Stop Treating AI Like a Search Engine Stop Treating AI Like a Search Engine Most people use AI wrong. Here's the shift that changes everything. Rod Claar / Friday, June 5, 2026 0 419 Article rating: No rating Rod Claar challenges the most common mistake professionals make with AI — using it like a search engine rather than a thinking partner. Drawing on his own early misstep and a candid observation from a colleague, Rod reframes how AI should be used: not as a retrieval tool, but as a collaborative partner you give context to, push back on, and iterate with. The post offers a practical before-and-after prompt example using C# refactoring to make the mindset shift concrete and immediately actionable. The central message is clear — the way you engage with AI matters more than which AI tool you choose. Read more
From Retail to AI: Pattern Recognition Across 50 Years From Retail to AI: Pattern Recognition Across 50 Years My first job in tech was in a lumber yard. Seriously. Rod Claar / Wednesday, June 3, 2026 0 314 Article rating: No rating Rod Claar traces a through-line from his earliest work in a 1972 lumber yard to his current role as an AI trainer — revealing that the core skill connecting both worlds is pattern recognition. The post reframes AI for skeptics and late adopters: AI isn't magic, it's pattern matching at scale. Professionals with decades of real-world problem-solving experience already possess the foundational thinking that makes AI useful. The message is empowering — your past experience is an asset, not a liability, in the age of AI. Read more
What can you do with Claude? What can you do with Claude? A Complete Guide to Claude Use Cases Rod Claar / Friday, May 22, 2026 0 726 Article rating: No rating Comprehensive guide to Claude AI's 100+ use cases across 13 categories: education, finance, coding, research, professional work, legal, and more, using 5 Claude products. Read more
Generative AI For Scrum Teams July 13-16, 2026 - NEW HALF DAY! Generative AI For Scrum Teams July 13-16, 2026 - NEW HALF DAY! Hands-on ways to use tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to speed up delivery, sharpen collaboration, and keep Scrum human-centered and AI-augmented. Rod Claar / 7/13/2026 1:00 PM - 7/16/2026 5:00 PM 0 1933 Article rating: No rating Generative AI for Scrum Teams July 13-16, 2026 July 13-16, 2026: Hands-on ways for Scrum Teams to use ChatGPT/Copilot to boost planning, collaboration, and delivery—ethically and responsibly. Register
Generative AI For Scrum Teams June 17-18, 2026 Generative AI For Scrum Teams June 17-18, 2026 Hands-on ways to use tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to speed up delivery, sharpen collaboration, and keep Scrum human-centered and AI-augmented. Rod Claar / 6/17/2026 9:00 AM - 6/18/2026 5:00 PM 0 1709 Article rating: No rating Generative AI for Scrum Teams June 17-18, 2026 June 17-18, 2026: Hands-on ways for Scrum Teams to use ChatGPT/Copilot to boost planning, collaboration, and delivery—ethically and responsibly. Register