Act Phase: Building, Deploying, Scaling Your Solution

Get ready for the next core, where we move into the "Act" phase.

This phase takes the blueprint you developed in the "Plan" stage and teaches
the right strategies to build it, roll it out, and scale it into an actual working
product within your company.

The focus is on "how to do it, and how to do it right".

We will cover every step, from initial prototyping to overcoming post-launch challenges, to ensure your GenAI initiative not only gets off the ground but continues to thrive.
Implementing new technology comes with challenges, and the landscape of business transformations is often "littered with more failures than successes". GenAI is likely no different, with many failures stemming from common and avoidable
mistakes. We will catalog these mistakes and learn strategies to avoid these pitfalls, maximizing the chance of success for your GenAI project.
The "act" phase involves a structured process to get your GenAI solution built, launched, and scaled up. This process is known as POR: Pilot, Optimize, and Rollout.

The Pilot-Optimize-Rollout
(POR) Process

When building and launching a generative AI solution, it's tempting to rush, but this can be very risky as GenAI is an emerging technology where it's easy to "get it wrong and get it wrong fast".

A disciplined process saves time, money, and resources by focusing them correctly. Successful AI
transformation projects follow a structured process that breaks down the overall project into more manageable,
iterative phases.

The "act" phase involves a structured process to get your GenAI solution built, launched, and scaled up. This process is known as POR: Pilot, Optimize, and Rollout.

Pilot Stage: Building the Initial Proof of Concept (MVP)

Build the Initial Proof of Concept (MVP): Focus your energy on building the initial proof of concept or minimally viable product. It doesn't have to be
polished; what you need is a working version
demonstrating basic capabilities, leveraging your PAD framework understanding.
Test in a Controlled Environment: Quickly test this initial product with a small, controlled group of users. The goal is to get a picture of what an initial user
experience looks like as soon as possible, gathering invaluable feedback that reveals unforeseen technical issues or user experience gaps.

Optimize Stage: Improve User Experience & Refine

Based on pilot findings, focus on improving the user experience and finalizing a polished version 1 for launch. This might involve integrating new data,
connecting to other systems, improving the interface, or reworking core functionalities. It's far better to work out these issues early on rather than after launch.

Rollout Stage: Launch to a Broader Audience

Launch to a Broader Audience: Introduce version 1 of your GenAI solution to a broader audience.
Monitor & Track: Launching is just the beginning. Define and closely monitor key performance metrics (e.g., user engagement, return on investment) and any risk factors your solution is exposed to.
Continuous Improvement: The rollout phase is a
cycle of continuous improvement. Stay agile and be ready to implement changes as you gain more
insights about how your solution is used and where it needs further adjustments.