People see that their colleagues take it seriously, and they want to be part of a network of committed people . . . . There are real business results-so it's worthwhile to become engaged. But the most fundamental reinforcer of a pilot program is hearing people say they've found a better way of working. Most people would rather work with a group of people who trust each other . . . . Most people would rather have fun at work . . . .
Personal enthusiasm is the initial energizer of any change process . . . .
One bite at a time. Identify your most successful partners. Choose five or fewer who are interested in innovation and creative solutions to begin your pilot program. It may help to have partners from the same practice group so that the results will be readily apparent and they can more easily design a pilot program to fit their personal needs. Ask them if they want a personal challenge that will be fun, rewarding and energizing.