Hey there! Mike here. Ok here’s the scoop on building an effective AI-sidekick:
At Impruve, we’ve designed our AI-sidekick to operate as a self-sustaining flywheel that powers North Star Execution for frontline managers. This flywheel revolves around three interconnected components: 24/7 Context, Zero-to-Low Friction Input, and Output & Labor Done For You. Surrounding and amplifying the flywheel is the critical layer of Relationship Memory, which ensures an ongoing, evolving connection between the manager and the AI-sidekick. Here’s how each component fits together:
1. 24/7 Context
An effective AI-sidekick needs more than just general knowledge—it requires situational awareness of your company’s unique ecosystem. At Impruve, we craft a custom-tailored knowledge base for each organization, enabling the sidekick to understand and weave in your company’s specific goals, values, and operational rhythms. This constant context allows the AI to identify and address Execution Leak before it occurs.
Whether it’s aggregating your to-do’s across channels, populating your meeting agendas & calendar blocks for you, proposing & drafting coaching communications, or recalling a specific conversation from last week’s one-on-one, your AI-sidekick’s ability to provide timely, context-rich insights ensures that you and your team remain aligned with the company’s North Star.
This 24/7 awareness is is the foundational key to doing so.
2. Zero-to-Low Friction Input
The best AI too doesn’t add friction to your workflow—it fits seamlessly into it. At Impruve, we believe that no manager should have to interrupt their daily routine or open another app just to interact with their AI-sidekick. Instead, your everyday inputs—Slack messages, Zoom meetings, calendar entries—are all fed directly into the system. You don’t need to ask for insights; they come to you automatically, in real time.
And for those moments when you do need a quick consult or clarification, simply talking to the sidekick is as easy as having a conversation with a colleague. You can tap into its situational coaching flows wherever and whenever—whether you’re in back-to-back meetings or out for a walk. It’s like having a partner who listens to everything, organizes it, and then offers to do things for you, freeing you to focus on what matters most.
3. Output & Labor (Done For You!)
Perhaps the most game-changing aspect of the Impruve AI-sidekick is its ability to do the heavy lifting for you. Instead of just suggesting actions, it takes work off your plate by automating critical tasks. Imagine this: your AI-sidekick identifies that a team member needs feedback, drafts the feedback, and even sends it via Slack—all with just a click of approval from you. It’s like having a personal assistant who not only tracks what needs to be done but also executes it.
This isn’t just a time-saver; it’s a force multiplier. Your AI-sidekick handles the operational load, empowering you to focus on strategic leadership. Tasks like organizing to-do lists, drafting performance reviews, and documenting key coaching moments are no longer bottlenecks—they’re automated, accurate, and delivered at scale.
Surrounding It All: Relationship Memory
What truly elevates this AI-sidekick into a trusted partner is its Relationship Memory. As you work with it over time, the sidekick remembers key moments —your victories, struggles, decisions, etc. It doesn’t just know your current context; it recalls your past experiences and brings them forward when they’re relevant. This relationship memory allows the sidekick to be more than just a tool—it becomes an intuitive collaborator that grows with you, adapting to your leadership style and preferences.
Leadership can feel isolating, but with a sidekick that knows you as well as it knows the company, you’re never truly alone. This continuous relationship strengthens over time, helping you stay connected to both your past and your future goals. It offers personalized insights, grounded in a history of interaction, that help guide your actions today while reminding you of where you’ve been.
When the Flywheel Spins…
When these three components—24/7 Context, Zero-to-Low Friction Input, and Output & Labor Done For You—come together and contribute to the evolving Relationship Memory, the result is an AI-sidekick that doesn’t just lighten your load; it elevates your leadership.
- Impruve turbocharges your workflow, keeping you aligned with your North Star.
- Impruve remembers your key moments and adapts to your leadership over time.
- Impruve helps you stay ahead of Execution Leak, ensuring you make the most of every opportunity.
This is the future of North Star Execution at work. And it’s here now, with Impruve.