Map one workflow.
Choose one recurring task. Write down its trigger, owner, handoffs, and the last manual step. Bring one real example, not a perfect presentation.
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Start with a
clear workflow.
Good AI starts with work you understand. Use these practical resources to get the process out of your head and make one useful improvement.
A little preparation.
A much better next step.
Everything here is free to download. Start with the worksheet, then use the prompt or task template when you need it.
Let AI ask the questions.
A ready-to-use prompt that walks you through the work one question at a time, spots missing information, and helps you simplify a step.
Download promptSave the way you do it.
Turn one repeated task into clear instructions: inputs, steps, output, human review, and when to stop. Includes a follow-up email example.
Download templateKnow what a plan includes.
See the structure of a useful assessment: the workflow, evidence, priorities, owners, costs, and implementation steps. A template to work from, not a completed report.
Download templateMarkdown files open in any text editor, Notion, or Obsidian. The prompt is plain text. Task instructions can be adapted to your preferred AI tool; no installation is required.
Two tools. One clear job each.
Start with the free options. If your existing tools already do the job, keep using them.
Fathom
Record a workflow walkthrough or team call so the details don’t disappear after the conversation.
- Walk through one example with the person who owns it.
- Use the transcript to capture the steps and handoffs.
- Check the notes together and fill in the missing pieces.
Claude
Use the workflow-mapping prompt with your notes to draft a process you can review and improve.
- Paste the prompt and a redacted example.
- Answer the questions about what happens next.
- Correct the map before using it as instructions.
Free plans were listed on the official Fathom and Claude pricing pages when checked September 8, 2026. Limits and features can change. Use tools approved for your company’s information.
Keep learning. Keep it useful.
On HINGES, Andrew shares practical AI workflows, prompts, and operating principles. Start with the ideas you can put to work in your own business.
Read HINGES on Substack ↗Have a workflow in mind?
Bring it to the free assessment. We’ll help you identify whether a discovery conversation or more preparation makes sense.