PHASE 02 · START SMART

Pilot what fits, where it fits.

Phase 2 picks one or two high-impact pilots designed for momentum, not novelty. We introduce AI where it fits naturally and where the team feels ready, with confidence-building enablement built in from week one.

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REGULATORY FLUENCY
NAICAI Model Bulletin alignment
HHSDecember 2025 AI Strategy
JCAHOAlgorithmic vigilance, DSI standards
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH

A tested pilot. A team that believes in it. The evidence to scale.

Six workstreams that turn early signal into a pilot worth defending, with adoption design built in from day one.

Map Workflows Where a Pilot Will Win

Shadow key roles and map hand-offs to find where a small pilot removes friction fastest.

  • Shadow key roles, visualize hand-offs
  • Rank bottlenecks by time, errors, and morale
  • Pick 1-2 pilot candidates with clear owners

Find the Right First Win

Collaborative scoring sessions designed to build buy-in, ensuring the chosen pilot is high-impact and one the team owns.

  • Score impact vs. effort with your team
  • Validate data and guardrails early
  • Define success metrics measurable in week one

Pilot Plan & Phased Rollout

A simple pilot plan with owners, timing, training, plus feedback loops and clear expand/stop criteria tied to value.

  • Pilot plan with owners and training moments
  • Feedback loops at each milestone
  • Clear "expand or stop" criteria

Solution Sourcing & Vendor Management

Compare three paths first: do nothing, process tweak, or AI. Shortlist vendors only if tooling beats the alternatives on fit and cost-to-value.

  • Compare "do nothing," process tweak, and AI
  • Shortlist vendors only when warranted
  • Check cost-to-value against pilot goals

Launch with Confidence, Not Just Training

Psychology-backed methods to manage the human side of change, reduce friction, and build psychological safety from day one.

  • Training that builds tech confidence
  • Role-based guides and on-call support
  • Adoption dashboard to see wins quickly

Launch Support & Troubleshooting

Real-time help during go-live, daily check-ins the first week, and fast fixes from direct feedback.

  • Real-time troubleshooting at go-live
  • Daily check-ins during week one
  • Rapid fixes or pivots based on feedback
WHY START SMART WORKS

Small first wins prove value and build the trust a full rollout depends on.

A focused pilot paired with confidence-building enablement beats a full-on rollout every time. You prove value fast, build trust early, and make adoption easier on everyone when you scale.

INVESTMENT

Scoped to your pilot. Fixed quote, no surprises.

PHASE 02

Start Smart: Pilot, Then Scale

Scoped to Your Pilot

Every pilot is different. Scope depends on your team size, tools, and goals. Most run 6–12 weeks. After a free discovery call, we propose a scoped pilot and fixed project quote.

What you receive

  • Pilot Plan with owners, success metrics, and guardrails
  • Workflow and bottleneck map for the pilot path
  • Confidence-building training and role-based guides
  • Supportive launch with on-call help in week one
  • Expand/stop decision based on agreed criteria
  • Vendor or tooling only if it's the best answer
NOT SURE WHERE YOUR TEAM STANDS?

Start with the 14-day Sprint.

A board-ready governance and adoption package in 14 days, for $9,500. Identifies the right pilot before launching Phase 2.

READY TO SCOPE A PILOT?

A 30-minute call. No pitch. No pressure.

A clear conversation about what's worth piloting first and how to design it for adoption from day one.