- The biggest things we achieve at work often start as an idea. But the journey from
a spark of inspiration to a finished project isn't easy. Identifying the right
solution, building a plan, and, you know, managing all
the bumps along the way? That can feel like a lot. But what if you had a new
partner in this process? A creative collaborator to help
you generate possibilities, a master strategist to
stress test your assumptions, and an execution expert to build a plan based on your
ideas to get the job done? Hi, my name is Yul. I'm a VPO of Product Management at Google, and I help lead a research team called Paradigms of Intelligence, which tries to understand the nature and building
blocks of intelligence. Now, in this course, we'll
show you how Gemini can be that creative partner for you so that you can think big and
achieve your goals at work. First, you'll learn techniques
to generate ideas with you. We'll simulate experts and
push creative boundaries to uncover solutions you
never would've considered. And we'll show you how you can use Gemini to bring industry knowledge
into the process to help. Next, you'll pressure test solutions. Now, the best ideas are ones that can stand up to potential
problems in the future. But spotting those problems
before they happen can be tough. You'll learn to use Gemini
as a devil's advocate to find risks in your strategy
before they become problems. You'll also learn how to apply constraints to get to the most relevant solutions so that you can choose the best path. Finally, you'll manage your project by getting everyone on the same page. We'll show you how to use NotebookLM to create an information hub where you and your
teammates can ask questions and get answers about the
project in literally seconds. It all sounds pretty great, right? Well, it kind of is. But to make this a reality, you'll also need to
understand some key principles for using AI effectively. But, don't worry, we've got you covered. First up is problem framing. Before you even consider using AI, you need to clearly define the problem you're
trying to solve and why. Where you are and where you want to go will anchor the process
from start to finish. You also provide essential context. Now, AI doesn't have all
the background information about your customers, your team dynamics, or your leadership's priorities. Those are the critical things that determine which solutions to pursue and what steps should be
added to your project plan. And that information
can only come from you. Throughout this process, you're setting up the problem,
exploring the options, and using your judgment to make a decision on what to do next. Now, AI isn't perfect, and it can sometimes give you ideas that won't be a good fit. So, please, be a tough critic. With this new way of working, you'll have a resource to turn to at almost every stage of
the project lifecycle, from idea to plan to delivery. It's a mindset shift. And, by the end of this course, you'll be able to break
through creative blocks, find unexpected solutions
to complicated problems, and turn your best ideas into action plans that drive progress. So good luck.