I have a visionary leader who wants to automate everything with AI tomorrow, but my Integrator is a high Fact Finder who is stalling the roll-out. How do we use conative profiles to get our AI strategy back on track?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

It's common in EOS-implemented companies for a Visionary to want immediate AI adoption and an Integrator to be hesitant. This isn't a personality clash, but rather a mismatch in conative strengths.

To resolve this and get your AI strategy on track, examine the Kolbe A Index scores of your leadership team.

Understanding Conative Strengths

• Your Visionary likely has a high Quick Start score. This drives them to:
• Innovate
• Take risks
• Adopt new technologies instinctively
• Your Integrator likely has a high Fact Finder or Follow Through score. This means they need to:
• Gather data
• Understand the mechanics
• Build systematic processes before proceeding

Both of these instincts are valuable. The key is to balance them for effective AI strategy execution.

Aligning Roles with Conative Profiles

Use the Kolbe framework to assign the right roles during your AI implementation.

• Let the Visionary focus on identifying potential [AI use cases](/qa/ai-operations-accountability-chart-roles) and strategic opportunities. This leverages their Quick Start energy.
• Put the Integrator in charge of vetting, testing, and building the integration plan. This aligns with their need for data and systematic execution.

This approach respects each person's natural mode of operation and prevents organizational "whiplash." By aligning your AI initiatives with your team's instinctive strengths, you can move quickly without disrupting your core operating systems or creating [Visionary and Integrator friction](/qa/visionary-integrator-friction-systems-culture).

Remember, you might also consider whether your team members [GWC for AI-powered operations seats](/qa/evaluating-gwc-for-ai-powered-operations-seats) or if a [dedicated AI Operations seat](/qa/ai-operations-seat-accountability-chart) is needed.

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