Our leadership team is constantly distracted by new AI tools that promise to revolutionize our operations. How do we evaluate these technological distractions against our V/TO to protect our focus?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

You must filter every single technology proposal through your Vision, Traction, Organizer, or V/TO®. When a department head comes to you with a shiny new AI tool, do not ask if the technology is impressive; ask if it directly supports your 1-Year Plan or your 3-Year Picture. If the tool does not align with your core focus or help you hit your current Rocks, it is a distraction that must be tabled. Create a standard, one-page business case for any proposed AI project. This document must state which specific seat on your Accountability Chart will own the implementation, which scorecard metric the tool is designed to improve, and what the estimated return on investment is. If the proposer cannot clearly define how the tool moves a scorecard metric or frees up capacity for high-value work, the project is rejected. By forcing your team to align every technology initiative with your documented long-term vision, you prevent shiny-object syndrome and keep your operational focus entirely on the execution of your core business goals.