Coaching Pilot Teams

<p>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. </p><p>–</p><p><strong>Today’s episode will discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why pilot teams are a powerful tool for facilitating transformation</p></li><li><p>The ingredients of a high-impact pilot team</p></li><li><p>Why pilot teams are proof points not prototypes </p></li><li><p>How to navigate the organizational politics that pilot teams run into </p></li><li><p>How to pitch and position pilot teams to others in the company</p></li><li><p>What successful pilots look like and how to scale their impact </p></li></ul><p>–</p><p><strong>More from SVPG on pilot teams:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Pilot Teams: <a href="https://www.svpg.com/pilot-teams/"><u>https://www.svpg.com/pilot-teams/</u></a> </p></li><li><p>The Politics of Pilot Teams: <a href="https://www.svpg.com/the-politics-of-pilot-teams/"><u>https://www.svpg.com/the-politics-of-pilot-teams/</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Transformation as a Project: <a href="https://www.svpg.com/transformation-as-a-project/"><u>https://www.svpg.com/transformation-as-a-project/</u></a> </p></li></ul><p>–</p><p><strong>Where to find Gabi Bufrem:</strong></p><ul><li><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellebufrem/"> <u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellebufrem/</u></a></p></li><li><p>Website: <a href="https://www.gabriellebufrem.com/"><u>https://www.gabriellebufrem.com/</u></a></p></li></ul><p>–</p><p><strong>Where to find Christian Idiodi:</strong></p><ul><li><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/"> <u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/</u></a></p></li></ul><p>–</p><p><strong>Where to find SVPG:</strong></p><ul><li><p>SVPG’s newest book, TRANSFORMED:<a href="https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/"> <u>https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/</u></a></p></li><li><p>Other books:<a href="https://www.svpg.com/books/"> <u>https://www.svpg.com/books/</u></a></p></li><li><p>Articles:<a href="https://www.svpg.com/articles/"> <u>https://www.svpg.com/articles/</u></a></p></li><li><p>Workshops:<a href="https://www.svpg.com/"> <u>https://www.svpg.com/</u></a></p></li><li><p>Videos:<a href="https://www.svpg.com/videos"> <u>https://www.svpg.com/videos</u></a></p></li></ul><p>– </p><p><strong>Timestamps: </strong></p><p>(01:55) Defining pilot teams</p><p>(03:56) What makes a good pilot team</p><p>(07:23) Where to start with assembling a pilot team</p><p>(09:14) The role of sponsorship</p><p>(13:16) Pilot teams should live on an island</p><p>(20:17) Signs a pilot team is working</p><p>(22:58) What to do following a successful pilot</p><p>(27:34) Common mistakes with pilot teams</p><p>(30:08) How to pitch transformation to an executive</p><p>–</p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong></p><p>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<a href="https://findahelpline.com/"> <u>https://findahelpline.com/</u></a></p><p>–</p><p><strong>Production:</strong></p><p>Production by<a href="http://supermix.io/"> <u>⁠supermix.io</u></a></p>