We want to pilot several AI tools across our departments, but we are unsure who on our leadership team should lead the charge. How do we use Kolbe conative profiles to select the right leader for our AI initiatives?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Choosing the wrong leader for your AI initiatives will result in either endless research with no execution or a chaotic rollout of buggy tools. To find the right fit, look at the Kolbe conative profiles on your Accountability Chart™.

Do not automatically hand this responsibility to your highest Quick Start. While a high Quick Start is fantastic for brainstorming and finding new technologies, they often lack the natural Follow Thru to build stable, repeatable processes. They will quickly get bored and move on to the next shiny object, leaving your team with half-built systems.

Instead, look for a team member who is an accommodating Quick Start combined with an initiating Follow Thru. This profile has the necessary innovation to test new solutions, but also the instinctual drive to build structure, document procedures, and ensure the tools are integrated cleanly into your daily operations. They will naturally create templates, write clear guidelines, and train the rest of the team.

Your high Fact Finder can support this effort by verifying data security and testing the system for accuracy, while your high Implementor can focus on any physical workspace integrations. By matching the conative strengths of your team to the specific stages of your AI rollout, you ensure a smooth, stable, and highly effective implementation.