Pilot purgatory
When pilots neither ship nor die. Gartner expected at least 30 % of generative AI projects to be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025.
01In short
When pilots neither ship nor die. Gartner expected at least 30 % of generative AI projects to be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025.
In productionGive every pilot an end date and a kill criterion on day one.
02Video
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03Guide
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A step-by-step guide for “Pilot purgatory” goes here. Suggested outline:
- What it is — in one paragraph
- Why it matters in production
- How to do it — 3 to 7 steps
- Pitfalls we see in the field
04Checklist
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Four to eight things a team can tick before go-live.
05FAQ
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The three questions clients actually ask about “Pilot purgatory”.
06Related terms
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