The document outlines a framework for accelerating proof-of-concept projects, emphasizing the importance of proper planning, establishing clear aims, and selecting effective changes. It highlights the need for effective leadership, particularly through open heart leadership and servant leadership, to foster team learning and support during change. Additionally, it addresses the under-utilization of human resources and encourages leaders to lead by example to drive successful change.

1. Proof-of-Concept

2. Accelerating Proof-of-ConceptDo the Right PlanningAssess Practice ReadinessEstablish a Project TeamManage ChangeRedesign Work Flow

3. MethodForm an effective team.Set aims.Set a clear aim that is time specific, measureable, and focused.Establish measures.Determine metrics for outcomes, process, and "balancing measures." These balancing measures help the team scan for unintended consequences of the changes being made.Select changes.Determine which changes are most likely to result in improvement.

5. Experimental TherapeuticsTest changesAdjustmentsBased on what the team learns test on the next change Process that promotes team learningThese tests of change refine the improvement process

6. Project FrameworkVision for ProjectGoals and ObjectivesSummary of Project PlanCommunication Plan

8. 9th WasteTraditional 8 WastesTransport, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Over-Processing, Over-Production, Defects, and Skills.Under-Utilization of Human Creative ResourcesThe Full Potentials of People most don't even know their skill setonly 10-20% of the feature set are usedworse yet, people are not adequately trained to use them. What a huge waste, so little ROI!

9. Open Heart LeadershipRequires CourageRoot in 'heart.' 'Cour' = 'coeur' ('heart' in French)Courage is the Core of Open Heart Leadership Courage is Living From the HeartServant Leaders Humble, Determined & have an Open HeartEmpathetic Leader Shows True Courage by CaringPersonal Leadership vs. Corporate Leadership

11. Live It, Breath ItChange in any industry is a challenge and not impossible. To be Effective Believe in the ChangeBe the support to those that the change affects the most“Do as I Say” vs. “Lead by Example”The "Do as I say" model will fail miserably

12. “We Were Put on this Earth to be Extraordinary.Never Give Up.”NEVER GIVE UP!”