The Wash-Up

You're Probably Using ChatGPT Wrong for Client Work

A quick guide to the three approaches (and when each one makes sense).

Dec 2 • Tim Houghton

November 2025

Why Your AI Assistant Might Be Making Things Up (And Why That's a Feature, Not a Bug)

Be vigilant!

Nov 26 • Tim Houghton

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October 2025

Don't ever write a prompt on your own again!

How to create meta prompts that help you to 10x your generative AI outputs.

Oct 20 • Tim Houghton

Are you using AI as a tool or a crutch?

The difference between AI leverage and AI dependency could shape your career (and your brain).

Oct 10 • Tim Houghton

September 2025

Writing Prompts - The Best Places to Learn Right Now

Based on what I actually learned (and what I wish I'd known sooner)

Sep 15 • Tim Houghton

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Why your project reports are putting people to sleep

And how to wake them up with better data stories.

Sep 11 • Tim Houghton

Why Your GenAI Tools Keep Getting Things Wrong (And What to Do About It)

How to spot and fix bias before it messes up your projects

Sep 7 • Tim Houghton

May 2025

What does your Zoom background say about you?

And how to leave a strong impression.

May 27 • Tim Houghton

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How to Solve ANY Project Problem Using AI

And why you need to learn the skills

May 16 • Tim Houghton

Want to Learn the Basics of ChatGPT in record time?

OpenAI has launched a free AI academy.

May 12 • Tim Houghton

3 Steps to Quickly Evaluate Scope Changes and Keep Your Project on Track

(Without Derailing Your Team or Damaging Client Trust)

May 8 • Tim Houghton

3-Point Estimation: How To Create Safer Project Budgets Without Losing Your Mind

A simple process to add to your tool kit.

May 2 • Tim Houghton