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Turning Around a Troubled Pilot

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Your question is Turning Around a Troubled Pilot. Take a moment with it on the right.

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Describe a scenario where a pilot program was not going well. How did you intervene to save the deal?

Explain the customer context, what was failing, your specific role, and how you diagnosed the problem. Focus on how you aligned internal and customer stakeholders, prioritized the most important recovery actions, and managed expectations without overpromising. A strong response should use STAR, include measurable outcomes, and show what you learned about running pilots, creating value with platforms such as Palantir Foundry or AIP, and taking ownership when the original plan was not working.