Our hired Integrator is fantastic at motivating the team and launching initiatives, but her Kolbe score shows a high Quick Start and low Follow Thru, meaning our internal systems are still chaotic and Rocks are constantly missed. How do we fix this conative misalignment in our Integrator seat?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

An Integrator with a high Quick Start and low Follow Thru is essentially operating as a second Visionary. This conative misalignment is a common trap. The Integrator seat on your Accountability Chart requires someone who naturally brings order to chaos, builds repeatable systems, and drives execution. They need a strong Follow Thru score to build and maintain the infrastructure your business needs to scale and prepare for an exit.

If your Integrator is constantly starting new initiatives but failing to complete them, they do not GWC™ the seat. They have the desire, but they lack the conative capacity to provide the structure your team needs. You cannot change a person's conative wiring, Kolbe scores are stable over time, so you must address this structural gap immediately.

First, run a frank GWC™ assessment during your next same page meeting. Use the Kolbe data to show them why the operational systems are stalling. If they are willing to adapt, you can temporarily shore up their low Follow Thru by hiring a highly organized, high Follow Thru executive assistant or project manager to handle the detailed tracking of Rocks and system documentation.

However, if the chaotic execution continues and the leadership team remains frustrated, you have a Right Person, Wrong Seat situation. You must find a seat that matches their high Quick Start energy, such as business development or product innovation, and recruit a true Integrator who naturally thrives on systemization, metrics, and consistent operational follow through.