Who This Is For
The proof of concept pilot is designed for organizations that recognize the Verification Gap in their operations but want to evaluate the Sherpa Cognitive Verification Method in their specific environment before committing to an organization-wide deployment. This is a structured trial, not a sales demonstration. The pilot produces measurable data that your leadership team can use to make an informed decision.
What the Pilot Includes
Baseline Assessment
Before any training occurs, we observe how safety verification currently functions at your site. How do supervisors interact with workers before task execution? What questions are asked? How do workers respond? What does the organization currently rely on to verify readiness? This baseline establishes where you are starting so that post-pilot measurement has a comparison point.
Crucible Session
A single Crucible intervention (8 hours) is delivered to a defined group of supervisors at one site or within one operational area. This group becomes the pilot cohort. The session follows the full Crucible protocol: classroom exercises, field coaching, and WMTI practice with real workers.
CVQF Measurement Setup
The four CVQF indicators (COV, LFA, PAM, IVC) are established for the pilot cohort. Data collection protocols are defined, Tier 2 verifiers are trained, and the measurement cadence is set. This gives your organization a working example of how cognitive verification measurement operates in practice.
Evaluation Period
A defined evaluation period (typically 30 to 90 days) allows the organization to observe whether behavioral change persists, whether CVQF indicators show movement, and whether the method fits your operational culture. Success criteria are agreed upon before the pilot begins so that the evaluation is objective.
What the Pilot Produces
At the end of the evaluation period, your leadership team has baseline data showing where you started, post-pilot CVQF data showing what changed, supervisor and worker feedback from the pilot cohort, and a clear recommendation on whether full deployment is appropriate for your organization.
If the method is not right for your situation, the pilot data tells you that before you have committed to a full deployment. If the method works, the pilot data becomes the business case for scaling.
Employer Funding
Pilot engagements may qualify for state-funded training through SBET or IWTP. Learn more about employer funding options.