Coaching Pilot Teams

Christian sits down again with product and leadership coach Gabi Bufrem – this time to discuss pilot teams. They dig into the common challenges that come with this initiative and the actions and mindsets required to overcome them. Hear hard-earned wisdom on how to use pilot teams to spark organizational change.  – Today’s episode will discuss: Why pilot teams are a powerful tool for facilitating transformation The ingredients of a high-impact pilot team Why pilot teams are proof points not prototypes  How to navigate the organizational politics that pilot teams run into  How to pitch and position pilot teams to others in the company What successful pilots look like and how to scale their impact  – More from SVPG on pilot teams: Pilot Teams: https://www.svpg.com/pilot-teams/   The Politics of Pilot Teams: https://www.svpg.com/the-politics-of-pilot-teams/   Transformation as a Project: https://www.svpg.com/transformation-as-a-project/   – Where to find Gabi Bufrem: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellebufrem/ Website: https://www.gabriellebufrem.com/ – Where to find Christian Idiodi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/ – Where to find SVPG: SVPG’s newest book, TRANSFORMED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/ Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/ Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/ Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/ Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos –  Timestamps:  (01:55) Defining pilot teams (03:56) What makes a good pilot team (07:23) Where to start with assembling a pilot team (09:14) The role of sponsorship (13:16) Pilot teams should live on an island (20:17) Signs a pilot team is working (22:58) What to do following a successful pilot (27:34) Common mistakes with pilot teams (30:08) How to pitch transformation to an executive – Disclaimer: While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/ – Production: Production by ⁠supermix.io