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AI Governance. You gave your AI the keys, now the house rules.
You're rolling out AI agents, but an agent inherits the key ring of whoever activates it - it can reach whatever its operator can reach, amplifying any existing permission problems. This playbook makes governance concrete with three steps: map shadow AI by surveying teams about their tools without creating fear, clean up outdated access rights before you unleash agents, and build human approval checkpoints into one active AI application. That way you put oversight in place before the problems appear, not after.
Read the full playbookAI Findability. Make sure ChatGPT recommends your business.
Customers ask ChatGPT for recommendations before they ever open Google - and whoever isn't mentioned simply doesn't exist. This playbook explains how to optimize for GEO (generative engine optimization) with three immediate steps: structure your site around customer questions with clear answers, actively collect and respond to reviews, and keep your business details consistent across Google Business Profile and LinkedIn. The playing field is flatter than Google's, so smaller players can outrank the big names.
Read the full playbookClaude Skills for Small Business. AI does the boring work, you sign off.
Anthropic's free toolkit lets AI prepare your admin - from payment reminders to cash-flow forecasts - while you keep final control and sign off. This playbook shows how to set it up in 15 minutes, and where the Dutch catch is: the connectors are US-focused (QuickBooks, PayPal, Stripe), so you wire them to tools like Moneybird or Exact.
Read the full playbookAI Literacy. From certificate to competence.
Everyone has taken the AI training, yet almost no organization can prove it actually works. This playbook replaces generic e-learning with role-specific development across six competencies and introduces the AI Literacy Matrix: six building blocks mapped against four role levels, so you demonstrate measurable competence instead of a checkbox for the AI Act.
Read the full playbookHermes Agent. It learns while it works.
Hermes Agent by Nous Research is an open-source AI assistant that runs on a server and learns while it works - after every task it automatically creates reusable skills. This playbook shows what it is, how it differs from OpenClaw and Claude Code, and how to deploy it on a simple VPS in 15 minutes and connect it to Telegram.
Read the full playbookOpenAI Codex. Your project is the work.
OpenAI Codex is a project agent for work that ends up in files: spreadsheets, dashboards, apps, reviews and automations. This playbook shows how to set up a project folder (input/, output/, templates/), write an AGENTS.md to onboard the agent, and use plan mode to review its approach before it starts - with GPT-5.5 as the default.
Read the full playbookCopilot Cowork. The first Copilot that doesn't wait for you.
Microsoft Copilot Cowork is an AI coworker that picks up multi-step tasks on its own and only comes back when they're done. This playbook shows what it is, how the 13 built-in skills work, and what it takes to deploy Cowork responsibly in an EU organization.
Read the full playbookCopilot Studio & Agents. From consumer to builder.
Stop consuming Copilot - start building your own agents. This playbook walks you from Agent Builder in Chat to full Copilot Studio agents with SharePoint and MCP connectors. The flip from user to builder, in six practical steps.
Read the full playbookThe WAINUT Framework. From a good prompt to a great result.
A good prompt isn't a prompt - it's a working framework. This playbook introduces the WAINUT Framework: six steps that keep AI from going off the rails and ensure you consistently get usable output, no matter which tool you use.
Read the full playbookLLM Wiki. Alles wat je leest onthouden. Letterlijk.
You read hundreds of articles per year. How many can you actually recall? This playbook shows you how to build an LLM Wiki - a personal knowledge system that remembers everything you read, makes it searchable, and retrieves it when you need it.
Read the full playbookCopilot in je apps. Dezelfde tools, compleet ander resultaat.
Microsoft Copilot Masterclass (2/3). You use Word, Excel, and Outlook every day. Copilot is built in. This playbook shows you what you're missing - from smart Excel formulas to Outlook summaries that save you hours. Same tools, completely different results.
Read the full playbookCopilot Chat. De knoppen die niemand je laat zien.
Microsoft Copilot Chat is already part of your license, but most teams use less than 10% of its capabilities. This playbook shows you the hidden features for summarizing meetings, rewriting emails, and analyzing documents - no extra costs or setup needed.
Read the full playbookClaude Cowork. Jouw AI-collega die doorwerkt terwijl jij koffie haalt.
Claude Cowork is an AI assistant that independently handles tasks while you focus on other work. From research to reports: this playbook shows you how to set up Claude as a digital colleague that reduces your workload - without writing a single line of code.
Read the full playbookOpenClaw. Je eigen AI-assistent die nooit slaapt.
Why pay monthly for AI tools when you can run your own AI assistant for less than ten euros per month? This playbook walks you through setting up a self-hosted AI on a VPS - always available, fully under your control.
Read the full playbookHet complete AI-webdesign playbook: van idee naar live website
Build professional websites without templates, without compromise. This playbook shows you how to use AI as a design and build partner - from wireframe to live deployment. No no-code limitations, just real websites that look like a full team built them.
Read the full playbookSkills. Stop met jezelf herhalen.
Giving the same instructions to your AI every time is a waste. With Skills, you teach AI once how you work - your tone of voice, your formats, your rules. Write it once, and it is always correct. This playbook shows you how to go from repetition to consistency.
Read the full playbookContext Engineering
The difference between AI that gives mediocre answers and AI that delivers exactly what you need? Context. This playbook teaches you the skill that determines whether AI stays an intern or becomes a full team member. Practical techniques you can apply immediately.
Read the full playbookDe AI Strategie Blauwdruk
95% of organizations experiment with AI without results. The other 5% have a plan. This playbook gives you the framework to move from scattered experiments to measurable value. Strategy, prioritization, and governance in a clear step-by-step plan.
Read the full playbookDe AI Act voor Ondernemers
The EU AI Act is here and deadlines are approaching. But what do you actually need to do as a business owner? This playbook makes you AI Act-compliant in six steps - from risk classification to documentation. No legal jargon, just clear actions.
Read the full playbookDe AI Agent Revolutie
AI agents are the next phase of automation. Not chatbots, but digital workers that independently execute tasks. This playbook is your guide to understanding what agents are, how they work, and how you can deploy them today.
Read the full playbookDe Ultieme Gids voor Organische Marketing voor je AI-Project
How do you attract customers without spending a cent on ads? This playbook shows you how to grow organically with content, community, and smart positioning - specifically for AI projects and tech startups.
Read the full playbookAI Implementeren bij Gemeenten zonder Hoofdpijn
A no-nonsense guide for public sector managers. From policy framework to first pilot: this playbook shows how municipalities can implement AI responsibly and effectively without drowning in bureaucracy.
Read the full playbookDe Prompt Engineering Handleiding die Je Concurrenten Niet Lezen
The framework we use to make AI work for us. From basics to advanced techniques, plus a preview of our Sales Prompt Book. Learn to prompt like a professional, not a hobbyist.
Read the full playbookHoe je in 2025 een winstgevend AI-bedrijf opbouwt
For beginners who are serious about starting an AI business. This playbook takes you from idea to first revenue - which services to offer, how to find clients, and which pitfalls to avoid.
Read the full playbookStrategisch AI Playbook: van Resultaat Vandaag naar Voorsprong Morgen
Exclusive insights for organizations that want to go beyond experimenting. This playbook combines immediate impact with long-term strategy - so you not only achieve results today, but stay ahead of the competition tomorrow.
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