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Hands-on

When is the work actually finished?

At a glance

The invitation is written. Now the AI suggests a logo, a registration page and a countdown.

An invitation surrounded by extra tasks.
AI-generated illustration · fictional scene

Choose a finish line

Each idea might be useful. Together they can turn a small task into an entire afternoon.

Berkeley Haas researchers observed a US technology company with 200 employees for eight months and conducted more than 40 interviews. Their February report describes employees taking on extra tasks with AI, working during breaks and keeping more tasks going at once. It concerns one company and ongoing research, not proof that AI increases work everywhere.

Our suggestion: before starting, write one sentence saying how you will know you are finished. For an invitation: include the date, time, venue and what to bring, keep it within 80 words and check that the details are correct.

New ideas can go on a separate piece of paper. You do not have to develop them immediately, or ever. First check whether the invitation does its job. Then decide for yourself whether to continue.

Date, time, venue and what to bring are checked. No more than 80 words. Logo and registration stay on a separate ideas list.
Invitation finished. New ideas parked. · Save diagram

Sources

  1. UC Berkeley Haas · Forschungsbericht

    Originalquelle; Stand 1.11.2026.