Video Tutorials Instead of ArticlesThis week we are breaking form and are linking to video tutorials instead of articles. Each video is a step-up in complexity, starting with creating "project context" and ending with "vibe coding" (and NO, you don't need to be a coder to use it!). These tutorials show the complete process: initial setup, common mistakes to avoid, troubleshooting when things don't work as expected, and optimization techniques that come from actual usage. Considering watching them at 1.25x speed if you like to move quickly through the demos. Finally, if you want a primer before jumping in, consider this article about AI versus automation. And if you want to dig deeper into a foundational understanding of today's AI, this article "AI: Understanding Large Language Models" is the first in a 5-article series I'll be releasing on the iS2 Digital website. |
Claude Projects - Personal AI WorkspaceClaude Projects creates dedicated workspaces where you can upload documents, define custom instructions, and maintain context across multiple conversations. This tutorial demonstrates how to set up Projects to support leadership coaching for managers, but you'll easily see how this concept applies to any type of project you'd like -- business or personal. As well, the concept of a "Project" exists in other AI tools such as ChatGPT which has personal GPTs, and Gemini which has Gems. Implementation Focus: You'll learn to create project-specific knowledge bases that eliminate repetitive explanations and ensure consistent AI responses aligned with your processes and terminology. Watch Claude Projects Tutorial → Google Workspace AI IntegrationThis tutorial shows how AI features work natively within Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. You'll see practical applications like automated email drafting, document summarization, data analysis in spreadsheets, and presentation creation - all without leaving your familiar Google environment. Productivity Gains: Most businesses can implement these features immediately with existing Google Workspace subscriptions, providing AI assistance without additional tool adoption or training complexity. Watch Google Workspace AI Tutorial → Google AI Studio - Live Screen SharingThis tutorial demonstrates Google AI Studio's interface for working with Gemini models, but the standout feature is Gemini Live's screen sharing capability. You can share your screen directly with the AI model, allowing it to see and interact with whatever you're working on - from spreadsheets and presentations to code and web applications. The AI can provide real-time guidance, troubleshoot problems, and suggest improvements based on what it observes on your screen. Game-Changing Feature: Screen sharing transforms AI from a text-based tool into a visual collaborator that can understand context from your actual work environment, offering specific suggestions for documents, applications, and workflows you're actively using. Watch Google AI Studio Tutorial → n8n - Visual Workflow Automationn8n provides a visual interface for building complex automation workflows that connect different business tools and AI services. This tutorial demonstrates how to create automated processes like lead qualification, content approval workflows, and data synchronization between platforms, using drag-and-drop components instead of coding. Scalability Benefits: Visual workflow builders enable non-technical teams to create and modify automation processes as business needs evolve, reducing dependence on IT resources for routine process improvements. Watch n8n Automation Tutorial → Lindy.ai - AI That Builds Your AILindy.ai features an AI agent that will create AI-based automation workflows for you through a natural language interface (chat). Rather than manually configuring triggers and actions, you describe what you want automated, and the AI agent designs, builds, and deploys the workflow. This tutorial demonstrates how the AI agent understands business processes and translates them into working automations across thousands of integrated platforms, handling everything from lead qualification to customer service responses. Next-Level Automation: The AI agent eliminates the complexity of traditional automation tools by understanding your business logic and creating sophisticated workflows without requiring you to learn automation platforms or mapping out complex decision trees. Watch Lindy.ai AI Agent Tutorial → Lovable - VIbe Coding / App DevelopmentLovable enables complete web application development through conversational AI (chat), from initial concept to deployed application. This comprehensive tutorial shows how non-technical users can build custom business applications, internal tools, and client portals by describing requirements in natural language and iterating through AI-generated prototypes. Development Revolution: This approach democratizes software creation for business professionals, enabling rapid prototyping and custom solutions without traditional development timelines or technical barriers. Watch Lovable Development Tutorial → | 
