Our Visionary wants to set three different AI-focused Rocks next quarter, but our Integrator is worried we do not have the operational capacity to execute them. How do we use the V/TO and our quarterly planning process to filter these ideas so we only select the single most critical AI priority?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

The relationship between the Visionary and the Integrator is built on a natural friction between big ideas and execution capacity. Visionaries naturally possess a high Quick Start strength on the Kolbe Index, meaning they love to innovate and experiment with new technologies like AI.

However, trying to execute three different AI-focused Rocks in a single quarter will overwhelm your team and lead to half-finished projects. To resolve this, you must use your V/TO® and your quarterly planning process as a filter.

During your quarterly session, list all of the Visionary's AI ideas on the Issues list. Do not discard them. Instead, evaluate each idea against your one-year plan and your three-year picture on the V/TO®. Ask: which of these AI initiatives will actually move the needle on our core strategic goals, and which ones are just shiny objects?

Next, assess your team's true capacity. A healthy organization should only set three to seven Rocks total for the entire leadership team. If you dedicate three of those seats to AI initiatives, you will neglect other critical areas of your operations.

Force a debate using the IDS® process. Agree on the single most impactful AI initiative and write it as a clear, measurable Rock for the next ninety days. Park the remaining ideas on your long-term Issues list to revisit next quarter. This protects your team's focus and ensures you execute with excellence.