and informational needs that customers may have. This detailed compilation serves several crucial functions: (1) Enhance Customer Understanding (2) Support Decision-Making, (3) Reduce Support Queries, (4)Improve User Experience,  (5) Feedback Loop and SEO Benefits. Developing 4 Pages of FAQs ensures that a wide range of potential questions are covered, making this resource invaluable for both existing and prospective customers. 

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DATA MAPPING

Data Mapping is a critical process aimed at identifying and documenting the existing data assets within an organization and pinpointing the additional data required to meet specific objectives or fill current gaps. The primary purposes of data mapping include: (1) Inventory and Understanding, (2) Gap Identification (3) Inform Collection and Acquisition (4) Facilitate Integration and Usage (5) Ensure Compliance and Quality and (6) Support Strategic Decision Making. Data Mapping is essential for organizations looking to leverage their data assets effectively. It serves as the foundation for robust data management, analysis, and utilization strategies, ensuring that data serves as a valuable resource in achieving organizational objectives.

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CUSTOMER INTENTS

The purpose of identifying Customer Intents is to deeply understand the underlying reasons, goals, and motivations behind users' interactions with a product or service. In the context of utilizing AI solutions, this understanding becomes critical to determine whether AI technology is an appropriate and effective tool to address users' specific problems. Key reasons for focusing on Customer Intents in relation to AI implementation include: (1) Alignment of Solutions with Needs (2) Enhancing User Experience (3) Feasibility and Appropriateness (4) Ethical Considerations and (5) Innovation and Improvement. Identifying customer intents is a strategic step in deciding the use of AI, ensuring that technology implementations are not just technically viable but also deeply rooted in enhancing value and satisfaction for users.

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CONVERSATION INTERFACE DESIGN

The Conversation Interface Design exercise is a vital component in developing effective chatbots and voice-enabled skills. This exercise involves meticulously planning and scripting interactions that mimic natural human conversation. By employing these design skills, developers can create more intuitive, user-friendly, and efficient Ai assistants. Key Benefits and Applications of the this training is: (1) Enhanced User Experience (2) Increased Engagement and Retention (3) Accurate User Intent Interpretation (4) Scalability in Customer Service and (5) Efficiency in Information Retrieval and Task Execution

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HARDWARE DESIGN PROCESS

The end-to-end Hardware Design Process encompasses a comprehensive sequence of steps aimed at developing a hardware product from initial concept to final production and release. This holistic approach ensures that every aspect of the hardware's design, functionality, performance, and manufacturability is meticulously planned, executed, and validated. The primary purposes of this process include:  (1) Conceptualization and Feasibility (2) Design and Prototyping (3) Testing and Validation (3) Iteration and Optimization (1) Finalization and Production Preparation (1) Manufacturing and Assembly (1) Market Launch and Support. The end-to-end Hardware Design Process is vital for the successful delivery of high-quality, competitive, and market-ready hardware products. 

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STORYBOARDING

Storyboarding is a visual and narrative tool used to communicate ideas by illustrating and telling a story through a sequence of images or sketches, often accompanied by text descriptions or dialogues. The primary purpose of storyboarding in the context of product design, user experience (UX) design, or marketing is to: (1) Visualize Concepts (2) Enhance Human-Centric Design (3) Facilitate Collaboration and Communication and (4) Iterate and Refine Ideas and (5) Engage Stakeholders. Storyboarding is an effective technique for bringing ideas to life, offering a creative and collaborative way to explore and communicate how products or services will interact with and enhance the lives of users.

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PLAYBACKS

Playbacks are collaborative sessions designed to share work-in-progress, insights, or discoveries with team members, stakeholders, or broader audiences within an organization. These interactive presentations or discussions serve multiple purposes: (1) Facilitate Communication and Transparency (2) Encourage Feedback and Collaboration (3) Align Team Objectives (4) Celebrate Achievements and Learnings (5) Drive Decision-Making and (6) Enhance Project Visibility. Scheduling routine Playbacks, especially at key moments throughout a project, ensures that the team remains cohesive, informed, and engaged.

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