How to Build a Prioritization AI Agent to Manage Slack Requests | Build-Along

Get the step-by-step instructions for this Prioritization Agent 🦾 https://zpr.io/GjUjJ2HUGhU5 Are you struggling with over-commitment? In this Zapier Build-along Workshop, Emily Mabie (Sr. AI Automation Engineer for HR) shows you how to move from "unfocused yeses" to high-impact priorities using custom AI Agents. This hands-on session is designed for anyone who feels overwhelmed by ad-hoc requests. Emily demonstrates how to build an agent that triggers from a Slack emoji, analyzes requests against your actual professional goals, and drafts polite, personalized DMs to help you reroute tasks - all while maintaining your brand voice. Stay tuned for a live Q&A at the end of the session! Emily Mabie and Bryce Vernon (Growth Marketing Manager) address community questions about handling Slack DMs, training agents on live URLs, and transitioning from "people-pleasing" to professional prioritization. 🛠️ Build-along Resources Agent Setup Guide: Instructions for the prioritization agent (link above) HR Use Case Deck: Automation Deck shared in the workshop (link below) Tech Stack Used: Zapier Central (AI Agents), Slack, Google Docs. Get the HR Use Case Deck shared during the workshop: https://zpr.io/DCKtZRnQGA5F ⏳ Workshop Chapters 00:00 – Hot Bread with Butter & Global Intros 03:45 – Housekeeping: Troubleshooting with Copilot 07:10 – Defining Your "Why": Automating the People-Pleaser Habit 12:20 – AI Chat vs. AI Agents: The "Self-Driving Car" Analogy 16:30 – BUILD START: Setting the Slack Reaction Trigger 21:50 – Writing the "When-Then" Instruction Statement 26:15 – Connecting Knowledge Sources: Linking your Goals & Priorities 32:40 – Adding Tools: Sending Automated Slack DMs 39:00 – TESTING: Verifying the Agent’s Logic in real-time 44:15 – Advanced Complexity: Reading full Slack threads for context 50:30 – Personalizing the Bot: Training the Agent on your Voice 57:45 – Live Q&A with Emily Mabie and Bryce Vernon #Zapier #AI #BuildAlong #Automation #Prioritization #Pro