Interactive practice
Practice: Define the Output Before Working with AI
This section contains only the interactive exercise. See the surrounding lesson for the full idea, examples, and course links.
Win condition: Turn one input into an output-first prompt you can give
directly to AI.
Exercise 1: Choose the Output
Scenario A: A client suggests a new feature, but you do not know whether
it should be built or what it will cost. What output do you need most?
Scenario B: You have just completed a meaningful learning experience and
want to turn it into public thinking. What output do you need most?
Scenario C: You organized many ideas but your actions have not changed.
What output do you need most?