My leadership team is split on AI adoption, with my high Quick Starts wanting to buy every tool and my high Fact Finders resisting until they see absolute proof. How do we get aligned on our AI strategic direction?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

It is completely normal for a leadership team to clash over AI adoption. This clash is usually driven by conative differences, which we measure using the Kolbe assessment. Your high Quick Starts naturally want to jump on every new AI tool because they thrive on change and risk. Your high Fact Finders want to slow down, research every option, and see documented proof before changing anything. This tension is actually a strength if you manage it correctly within your EOS structure. Do not let your Quick Starts buy software on a whim, and do not let your Fact Finders paralyze your progress. Use the IDS process in your weekly Level 10 Meeting to bridge this gap. Have your Fact Finders define the specific business problem you are trying to solve. Then, let your Quick Starts identify potential AI solutions. Assign a Rock to a team member to run a short, low-risk pilot of a chosen AI tool. This satisfies the Quick Start desire for action and gives the Fact Finder the data they need to evaluate the results. By leveraging these natural instinctive strengths, you can adopt AI strategically and avoid costly, impulsive mistakes.