“Use AI to work faster” is not a complete workflow. For an output to be usable and reviewable, the task needs explicit inputs, processing steps, checks, and delivery rules—with clear ownership at each boundary.
1. Bound the inputs
List the material AI may use, separating factual sources, style references, and prohibited information. If the input contains personal information, customer material, or non-public business data, confirm the permission and handling rules first.
2. Define the AI task
Use bounded actions such as classifying, extracting, rewriting, proposing structures, or producing a draft. Do not delegate high-risk decisions—such as confirming compliance, validating specifications, or making a company commitment—to the model alone.
3. Require a traceable draft
Ask the draft to identify its sources, inferences, and missing information. Numbers, quotations, specifications, and proper names need separate checks. Fluent language is not evidence of accuracy.
4. Set human review points
Reviewers need explicit criteria. Factual accuracy, tone, brand requirements, and legal or industry rules may belong to different roles. Material without the required approval stays in draft status.
5. Define delivery and records
The deliverable should include the final content, sources, version, reviewer or review status, and remaining limitations. When the workflow changes, update the template and checklist—not only the prompt.
A reliable AI workflow is not measured only by generation speed. Its output must be explainable, reviewable, and safe to use.
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