Turn requirements into a WBS
Break incomplete requirements into deliverables, role estimates and explicit assumptions.
Your output: a traceable work breakdown and uncertainty register.
ALEX’S NOTES ON GETTING WORK DONE
AI gave you an answer.
You still have a job to finish.
The proposal looks convincing. The documents disagree. The project plan skips half the work. Sound familiar? These playbooks give you a process for getting past the first AI answer.
Download the draft e-bookFree working draft · PDF · No signup required
A note before you startYou don’t need a cleverer prompt. You need to know what to check next.
Inside the working draftThree core workflows, eleven editable templates and a fictional project to practice on.
FIELD NOTES / FIRST EDITIONYOU MAY RECOGNIZE THESE
The messy bits
that a quick chat misses.
Find what the documents disagree on
Compare briefs, schedules and proposals without smoothing over contradictions.
Your output: an evidence register, impact map and baseline decisions.
Review a proposal with business intent
Inspect costs, obligations and missing commitments against the outcome you actually need.
Your output: negotiation priorities and a concise decision brief.
Also includes starter chapters for project recovery, business cases and SOPs with exception handling.
THE METHOD
Give the AI a process.
Keep the judgment.
Work through one stage at a time. Save the evidence, inspect the intermediate result and verify the final decision.
- 01
Define the decision
Set the business intent, scope and authority of your sources.
- 02
Build the working records
Use reusable instructions and templates to make gaps visible.
- 03
Check before you commit
Verify references, arithmetic, assumptions and ownership.
YOUR STARTING POINT
The Managerial
AI Playbook
Read the guide, then try the fictional Harbor project case. The kit includes source documents, editable templates, a reference WBS and an answer key.
Working draft for validation. Arithmetic and document layout have been checked. Actual AI executions and independent user testing are still pending.
FREE DRAFT EDITION
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The planned finished edition is a one-time purchase. This draft is available free while the process is being validated.
BEFORE YOU START
A few things to know.
Who is this for?
Managers, project leads, account leads and business owners who need to turn incomplete project information into clear plans and decisions.
Is Alex a real person?
Alex Reed is an original, AI-generated fictional character. Stories featuring him illustrate workplace situations; they are not personal testimonials.
Do I need a particular AI tool?
The guide is designed to be used alongside your existing AI assistant. Compatibility across ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini has not yet been validated. Check your organization's policy before sharing workplace documents.
Can this replace professional review?
You remain responsible for approving outputs. Commercial scrutiny helps structure business review; seek qualified legal advice when interpreting or negotiating legal terms.