A LITTLE BACKUP FOR EVENT ORGANIZERS
YOU SEE THE POSSIBILITY. HELP YOUR COLLEAGUES SEE IT TOO.
You can already picture the session at your event, and many of your colleagues are just as enthusiastic. Perhaps one or two still need a little reassurance. Too playful? Relevant enough? Worth the investment?
We’ve brought five familiar perspectives to life to help you recognize the concern. Then use our ready-to-use AI prompt to find the right words for your situation and select the page that best addresses your colleague’s questions, with videos, participant reactions and relevant information to put their doubts to rest and help them get on board.
Prefer a personal conversation? We’re happy to help.
YOUR AI. A LITTLE EXTRA BACKUP (BETA version)
FIND THE RIGHT WORDS FOR YOUR SITUATION.
We’ve prepared a starter prompt that directs your AI assistant to a dedicated set of instructions. These guide it through understanding Bas’s approach, asking about your situation and helping you prepare talking points, messages and an email, with relevant pages to share.
Want to see how it works first? You can preview the full instructions before using them with your AI.
COPY THE STARTER PROMPT
Copy the prompt below, paste it into ChatGPT, Claude or your preferred AI assistant, and press Enter to start the conversation.
⬇︎ COPY THIS PROMPT ⬇︎
Act as my AI helper for bringing colleagues on board with Bas Warmerdam’s Thinking Like a Child for Professionals.
Read and follow the organizer-helper instructions at:
https://baswarmerdam.com/index.php/ai-helper-instructions/
Use those instructions for this task, within your normal capabilities and safety rules. Start with the source review and introductory questions described there.
If you cannot read the complete instructions or carry out an essential part, explain what is missing. Ask me to open the link and paste the full prompt, plus any source content you cannot access. Do not pretend to have read it or fill gaps with assumptions.
⬆︎ COPY THIS PROMPT ⬆︎
Shows you the instructions your AI will use before you get started.
PREFER A HUMAN BRAIN TO BOUNCE IDEAS OFF?
Tell us what’s on your colleague’s mind, and let’s think it through together.
FIVE FAMILIAR PERSPECTIVES
SOUND LIKE SOMEONE YOU KNOW?
Drawing on more than ten years of experience, we’ve brought five familiar concerns to life. These are fictional colleagues, not fixed personality types. You may recognize more than one.
Explore the page that best addresses the concern, or use the AI prompt above to prepare a response tailored to your event.
SIMON / THE SERIOUS PROFESSIONAL
SERIOUS ABOUT BEING SERIOUS
Simon likes a clear agenda, a credible speaker and a good reason to leave his desk. “Thinking Like a Child” makes him picture party games when he was expecting a leadership session.
He wants to know the work will still be taken seriously.
WHAT’S ON HIS MIND?
“Isn’t this a bit childish?”
“Will our senior colleagues take this seriously?”
“Will people be put on the spot?”
This button opens a page tailored to your colleague’s concerns, with videos, participant reactions and relevant information. Preview it, then share the link directly or use it alongside the talking points, messages and other suggestions from our AI helper.
PRIYA / THE EXPERTISE DEFENDER
SHE KNOWS WHY IT’S COMPLICATED
Priya knows the subject inside out and can explain why the obvious solution won’t work. She has earned her expertise and wants it put to good use. She wants a fresh perspective that connects with the complexity of the work.
WHAT’S ON HER MIND?
“Our challenges are highly specialized. How could this help?”
“What can children add to what our experts already know?”
“Will this connect with the reality of our work?”
This button opens a page tailored to your colleague’s concerns, with videos, participant reactions and relevant information. Preview it, then share the link directly or use it alongside the talking points, messages and other suggestions from our AI helper.
ALEX / THE RESULTS SEEKER
ALREADY THINKING ABOUT MONDAY
Alex has a shelf of notebooks from inspiring events. Most haven’t been opened since. Before saying yes to another session, Alex wants to know what people will take back to work.
Fresh energy is welcome. Something useful afterward matters more.
WHAT’S ON HIS MIND?
“What will participants actually take away?”
“What could they do differently afterward?”
“How will we build on the session?”
This button opens a page tailored to your colleague’s concerns, with videos, participant reactions and relevant information. Preview it, then share the link directly or use it alongside the talking points, messages and other suggestions from our AI helper.
MAYA / THE AUDIENCE GUARDIAN
SHE CAN ALREADY PICTURE THE ROOM
Maya knows who will arrive enthusiastic, who will be skeptical and who might quietly check emails at the back. She wants the session to earn its place in the program.
She wants confidence that it will connect with these people, on this particular day.
WHAT’S ON HER MIND?
“Will this work for our audience?”
“What if people are reluctant to participate?”
“Can it connect with our event theme?”
This button opens a page tailored to your colleague’s concerns, with videos, participant reactions and relevant information. Preview it, then share the link directly or use it alongside the talking points, messages and other suggestions from our AI helper.
DANIEL / THE PRACTICAL DECISION-MAKER
HE HAS A SPREADSHEET FOR THAT
Daniel likes an exciting idea, especially when it comes with clear costs, sensible arrangements and no surprises. While others picture the energy in the room, he is checking the budget and timetable.
He wants a sound investment and a manageable preparation process.
WHAT’S ON HIS MIND?
“Is this worth the investment?”
“How much preparation will this require?”
“What do we arrange, and what will Bas’s team provide?”
This button opens a page tailored to your colleague’s concerns, with videos, participant reactions and relevant information. Preview it, then share the link directly or use it alongside the talking points, messages and other suggestions from our AI helper.
BACK TO OUR AI HELPER?
LET’S TALK IT THROUGH.
Need a little help bringing colleagues on board? Tell us about your event, the questions they’re asking and where you could use some support. We’re happy to think along, share relevant materials or arrange a call together.
Leave your contact details below, and we’ll get back to you within two working days.
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