JANNEN BELBECK 2022-07-13 05:30:21
A positive pilot project
The small beach town where I live is testing out a new parking system. I never thought a three-month pilot project would bring so much negative feedback, but here we are. Facebook comment sections are rife with complaints and in-person feedback isn’t much better. This pilot project doesn’t exactly have an effect on me, as I tend to walk most places, but I would agree there are kinks to work out, no doubt. For example, while the machines accept credit cards, there’s additionally an app to use, but requires a smartphone and the know-how to use it – not exactly an easy task for a majority senior population. But as a beach town, we’re actually one of the very few Ontario beach areas that doesn’t charge per hour with the influx of tourists coming in. We’re behind on the times, and the pilot project exists to try and oust all-day beach-goers from snapping up (and staying in) prime parking spots all around the town. Turnover is key for a bustling area. At the end of the three-month timeframe, council will go back and reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and all of those complaints from keyboard warriors and legitimately concerned locals alike, will be taken into account on how to move forward.
This got me thinking – in life, or in work, have you ever tried a “pilot project” of your own? According to wrike.com, there are five key steps to conducting a pilot study or project pilot:
Set a clear objective: Define the pilot’s objective clearly. It’s critical to determine what success will look like and what criteria will need to be met for the full-scale project to get the green light.
Create the pilot plan: The pilot plan should include a timeline, the resources needed, any training that will be required, and a communication plan to ensure that all stakeholders are kept informed along the way.
Conduct the study: Kick it off with a meeting with all participants to share the purpose of the study as well as your expectations.
Assess the results: Compile the data, assess what worked and what didn’t, and determine whether the desired objective was achieved.
Address issues: If the pilot is a success and you decide to move forward with the full project, you’ll use the pilot project to identify and address issues that can be corrected before the full launch.
Where in life or work could you utilize a pilot project?
Good luck,
JANNEN BELBECK, Editor
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