Four dimensions to evaluate
- Workflow fit: does it improve a real job your team already does?
- Reviewability: can people inspect outputs before they cause damage?
- Governance: where does data go and who can access it?
- Adoption: will the team actually keep using it after the novelty fades?
Good pilot structure
- Pick one team and one workflow.
- Choose one success metric.
- Run the pilot for two to four weeks.
- Capture prompt patterns, failures, and workarounds.
- Decide whether to standardize, expand, or stop.
What to document
- Access model
- Training steps
- Good example prompts
- Failure modes
- Review process
- Tool owner
A good pilot feels like time saved, fewer repetitive tasks, and clearer outputs.
Common mistake
Buying seats first and defining the workflow later.
Next steps
- Pick one team.
- Pick one use case.
- Set a review loop before you expand access.