Many significant organizational endeavors begin with pilot projects.  This is especially the case with organic growth experiments such as forays into new markets, attempts to gain share, or the introduction of new products to existing markets.  In the best cases, pilot projects deliver valuable data about the viability of growth prospects.  But even promising pilot projects can suffer once they are transplanted from the greenhouse into the organization jungle.

In this article, you'll learn how to maximize the success of pilot projects across the entire organization, including:

• The critical inflection points as pilot projects move toward "successful" completion
• Why pilot projects need more than "success" to realize their promise
• The four critical elements to ensuring a valuable pilot project
• The eight key steps organizations can take to turn the pilot project into growth opportunities

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