The article discusses the importance of equipping pilot teams with the necessary skills for success when transitioning to the product operating model.
Key skills highlighted include having a clear understanding of the business context, regular customer conversations to identify problems and solutions, evaluating the effectiveness of solutions built, and fostering faster discovery cycles.
Additional skills emphasized are team collaboration for cross-functional work and knowing when to move from discovery to delivery to reduce work in progress.
Training and upskilling components are essential for pilot teams' success, and leaders need to invest time in developing these skills to drive effective outcomes.
The article underscores the significance of observing pilot teams' struggles to identify areas for further coaching or training, and the importance of leaders understanding when external help might be needed.