When most people interact with generative AI, they tend to do so within the boundaries of their expectations of what could or should happen next. For instance, when using a search engine like Google, users might pose a question, search for the top Thai restaurant in their area, or specify requirements like “best downhill mountain bike for intermediate riders.” This standard approach carries over into interacting with AI. The results generally follow a linear progression of thoughts, research, and decision-making, all based on our existing knowledge of the world.
However, the true potential of AI emerges when you push beyond the familiar and create something truly unique — something that emerges from the collaboration between human creativity and machine intelligence. This requires challenging your own preconceptions about how generative AI should function and the kinds of outcomes it can produce. This article presents 12 exercises designed to expand your thinking around interacting with generative AI.
Leaders who encourage these shifts in mindset within their teams will foster a culture where pushing boundaries and achieving the seemingly impossible becomes a regular occurrence.
