Build your Business AI Habits
Introduction
Many businesses want to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) more, but it can be hard to know where to start. It's not just about buying the software. It's about making AI a regular part of how your team works. How do you create an "AI habit"? Recent research gives us a simple rule to follow.
The 11x11 Rule: A Simple Path to AI Adoption
Microsoft's WorkLab research found a key idea for making AI part of your daily work. They call it the "11x11 tipping point."
What it means: People are likely to keep using AI if they use it for 11 hours a week, for at least 11 weeks.
This means consistent use over time is key. It's like learning any new skill – practice makes perfect. The more your team uses AI tools, the better they'll get, and the more benefits you'll see.
Why Build an AI Habit?
Using AI regularly can bring big improvements to your business:
Save Time: AI can do routine tasks faster, like summarizing documents or scheduling meetings.
Make Better Decisions: AI can help you analyze data and find important trends.
Improve Work Quality: AI can help with writing, editing, and even creating presentations.
Stay Competitive: Businesses that use AI well will have an advantage.
AI Tools to Help You Start
There are many AI tools available, but some of the most popular options for businesses are:
Google Gemini: This AI tool can help with tasks like writing emails, creating reports, and analyzing data. It works with Google Workspace apps you may already use (like Docs, Sheets, and Gmail).
Microsoft 365 Copilot: This AI assistant lives inside your Microsoft 365 apps (like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams). It can help with writing, creating presentations, managing your inbox, and more.
Both tools are designed to be easy to use, even if you're not an AI expert.
How to Reach the 11x11 Tipping Point
Here are some practical steps to help your team reach the 11x11 goal:
Start Small: Pick one or two AI tasks to begin with. For example, use Gemini to help summarize long emails, or use Copilot to create an outline for a presentation.
Make it Easy: Encourage your team to use AI tools every day, even for small things.
Provide Training: Offer short training sessions to show your team how to use the AI features.
Track Progress: Keep an eye on how often your team is using AI. You can use built-in reports in some AI tools.
Share Successes: When someone on your team uses AI to do something great, share it with the rest of the team. This encourages others to try.
Consider setting an Organizational Goal around the 11x11 concept.
Examples in Action
Here are some simple ways to use AI in your daily work:
Task | Google Gemini Example | Microsoft 365 Copilot Example | Benefit |
Summarizing a document | "Summarize this document in 3 bullet points" | "Create a summary of this Word document" | Get the main points quickly |
Writing an email | "Write a draft email thanking a client for their order" | "Draft an email reply to this customer inquiry" | Save time on writing |
Creating a presentation | "Create a presentation outline about project X" | "Generate a presentation about our Q3 results" | Get started on presentations faster |
Analyzing data | "Find the key trends in this spreadsheet" | "Identify outliers in this Excel data" | Make better decisions based on data |
Need Help Getting Started with AI?
This habit is worth the effort!
Building an AI habit takes time and effort. If you need help choosing the right AI tools, training your team, or setting up your systems, LeewardCloud is here to support you. We can help you make the most of AI in your business.
Contact LeewardCloud today for a free consultation. We'll help you develop a plan to make AI a valuable part of your everyday work.
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