Data Bricklaying Diary

Jul 27, 2026 · R&D Management

Defining the First AI Pilot: From Value Narrative to Minimum Value Loop

The article argues that the first AI pilot should start with a value narrative defining role, scenario, current state, target state, and verifiable metrics, then select a scenario meeting five feasibility conditions to run a minimum value loop of role, action, AI assistance, human confirmation, and metrics, enabling a go/expand/adjust/stop decision.