My leadership team is resisting our AI transition because they are high Fact Finders and Follow Throughs on the Kolbe assessment. How do I get them to adopt new technology faster?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Resistance to AI adoption is rarely a performance issue. It is usually a conative misalignment. When you ask high Fact Finders and high Follow Throughs on the Kolbe index to adopt unproven AI tools, you are asking them to run counter to their natural problem solving instincts. High Fact Finders need details, proof, and historical data before they feel comfortable. High Follow Throughs need structured systems, clear processes, and predictable workflows. AI, by its nature, is probabilistic and messy, which triggers stress for these profiles. To overcome this resistance, do not just tell them to use the tools. Provide them with the detailed specifications and testing data they need. Create a highly structured sandbox where they can test the tools without risking client facing operations. Let your high Quick Starts on the team run the initial, risky experiments. Once the Quick Starts prove the tool works, hand it over to your high Follow Throughs to build the standard operating procedures. By aligning your AI implementation strategy with your team's natural conative strengths, you reduce friction and accelerate adoption across the entire organization.