The AI Teammate
A Visual Guide to Choosing and Using Your Generative AI Partner
Transform how you work with AI by treating it as a brilliant teammate, not a search engine
The "Google Brain" Trap
For two decades, search engines trained us to interact with a text box in a simple, flawed way: issue a command, get an answer, walk away. This habit severely limits AI's potential. You wouldn't give a new human teammate a one-word command and expect a masterpiece!
The Solution: The T.A.R.C. Mindset
Unlock true productivity by treating AI as a brilliant but context-less new teammate. Guide it with the T.A.R.C. model:
AI Teammate Profiles
ChatGPT
The Versatile All-Rounder
Excellent conversational ability, great for general tasks and creative work. Custom GPTs make it highly adaptable.
Google Gemini
The Fact-Checker
Direct Google Search integration provides the highest factual reliability. Best for research and learning.
Claude
The Strategic Thinker
Massive context window (200k tokens) perfect for analyzing long documents and complex problem-solving.
Microsoft Copilot
The Office Expert
Seamlessly integrated with Microsoft 365. Excels at workplace automation and productivity tasks.
Understanding AI Capabilities
The "context window" is your AI's short-term memory. Larger windows allow for deeper analysis of more documents at once—a game-changer for strategic work.
Context Windows Compared
How much information each AI can process at once:
Reliability: The Hallucination Problem
Hallucinations are confident but incorrect statements. Lower is better:
The Right Tool for the Job
LEARN
For acquiring new knowledge
Research topics, get up-to-date answers, fact-check information
Best Choice: Google Gemini
EXECUTE
For getting work done faster
Automate workflows, create content, handle repetitive tasks
Best Choice: Copilot (M365) or ChatGPT
STRATEGIZE
For complex problem-solving
Analyze multiple documents, brainstorm solutions, deep thinking
Best Choice: Claude