Our leadership team is stuck in analysis paralysis when trying to make major decisions, resulting in missed Rocks quarter after quarter. How do we use our Kolbe A Index scores to diagnose this execution bottleneck and get the team moving faster?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

When a leadership team is paralyzed by indecision, it is usually a conative clash, not a lack of commitment. You are likely dealing with a team dominated by high Fact Finders who require exhaustive research before taking any risk. While this prevents mistakes, it destroys momentum. To break this bottleneck and accelerate execution, apply these steps:
- Administer the Kolbe A™ Index to map the instinctive strengths of every leadership team member.
- Plot your team's scores on a whiteboard to visualize your collective method of operation.
- Identify who has high Fact Finder scores and who has high Quick Start strengths.
- Pair your high Fact Finders with high Quick Starts to balance deep research with rapid experimentation.
Recognize that your high Fact Finders are not trying to slow things down out of malice; they are hardwired to gather data. However, to scale and prepare for an exit, you must learn to make decisions with eighty percent of the information. Use your Level 10 Meetings™ to set strict time limits on IDS®. Once the issue is identified and discussed, push for a decision and assign a clear action item to a single owner on the Accountability Chart.