The Arkwright Resource Trove
Resources from the Ark.
A trove of practical tools, templates, and guides to help you ship AI safely. Some are open, others are sealed for Arkwright Fractional.
Signals from the Ark
Occasional updates and free resources for practical AI adoption. No hype, no spam.
The Ark
A trove of field-tested resources for operators.
Some resources are free. Premium resources unlock with our services, and full Ark access is included with Arkwright Fractional.
Flagship guide
AI 101
A comprehensive field guide to practical AI adoption, updated for the current model landscape.
- Core principles and terminology
- Prompting playbook with guardrails
- Tools, workflows, and measurement
Full access included with Arkwright Fractional
Playbook
Prompting Playbook
A practical prompt patterns guide with constraints, checks, and examples.
- 10 techniques with worked examples
- Why each technique works
- Meta-prompting strategies
Full access included with Arkwright Fractional
Guide
AI Tools Landscape
A clear view of the AI tool stack and how to choose what fits.
- Vendor categories
- Selection criteria
- Procurement checklist
Full access included with Arkwright Fractional
Guide
Quick Wins by Role
Role-specific AI tasks you can try this week - with example prompts, risk notes, and measurement cues.
- 6 roles covered with example prompts
- Risk notes for each task
- Before/after measurement
Guide + Template
AI Use Policy
A human-readable policy template plus a frank guide for business owners on AI usage realities.
- 5 non-negotiables employees will read
- Business owner reality check
- Copy-paste policy template
Full access included with Arkwright Fractional
Guide
Evaluation Basics
A pragmatic approach to measuring AI value - economic outcomes over accuracy scores.
- Economic value framework
- Business + technical rubrics
- Agent evaluation ladder
Full access included with Arkwright Fractional
Guide
First AI Hire
Stop hiring researchers when you need builders. A practical guide to scoping and filling your first AI role.
- Why most AI JDs are wrong
- Role template + interview loop
- Salary benchmarks + 90-day plan
Full access included with Arkwright Fractional
Assessment
AI Reality Check
An honest look at automation risk by role and industry, with a self-assessment to gauge where you stand.
- Role + industry risk breakdown
- Readiness scoring framework
- Urgency checklist
Worksheet
Workflow Prioritisation
A scoring worksheet for prioritising automation opportunities.
- Impact scoring
- Risk weighting
- Decision matrix