The Art of AI #12 | How Intelligence Moves
Question Crafting for Decision Makers
Intelligence Move #12: Better Questions → Better Decisions
Every important decision begins with a question. AI cannot make decisions for us—but it can help us think more broadly, uncover blind spots, evaluate alternatives, and improve the quality of our judgment.
The future belongs to decision makers who combine human wisdom with AI-assisted intelligence.
7 Intelligence Moves for Decision Makers
1. Understand
Question:
What is the real decision to be made, why does it matter, and what outcome are we trying to achieve?
2. Analyze
Question:
What facts, data, assumptions, constraints, stakeholders, opportunities, and risks should be considered?
3. Compare
Question:
What are the available options, and how do they compare in terms of impact, cost, feasibility, time, and risk?
4. Evaluate
Question:
Which option best aligns with our objectives, values, evidence, and long-term strategy? What are the trade-offs?
5. Innovate
Question:
What alternative approaches, creative solutions, or emerging opportunities have we not yet considered?
6. Apply
Question:
What is the execution plan, who is responsible, what resources are required, and how will success be measured?
7. Reflect
Question:
What assumptions proved correct or incorrect, what lessons were learned, and how can future decisions be improved?
AI Activation Prompt
(Use on any ChatGPT-like system)
> "Act as a strategic advisor, decision scientist, risk analyst, systems thinker, and execution coach. Help me make a better decision about '[Your Decision]' using these seven intelligence moves: Understand, Analyze, Compare, Evaluate, Innovate, Apply, and Reflect. Challenge my assumptions, identify blind spots, assess risks, compare alternatives, and recommend the most evidence-based course of action. Ask follow-up questions whenever additional context is needed."
Key Insight
The quality of a decision rarely exceeds the quality of the questions behind it. In the AI era, question crafting is becoming one of the most valuable leadership and decision-making skills.
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