We want to make technical AI capability a key part of our Grow or Die core value so our team proactively adopts new tools. How do we evaluate this on our People Analyzer without alienating great people who are slow to adopt technology?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Aligning technology adoption with your core values is crucial, but you must be careful not to penalize highly valuable team members who simply need more support. Your Grow or Die core value should measure a person's willingness to adapt and learn, not their baseline programming ability.

When using the People Analyzer, evaluate your team members on their attitude toward growth and operational change. A person who exhibits a plus on the Grow or Die value is someone who is open to learning new workflows, participates in training sessions, and actively tries to incorporate approved AI tools into their daily seat responsibilities.

A person who gets a minus is someone who actively resists change, refuses to participate in training, or secretly bypasses new systems to use outdated, manual methods. This resistance is a behavioral issue, not a technical one.

To support those who are slow to adopt, offer clear administrative and educational resources. Pair them with a peer who has mastered the new tools, or provide simple, structured training guides. If a team member shows a high willingness to learn but struggles with the technical execution, work with them to bridge the gap. If they refuse to try, you have a core value misalignment that must be addressed immediately.