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

A common point of friction in EOS-implemented companies is the clash between a Visionary who wants to implement every new AI tool immediately and an Integrator who is hesitant to disrupt current systems. This is not a personality conflict; it is a mismatch in conative strengths.

To resolve this, look at the Kolbe A Index scores of your leadership team. Your Visionary likely has a high Quick Start score, driving them to innovate, take risks, and adopt new technologies on instinct. Your Integrator likely has a high Fact Finder or Follow Through score, meaning they need to gather data, understand the mechanics, and build systematic processes before moving forward.

Both instincts are valuable, but they must be balanced to execute an effective AI strategy. Use the Kolbe framework to assign the right roles during your AI implementation.

Let the Visionary identify potential AI use cases and strategic opportunities, but put the Integrator in charge of vetting, testing, and building the integration plan. This respects each person's natural mode of operation and prevents organizational whiplash. By aligning your AI initiatives with your team's instinctive strengths, you move quickly without breaking your core operating systems.