Some of us are high-concept big-picture thinkers while others are obsessed with immediate execution details. How do you facilitate our session days so these opposite cognitive styles do not end up frustrating each other or stalling our progress?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

A highly effective leadership team requires both big picture visionaries and detail oriented executors. To manage this cognitive altitude gap during our sessions, we recognize and respect each team member's natural thinking style, whether they are a Macro Deductive thinker who needs the big picture first, or a Micro Inductive thinker who needs the granular details to feel comfortable.

During our session days, I actively facilitate the dialogue to ensure both styles are utilized at the right time. When we are working on long-term strategy or updating your V/TO®, we keep the altitude high, preventing the team from getting bogged down in the weeds too early. When we transition to setting quarterly Rocks or running the IDS® process, we bring the focus down to concrete, operational details. By utilizing tools like the Kolbe A Index, we help the team understand each other's conative wiring, turning potential friction into a powerful collaborative strength. We ensure that every voice is heard and that your strategic vision is always translated into a clear, actionable operational plan.