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  • Monarch & The Milk Weed … to plant, or not to plant?

    There is a pesty parasite that is killing the monarchs in all stages of their life cycle. The parasite is called OE for short. It appears that with a warming climate, the monarchs don’t migrate and the non-native milkweed doesn’t die back in the winter, especially in Florida. This seems to perpetuate the life cycle of OE and negatively impact the monarchs. 

    Here are the recommendations from FNPS based on the best available science as to what to do. Mainly, rip out all of the non-native (Tropical) Milkweed, and only propagate native varietals. 

    https://fnpsblog.blogspot.com/2024/05/florida-native-plant-society-position.html 

    Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS)

  • Generative AI Tools: The Big Players in 2024 (1 of n)

    Generative AI Tools: The Big Players in 2024 (1 of n)

    Q: Create a graphic about GenAI tools in general. I’m doing a table of the big ones and blogging about it.

    ChatGPT (2024, Aug.) said:

    To create a graphic about GenAI (Generative AI) tools, we can highlight some of the major categories and tools, while keeping the design visually appealing for a blog. Here’s a conceptual outline of what the graphic could include:

    Title for Graphic: “Generative AI Tools: The Big Players in 2024”

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  • Generative AI Tools: The Big Players in 2024 (1 of n)

    Generative AI Tools: The Big Players in 2024 (1 of n)

    (First posted on ScenarioPlans.com)

    Q: Create a graphic about GenAI tools in general. I’m doing a table of the big ones and blogging about it.

    ChatGPT (2024, Aug.) said:

    To create a graphic about GenAI (Generative AI) tools, we can highlight some of the major categories and tools, while keeping the design visually appealing for a blog. Here’s a conceptual outline of what the graphic could include:

    Title: “Generative AI Tools: The Big Players in 2024”

    Categories of GenAI Tools:

    1. Text Generation
      1. GPT-4 (OpenAI)
      1. Gemini (Google) [artist formerly known as Bard]
      1. Claude (Anthropic)
    2. Image Generation
      1. DALL·E (OpenAI)
      1. MidJourney
      1. Stable Diffusion
    3. Audio Generation
      1. Jukedeck (AI Music)
      1. AIVA (AI Composer)
      1. Soundraw (AI Music Generator)
    4. Video Generation
      1. Runway (AI Video Editor)
      1. Pictory (Text to Video)
      1. Synthesia (AI Avatar Videos)
    5. Code Generation
      1. GitHub Copilot (OpenAI)
      1. Codex (OpenAI)
      1. Replit Ghostwriter
    6. 3D/Animation Generation
      1. Luma AI
      1. NVIDIA Omniverse
      1. Spline

    Visual Elements:

    • A sleek, modern design with colorful icons representing each category.
    • A flowchart or grid layout to show how these tools fit into their respective categories.
    • Background elements like tech-inspired patterns, digital grids, or abstract shapes to enhance the futuristic feel of the graphic.

    Would you like me to generate this graphic for you?

    Q: Yes, please.

    Graphic: Created by ChatGPT with graphics by DALL-E (2024, Aug). Prompts by E. Hall. Note the mistakes (Artifacts/Signatures) in the graphic & text.

    Here’s my current five general purpose GenAIs:

    • ChatGPT.com (with tons of specialized apps that use ChatGPT)
    • Gemini.Google.com
    • Claude.ai 
    • Perplexity.ai
    • Copilot.microsoft.com

    #GenAI #ReGenAI #RegenerativeAI #RDAI #GenAItools #Pi-AI #Pi-RDAI #IntellZine #RapidStratPlan

  • Revolutionize Your Local Business with AI-Powered Strategic Planning: A StratPlan in a Week!

    Revolutionize Your Local Business with AI-Powered Strategic Planning: A StratPlan in a Week!

