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. 
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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 
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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/ 
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Where to find Gabi Bufrem:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellebufrem/
• Website: https://www.gabriellebufrem.com/
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Where to find Christian Idiodi:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/
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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
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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
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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/
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