Why pilots matter
Pilot programmes let the AURIS Framework be tested at the right scale: small enough to learn from, large enough to evaluate honestly.
How a pilot is structured
Every pilot follows the same pathway: Discovery, Scoping, Pilot, Evaluation. Outcomes are measured against agreed indicators set at the start, not retrofitted at the end.
- Discovery, shared problem framing with the partner
- Scoping, agreed cohort, outcomes and safeguards
- Pilot, delivery of AURIS-informed support
- Evaluation, transparent reporting, including null findings
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About the author
Gemma Gardner
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