    Local businesses
    (and other local organizations) are the heart of our communities, but many
    struggle to find the time and resources for formal business planning. The good
    news is that strategic planning doesn’t have to be a daunting, time-consuming
    process. We’re excited to introduce two new workbooks designed to empower you
    to create a robust strategic plan within a week, with just one dedicated
    planning session, all with the help of Generative AI! The books use what we
    call Regenerative Dynamic AI (RDAI). Simply run the GenAI prompts, customized
    to your specific situation, as needed, when needed. Also, you can manage the
    strategic planning process with an internal facilitator or with an outside
    consultant. All, while utilizing one or two GenAI engines that act as your “free”
    consultant.

    Introducing:

    • Workbook
      1: Perpetual Innovation™: Rapid Strategic Planning and Regenerative AI
    • Workbook
      2: Perpetual Innovation™: Workshop-Workbook for Rapid Strategic Planning
      and Regenerative AI

    These workbooks
    provide a streamlined framework, practical tools, and expert guidance, enhanced
    by the power of Generative AI, to help even the busiest local businesses
    develop a clear and actionable strategic plan.

    Benefits for Local
    Businesses:

    • Time-Efficient:
      Condense weeks of planning into a focused week.
    • AI-Powered
      Insights: Leverage Generative AI as your research assistant, providing
      real-time data and insights on market trends, competitor analysis, and
      more.
    • Collaborative
      Planning: Utilize AI as a facilitator, guiding you through brainstorming
      sessions, SWOT analysis, and goal setting.
    • Minimal
      Disruption: Conduct one intensive planning session without sacrificing
      day-to-day operations.
    • Actionable
      Outcomes: Develop a plan you can implement immediately to drive growth.
    • Competitive
      Advantage: Gain clarity and focus to outperform competitors.
    • Community
      Impact: Strengthen your business and contribute to the local economy.

    Generative AI:
    Your Strategic Planning Partner:

    Imagine having an
    extra researcher and facilitator at your fingertips. Generative AI acts as your
    virtual assistant, providing:

    • Real-time
      data and insights: Access the latest industry reports, competitor
      analyses, and market forecasts without spending hours on research.
    • Creative
      brainstorming: Generate innovative ideas and explore “what-if”
      scenarios to uncover new opportunities.
    • Objective
      analysis: Receive unbiased feedback and recommendations to refine your
      strategies.
    • Streamlined
      communication: Facilitate collaboration and ensure everyone is on the same
      page.

    The Power of a
    Plan:

    “No plan is
    not a good plan!” Even a simple plan created within a week is far superior
    to having no plan at all. Our workbooks, coupled with the power of Generative
    AI, make it easier than ever to get started and experience the benefits of strategic
    planning firsthand.

    Limited-Time
    Offer:

    To celebrate the
    launch, we’re offering a special promotional price on the Kindle versions of
    these workbooks for only $2.99 each! Additionally, enjoy $8 off the printed
    editions. This offer is for a limited time, so don’t miss out!

    Call to Action:

    Don’t let another
    week go by without a plan for your business’s future. Grab your copies of these
    workbooks today and harness the power of AI to achieve your goals!

    Remember:

    • Highlight
      success stories of local businesses that have benefited from rapid,
      AI-powered strategic planning.
    • Include
      testimonials from business owners who have used the workbooks and
      experienced the value of Generative AI in their planning process.
    • Offer
      a free downloadable resource, such as a planning checklist or template, to
      further engage readers.

    By emphasizing the
    role of Generative AI as a valuable tool in the rapid strategic planning
    process, these revised blog posts will pique the interest of your target
    audience and showcase the unique value proposition of your workbooks.

    Special Promotion:

    For a limited
    time, purchase the Kindle versions of these essential workbooks for only $2.99
    each and get $8 off printed editions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to
    empower your organization’s success with cutting-edge strategic planning tools.

    About the Author:

    Elmer Hall is a
    National and International best-selling author in the AI edition of the Refractive
    Thinker™
    with a chapter on “Human + Artificial Intelligence”.
    Explore more of his work on his
    Amazon Author Page.

