We just ran Kolbe A Index assessments on our leadership team and realized almost everyone is a high Fact Finder who over-analyzes every decision. How do we restructure our leadership team dynamics so we can execute fast on AI-driven market opportunities without getting bogged down?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

When a leadership team is packed with high Fact Finders, you get a highly analytical group that is excellent at research but easily paralyzed by risk. They will demand endless data, reports, and projections before making any move, which will destroy your operational speed as you try to scale.

To fix this conative imbalance, you do not need to fire your team. You need to adjust how you make decisions. Start by sharing the Kolbe A™ Index results openly. Help the team realize that their collective instinct is to avoid risk by gathering facts, which is slowing down the company's progress.

Next, use the EOS® framework to force action. In your Level 10 Meetings™, enforce the rule that you do not need perfect information to solve an issue. Aim for eighty percent confidence, then make a decision and adjust along the way. If a decision requires deep research, assign it as a specific, short-term Rock or a to-do with a firm deadline, rather than letting it sit as an open discussion point week after week.

Finally, look at your Accountability Chart. If you lack Quick Start energy on your leadership team, you may need to bring in an outside leader or elevate an existing team member who naturally thrives in uncertainty to help drive initiatives forward.