PB and J... And Prompts

In this episode of ETS TechTalk, Ryan Bialek tackles one of the most misunderstood parts of AI adoption: prompting. Using the deceptively simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich as a metaphor, he shows why vague instructions lead to chaotic results and why AI tools like Microsoft Copilot don’t “know what you meant.” They do exactly what you asked.This isn’t about becoming a prompt wizard or memorizing complex frameworks. It’s about learning how to give clear, practical instructions to a very literal digital coworker. Ryan walks through real, everyday examples and explains why good prompting is really just good delegation. You’ll learn a simple, memorable way to add context, constraints, and clarity so AI outputs stop being babysittable and start being usable.The episode also looks beyond individual prompts to the organizational level. How do teams make good prompting stick without creating a secret prompt club? What role do training, shared examples, and psychological safety play in real adoption? The takeaway is simple: AI is obedient, not intuitive. If you want better results, don’t blame the software—upgrade the instructions, treat prompting like editing, and make it part of how work actually gets done.Learn more about ETS