Using Claude.ai as a 'coach'

• AI
• Higher Education (non-degree)

"Which AI tools have you experimented with?"

ChatGPT

Claude

Google Bard

Microsoft Copilot

Image generation tools (like DALL-E)

None yet

Other

Using Claude.ai as a 'coach'

Using Claude.ai as a 'coach'

Claude.ai & ChatGPT: bias

Addressing and mitigating bias in AI models is a significant challenge that both platforms have tackled in different ways:

Claude.ai

Incorporates bias mitigation directly into its ‘constitutional AI’ training approach

Focuses on creating a foundational model with reduced inherent biases

Emphasises fairness and equal treatment across different demographic groups

OpenAI

Implements post-training bias reduction techniques

Utilises diverse training data to minimise demographic biases

Continues to research and develop new bias mitigation strategies

Both platforms acknowledge that bias mitigation is an ongoing process that requires continuous monitoring and improvement.

https://osher.com.au/blog/claude-ai-vs-openai-comparison/

Claude task:

Claude as a coach - tips and prompts.

Pro tips for working with Claude:

1. Be specific about your context, customer needs, and current challenges

2. Share what you've already tried

3. Ask for step-by-step analysis or specific examples

4. Feel free to ask follow-up questions if you need clarification

5. Request modifications to suggestions to better fit your specific classroom context

• You are a performance coach in the project management sector. I am an apprentice project manager. I am three months into a six-month project. My main stakeholder keeps adding "small requests" that individually seem minor but are starting to accumulate. My team is showing signs of stress. My challenge is to develop a plan to: 1. Assess the impact of scope changes 2. Set appropriate boundaries 3. Maintain stakeholder relationships. Always start by asking a question.

Claude response...

What specific signs of stress are you observing in your team members, and how have these manifestations changed over time as the small requests have accumulated?

This is a crucial starting point because understanding the human impact will help us gauge the urgency of the situation and shape our approach to all three aspects of your challenge. The way stress manifests in your team can also provide valuable insights into which areas of the project are under the most pressure.

Once you share these details, I can help you develop a tailored strategy that balances team wellbeing, project integrity, and stakeholder management.

Claude response...

How frequently are these "small requests" and what's your current process for handling them when they arrive? This pattern of increased sick leave and declining performance is concerning, as it often indicates burnout in progress. Let me help you break down a strategic response:

For assessing scope changes:

- Create a simple change log tracking each request, estimated hours, and actual impact

- Implement a "pause and assess" protocol where any new request gets a 24-hour evaluation period

- Document the cumulative effect on your critical path and resource allocation

For setting boundaries:

- Establish a formal change control process - even small changes need to go through it

- Develop clear criteria for what constitutes a "minor" versus "major" change

- Create a weekly capacity dashboard to visualise your team's workload

For maintaining stakeholder relationships:

- Schedule regular stakeholder review meetings to discuss project health

- Present data-driven insights about the impact of changes

- Collaborate on prioritization rather than simply accepting or rejecting requests

Would you like me to elaborate on any of these areas? Also, it would be helpful to understand if your stakeholder is aware of the impact these changes are having on the team.

Claude as a coach - tips and prompts.

Pro tips for working with Claude:

1. Be specific about your context, customer needs, and current challenges

2. Share what you've already tried

3. Ask for step-by-step analysis or specific examples

4. Feel free to ask follow-up questions if you need clarification

5. Request modifications to suggestions to better fit your specific classroom context

• You are a performance coach in the project management sector. I am an apprentice project manager. I am three months into a six-month project. My main stakeholder keeps adding "small requests" that individually seem minor but are starting to accumulate. My team is showing signs of stress. My challenge is to develop a plan to: 1. Assess the impact of scope changes 2. Set appropriate boundaries 3. Maintain stakeholder relationships. Always start by asking a question.

"How do you 'feel' about using Claude as a professional coach?"

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Indifferent

Sceptical

Horrified

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