Playbooks
Practical guides for everyone the Applied AI Society serves: chapter leaders activating communities, practitioners building applied AI careers, business owners adopting AI in their operations, students launching into the economy, and presenters contributing to the field. Each playbook is a living field note, co-written by the people actually doing the work. These docs form part of Pillar 2 of our mission: the base layer of applied AI literacy for humanity.
For Chapter Leaders
Guides for running Applied AI Society chapters and events.
| Playbook | Description |
|---|---|
| Applied AI Live | Running a workshop for practitioners |
| Finding a Photographer | Sourcing affordable, reliable event photography |
| Recording an Event | Capturing video and audio on a budget |
| Case Study Interviews | Interviewing practitioners to create profiles |
| Content Distribution | Where to publish and why |
| Building Partnerships | Win-win partnerships for chapter growth |
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For Presenters
Guides for guest presenters at Applied AI Society events.
| Playbook | Description |
|---|---|
| Presenting at Applied AI Live | How to prepare your case study talk and topic discussion |
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For Practitioners
Guides for applied AI practitioners doing consulting and implementation work.
| Playbook | Description |
|---|---|
| The Applied AI Economy | Understanding the market landscape |
| ICP Clarity | Getting clear on who you serve |
| Experimental Improvement | The mindset behind continuous delivery |
| Pricing Your AI Engagements | Framework for value-based pricing |
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For Business Owners
Resources for operators who have real problems, want to use AI, and need help getting started.
| Playbook | Description |
|---|---|
| AI Quick Check | 2-minute check: are you ready, close, or early? |
| Situation Map | Map your workflows, data, team, and gaps |
| Pilot Scope | Scope your first AI pilot with clear success criteria |
| Don't Accept Automation as the Goal | Why continuous improvement matters more than one-time automation |