Real-Time Sense-Making
The 30-second AI move
Sometimes during a meeting, you need AI help right now. Not after. Now.
Someone drops a statistic that doesn't sound right. You're trying to remember what the contract actually said. The VP asks if a number matches a prior report. The window for a good clarifying question closes in about 60 seconds. This is where a fast AI assist quietly earns its keep.
How to use AI without being obvious
The trick is the kind of help you ask for. Not "give me the answer" — that's slow and unreliable. Instead:
This works because you're using AI as a sparring partner, not an oracle. It can't tell you the real answer — but it can sharpen yours.
Practice Exercise
You're 15 minutes into a Q3 review with your VP. She just said: "Operating margin came in at 18% — that's slightly down from last quarter." Something feels off — you reviewed last quarter's report yesterday and you're pretty sure margin was 16%, not higher. If she's wrong, this matters because next year's budget is being framed off that comparison. You have about 30 seconds before the next slide. Write the prompt you'd send (to AI, on your phone or laptop, silently) to handle this without derailing the meeting.
No pressure — just give it your best shot! Write a prompt for the scenario above and our AI will give you friendly, specific feedback on how to improve.