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Ever asked ChatGPT a question, looked at its response and thought… “This isn’t what I wanted”?

In this episode of One Simple Thing…

Gerry Murray reveals why so many AI prompts fail - and what to do instead. Discover how to brief AI tools like ChatGPT as you would a colleague, so they become your assistant, not your replacement.

You’ll learn:

• The six essentials of a good AI brief
• Why vague prompts produce vague outputs
• How to turn AI into a productivity partner (not a frustration machine)

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This is part of the One Simple Thing mini-series on using AI to lead better while staying human.

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In this episode…

How do you prove the value of your people programs when budgets are tight and leaders demand evidence?

This week's guest is Dr. Alaina Szlachta, author of the book Measurement and Evaluation on a Shoestring.

In this illuminating conversation, Alaina shares practical approaches to measurement and evaluation that don't require a PhD in statistics or massive resources.

Drawing from her experience across corporate, non-profit and academic sectors, Alaina reveals why data literacy is the foundation of effective evaluation. She explains how her journey from "data-phobic" to "data enthusiast" shaped her practical approach to demonstrating impact with limited resources.

The game-changing "Impact Hypothesis" framework Alaina shares creates a logical chain connecting learning programs to business outcomes, without requiring complex statistical analysis. Rather than attempting to prove perfect causation (which is nearly impossible in complex organisations), she demonstrates how to identify meaningful correlations and trends that reveal program effectiveness.

Most provocatively, Alaina addresses the paradox many organisations face: leaders want ROI data from learning initiatives but fail to provide the resources needed to gather it.

Her "build, borrow, buy" strategy offers practical ways to leverage existing organisational assets to overcome this challenge.

For HR professionals tired of fighting for budget without evidence, and business leaders questioning the value of people investments, this conversation offers a refreshing middle path.

Alaina's approach makes measurement accessible to everyone, transforming L&D from a cost centre to a strategic driver of organisational success.

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Ever wonder if your message is landing the way you intend?

In this episode of One Simple Thing…

You'll discover how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to refine your writing, without losing your human voice.

This isn’t about outsourcing your message. It’s about coaching yourself to be clearer, more intentional, and more confident in what you write and send to others.

You'll learn:

• How AI can act as your writing mirror
• The power of asking better questions
• Why AI doesn’t replace your voice - it sharpens it

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🎧 Listen now and test this out for yourself.

This is part of our One Simple Thing Mini-Series on using AI to become a better leader - while staying human.

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