What You’ll Learn
- How to get the most from multi-AI conversations
- Patterns that produce great results
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- The power-user workflow
The Golden Rules
1. First Message: Be Specific
Vague questions produce vague answers. Specific questions produce actionable insights.| Vague | Specific |
|---|---|
| ”Help with marketing" | "What’s the best channel to reach CTOs at 200-500 person companies for a dev tools product?" |
| "Tell me about pricing" | "We’re at 79-$149. Should we raise prices, and how do we justify it?" |
| "How should I hire?" | "I need to hire my first sales rep. B2B SaaS, $50K ARR, technical product. What profile should I look for?“ |
2. Let the Full Sequence Run
Don’t interrupt the first round. All 5 AIs responding gives you:- Five different angles you might not have considered
- Natural fact-checking between responses
- A complete picture before you narrow down
3. Follow Up on What’s Interesting
After the first round, pick the 1-2 most interesting points and dig deeper:4. Generate Documents at Peak Value
Don’t wait for a “perfect” endpoint. Generate a Master Document when:- You have a clear answer
- A valuable insight just emerged
- You need to share progress with someone
- You’re about to shift topics
5. Use the Right Mode
| Situation | Mode |
|---|---|
| Deep research | Sequential (default) |
| Quick answer needed | Fusion |
| Testing an idea | Debate or Red Team |
| Specific AI needed | Targeted (@mention) |
Power-User Workflow
- Open - Specific question to all 5 AIs (Sequential mode)
- Identify - Which responses have the most valuable angles?
- Deepen - @mention those AIs for follow-ups
- Challenge - “What’s wrong with this conclusion?” or switch to Debate
- Capture - Generate a document (Distill for quick, Executive Brief for formal)
- Iterate - Continue or start a new thread within the same project
Common Mistakes
Too broad, too early
Mistake: “Tell me everything about AI” Fix: “What are the top 3 AI applications in manufacturing that have ROI data?”Interrupting too fast
Mistake: Stopping after Grok’s response because it looks good Fix: Let all 5 respond first. The later AIs often add unexpected value.Not following up
Mistake: Asking one question, reading responses, leaving Fix: Round 2 and 3 are where the real value lives. Push back, dig in.Ignoring disagreements
Mistake: Skipping over when AIs disagree Fix: Disagreements are gold. Ask: “You two disagree on X. Explain why and which position is stronger.”Same question, different conversation
Mistake: Starting a new conversation to ask a follow-up Fix: Stay in the same conversation. Context accumulates and makes responses better.Not using @mentions after round 1
Mistake: Sending every follow-up to all 5 AIs Fix: After the first round, target specific AIs for specific follow-ups. Faster and more focused.Conversation Length Sweet Spots
| Rounds | What You Get | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broad overview, initial perspectives | Quick answers, exploration |
| 2-3 | Refined analysis, challenged assumptions | Most questions |
| 4-6 | Deep expertise, comprehensive coverage | Complex decisions, research |
| 7+ | Diminishing returns, consider generating | Capture and move on |
Tips
- Start each session by reviewing your project description and custom instructions. Are they still accurate?
- If responses feel generic, add more context: your industry, company size, constraints, what you’ve already tried.
- Use “what if” questions to explore alternatives: “What if we had half the budget?” or “What if we needed to launch in 2 weeks?”
- When all AIs agree, that’s usually a strong signal. When they disagree, you’ve found an interesting tension worth exploring.
- Save your best conversations by generating Master Documents. Good discussions are worth preserving.
Related Articles
- Asking Effective Follow-Ups
- Stop, Redirect, Continue
- Changing Direction Mid-Conversation
- How 5 AIs Work Together
- When to Generate a Master Document