We have several key leaders whose Kolbe profiles suggest they are highly resistant to the rigid, highly structured processes of EOS. How do we keep them from checking out or actively subverting our quarterly planning?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

A leadership team with diverse Kolbe profiles is a massive strength, but it can cause friction if you do not understand how people naturally take action. If you have leaders who score highly in Fact Find or Follow Through, they naturally need detail and structured plans before they feel comfortable taking action. If you have high Quickstart leaders, they want to move fast and change things rapidly. During our session days, we do not try to force a one-size-fits-all communication style. Instead, we use our understanding of each leader's conative wiring to run better sessions. We design our planning processes to satisfy both needs. We allow our highly analytical leaders the time to ask questions and review data, but we use strict session timelines to prevent them from over-analyzing and stalling decision-making. We also help your high Quickstart leaders understand that sustainable growth requires robust, repeatable systems, not just constant experimentation. By aligning our execution plan with the natural strengths of your team, we ensure everyone stays engaged and committed to the V/TO without feeling constrained or overwhelmed.