4.1

Folder Structures AI Can Navigate

30 min

  • Why depth matters: shallow is better than deep
  • Organizing by client vs. project vs. document type (when to use which)
  • Role-specific folder templates:
    • Consultant: Client → Project → Deliverable Type
    • Paralegal: Case → Document Category → Chronological
    • Claims Analyst: Year → Claim ID → Document Type
    • Financial Analyst: Period → Analysis Type → Company/Division
    • Operations Manager: Function → Process → Version
  • The "Archive" folder strategy: keeping active work visible
  • Cloud vs. local: what AI can actually see in each