Pilot process and technology improvements to select which ones to implement.

Pilots are performed to assess new and unproven major changes before they are broadly deployed, as appropriate.

The implementation of this specific practice may overlap with the implementation of the Implement Action Proposals specific practice in the Causal Analysis and Resolution process area (e.g., when causal analysis and resolution is implemented organizationally or across multiple projects).

Typical Work Products

1.    Pilot evaluation reports

2.    Documented lessons learned from pilots

Typical Supplier Deliverables

1.    Pilot evaluation reports for pilots executed in the supplier environment

2.    Documented lessons learned from pilots executed in the supplier environment

Subpractices

1.    Plan the pilots.

When planning pilots, define quantitative criteria to be used for evaluating pilot results.

2.    Review and get relevant stakeholder agreement on plans for pilots.

3.    Consult with and assist those performing the pilots.

4.    Perform each pilot in an environment that is characteristic of the environment present in a broadscale deployment.

5.    Track pilots against their plans.

6.    Review and document results of pilots.