From Pilot to Scale: Avoiding the Proof of Concept Trap

Many businesses launch a successful Ai pilot, and then stall. The result: sunk cost, wasted momentum, and frustrated teams.

Scaling requires a deliberate plan.

1. Standardize: Document the process, data flows, and success criteria from the pilot.
2. Secure Buy-In: Get sponsorship from senior leadership to expand beyond a single use case.
3. Invest in Infrastructure: Ensure systems, data pipelines, and governance are ready for higher volume.
4. Train Teams: Equip more employees to work with and trust the new process.
5. Measure & Iterate: Continue tracking results and fine-tuning for performance.

The key is to treat scaling as a business initiative, not just a technical one. Successful organizations move quickly, but with structure, to turn a single win into enterprise-wide capability.

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