<p>Running AI pilots has become standard practice, but few are scaling.</p> <p>In this episode of Decision Loop, Christine Babington speaks with Robyn Bolton, founder of MileZero and former Procter &amp; Gamble innovator, about why experimentation rarely converts into results and what it takes to change that.</p> <p>Robyn draws on her consulting work, research, and hands-on experience launching Swiffer at P&amp;G to break down why AI pilots stall, how leaders need to change their behavior, and why innovation is a system rather than an event.</p> <p>They also cover the danger of action without achievement, the relay race model for scaling initiatives, how to evaluate whether a pilot is worth continuing, and the three things every leader should do before green-lighting the next AI proposal.</p> <p>If you're a senior leader in retail, supply chain, or manufacturing, this conversation will change how you think about AI pilots.</p> <p>Follow Decision Loop on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube for more.</p> <p><b>Chapter Markers</b></p> <p>(00:00) - Opening: If something feels stuck, kill it</p> <p>(02:37) - What is driving the explosion of AI pilots across enterprises?</p> <p>(06:15) - Innovation as a system: what that means</p> <p>(12:45) - Fail fast, learn fast: how do you know you are not quitting too early?</p> <p>(17:40) - The patterns and pitfalls that break a handoff</p> <p>(21:11) - The one question every leader should ask before approving a pilot</p> <p>(24:18) - Three key takeaways</p> <p><b>🔗 Useful Links</b></p> <p>Christine Babington LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christine-babington-smith</p> <p>Robyn Bolton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/</p> <p>Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide for Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results: https://BookHip.com/BFRXKZD</p> <p>RELEX Solutions Website: https://www.relexsolutions.com/</p>