When most people encourage generative AI, they do so within a paradigm of how they think about what could or should happen next. For example, when searching Google, a user might ask a question, search for the best Thai restaurants “near me,” or search for specific things like “best downhill mountain bikes for intermediate riders” based on filtered output. You can also insert conditions. This approach is often incorporated into prompts. The results are built on a linear path of thinking, research, and decision-making based on the world as we know it. However, AI only begins to come to life when it creates something unique, something that could not have been achieved without human-machine collaboration. This requires challenging our own conventions about how GenAI should work and the outcomes we think are expected or possible. This article provides 12 exercises to help you expand your thinking about GenAI prompts. Leaders who foster this mindset shift within their teams will find themselves fostering a culture where the impossible becomes a daily challenge and accomplishment.
