Yard & Ginnel

Ask better questionsAsk questions that get the outcomes you need without going all round the houses

Challenge the answersCorrect and improve what ChatGPT gives you rather than accept mediocrity

Make it work for youAdapt ChatGPT to the way you think, work and want to communicate

Session 1: ExploreAn exploration of what ChatGPT can actually do for you with words, images, documents, research, ideas and everyday problems. You try things for yourself and discover where it could be useful in your own life or work.

Session 2: SolveYou’ll take a genuine problem and then work with ChatGPT to make sense of it - adding context, asking better questions and challenging weak responses as you go. No prompt engineering required.

Session 3: PersonaliseFrom question-and-answer machine to researcher, writing partner, organiser, critic, ideas department or specialist assistant. You will start creating something directly relevant to your own role.

Session 4: CreateUse ChatGPT to create one significant outcome. It might be a new service, campaign, guide, proposal, or solution to an existing problem. The exact nature of the challenge can be agreed with you.

So, that's me with the sullen face. I'm Jon and I'm based in Wigan although originally from the south of England.I’ve spent more than 35 years running organisations and helping people make sense of things that initially seemed complicated.I’m not an AI consultant who says “digital transformation” over breakfast.I’m also not a snake-oil salesman. I use ChatGPT every day.

I question it, argue with it, tell it to start again and occasionally wonder how I ever managed without it.I know how to get more out of it than 'write me an email' or 'create a post for Instagram that will go viral'.I don’t know everything about AI and neither does anyone else.But I know how to explore it, push it and make interesting things happen.

Do we need any previous experience?No. The sessions are for people who know how to use their phone or laptop but are relatively new to or have only dabbled with ChatGPT.Do we all need a paid ChatGPT account?No. A free account is sufficient, although everyone should create their account before the first session. If you need any help with that, just let me know.What should participants bring?A laptop, tablet or phone they are comfortable using. Your venue will also need reliable Wi-Fi.How many people can attend?From one person to eight. The price remains the same; smaller groups simply receive more individual attention.

Where do the sessions take place?Ideally, at your workplace if you have a suitable room with Wi-Fi. If not, I can arrange the space for around £40 per session.How long is the programme?Four one-hour sessions, arranged at times that work for you. Most go for one a week but whatever suits you.Can the sessions reflect our work?
Yes. I’ll ask about your organisation beforehand and use relevant examples wherever possible.How much does it cost?The all-important question... The complete four-session programme costs £320 for up to eight people. Payable in advance.