Modern Mentor Implementing a pilot approach to drive organizational change with Brett Underhill
Jun 17, 2025
Brett Underhill, head of talent acquisition and learning development at Taboola, dives into the power of pilot programs for fostering organizational change. He shares effective strategies for setting up pilots, emphasizing timelines and stakeholder engagement. The conversation highlights challenges in maintaining quality talent during rapid hiring and how to maximize employee engagement through the activation framework. Brett also provides actionable advice on leveraging feedback from experiments to ensure sustainable momentum for new initiatives.
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Pilot Approach for Organizational Change
- Use a pilot approach to implement changes with clear timelines, objectives, and measurable impacts.
- Engage executive sponsors and key stakeholders to gain support and secure budget efficiently.
Piloting E-Learning Platforms
- Brett piloted two e-learning platforms with 100 employees globally over 30 days to decide which vendor to choose.
- Transparency with vendors resulted in excellent service and valuable employee feedback.
Piloting Across Organization Levels
- Piloting solutions at both high and low organizational levels can generate meaningful data and buy-in.
- Even frontline employees can run small tests to improve processes effectively.