Tools and workflows
Which AI tools and workflows should I use?
The right tool is the one you are permitted to use and can review without creating more work.
Short answerStart with an approved tool or a free plan. Test one familiar, low-risk task. Measure drafting time, review time, and errors. Keep the workflow only if the full process is better than doing the task yourself.
Choose by task
Compare tools using the same source material and instruction. Feature lists change, but the work remains visible: how much context was required, how accurate was the draft, and how much editing did it need?
Write down the repeatable parts
A workflow should identify the safe input, reusable request, review checklist, and condition that tells you not to use AI. Store the method, not a collection of slogans or prompt tricks.
Review product details at the source
Plans, privacy settings, limits, and integrations change. Check the provider’s official documentation before buying or using a tool with important information.