    #StrategicPlanning
    #GenAI #Leadership #Innovation #SWOT #PerpetualInnovation #GenAI #RegenAI #RDAI
    #StratPlan #SBPlan #IntellZine

    References

    Hall, E. B. (2024a). Perpetual Innovation™: Rapid Strategic Planning
    and Regenerative AI.
    ISBN: 979-8326692061
    Amazon.com/dp/B0D5BMXZWT  

    Hall, E. B. (2024b). Perpetual Innovation™: Workshop-Workbook on
    Strategic Planning and Regenerative AI.
    ISBN: 979-8329307740
    Amazon.com/dp/B0D9RZCRVF

    Hall, E. B. & Lentz, C. A. (2024). Synergy of Human + Artificial
    Intelligence: Delphi and the genius of crowds.  In C. A. Lentz (Ed.), The
    refractive thinker: Vol. 25. Artificial Intelligence: The New Frontier of the
    Digital Age
    . (pp. 27-68) Las Vegas, NV: The Refractive Thinker® Press.
    Amazon.com/dp/B0D949CBHG

     

     

  • Transform Your Nonprofit with Our New Strategic Planning Workbooks

    Transform Your Nonprofit with Our New Strategic Planning Workbooks

    Are you ready to take your nonprofit organization to the next level? We’re thrilled to announce the release of two groundbreaking workbooks that will revolutionize your strategic planning approach: “Perpetual Innovation™: Rapid Strategic Planning and Regenerative AI” and “Perpetual Innovation™: Workshop-Workbook for Rapid Strategic Planning and Regenerative AI”. For a limited time, you can get the Kindle versions of both workbooks for just $2.99 each and $8 off printed editions.

    Why These Workbooks Are Game-Changers for Nonprofits:

    Perpetual Innovation™: Rapid Strategic Planning and Regenerative AI

    • Embrace agility with this guide to crafting winning strategies powered by Regenerative Dynamic AI (RDAI).
    • GenAI prompts and dynamic links connect you to the latest industry reports, competitor analyses, and market forecasts.
    • Features include environmental scanning, dynamic SWOT analysis, SMART goal setting, and strategic action planning tailored for nonprofits.

    Perpetual Innovation™: Workshop-Workbook for Rapid Strategic Planning and Regenerative AI

    • Designed for facilitators to conduct efficient and impactful strategic planning sessions using GenAI.
    • Streamlined approach emphasizing speed, flexibility, collaboration, and actionable outcomes.
    • Perfect for charities, service clubs, economic development councils, and community organizations.

    Explore the Perpetual Innovation™ Line:

    Our Perpetual Innovation™ series extends beyond strategic planning to cover a wide range of essential topics:

    • Intellectual Property (Patents) Planning: Including Patent Commercialization strategies to help you monetize your innovations.
    • Nonprofit Planning and Impactful Donor Giving: Enhance your nonprofit’s effectiveness and donor engagement.
    • Service Club Management: Optimize the operations and impact of your service club.

    Special Promotion:

    For a limited time, purchase the Kindle versions of these essential workbooks for only $2.99 each and get $8 off printed editions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your nonprofit’s success with cutting-edge strategic planning tools.

    #StrategicPlanning #GenAI #Leadership #Innovation #SWOT #NonprofitPlan #CharityPlan #PerpetualInnovation #GenAI #RegenAI #RDAI #StratPlan #SBPlan #IntellZine

    About the Author:

    Elmer Hall is a National and International best-selling author in the AI edition of the Refractive Thinker™ with a chapter on “Human + Artificial Intelligence”. Explore more of his work on his Amazon Author Page.

    References:

    • Hall, E. B. (2024a). Perpetual Innovation™: Rapid Strategic Planning and Regenerative AI. ISBN: 979-8326692061 Amazon.com/dp/B0D5BMXZWT
    • Hall, E. B. (2024b). Perpetual Innovation™: Workshop-Workbook on Strategic Planning and Regenerative AI. ISBN: 979-8329307740 Amazon.com/dp/B0D9RZCRVF
    • Hall, E. B. & Lentz, C. A. (2024). Synergy of Human + Artificial Intelligence: Delphi and the genius of crowds. In C. A. Lentz (Ed.), The refractive thinker: Vol. 25. Artificial Intelligence: The New Frontier of the Digital Age. (pp. 27-68) Las Vegas, NV: The Refractive Thinker® Press. Amazon.com/dp/B0D949CBHG