Our Visionary is constantly bringing shiny new AI apps to our weekly meetings, which is distracting our team and derailing our quarterly Rocks. How do we manage this influx of ideas?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Visionaries are naturally wired to seek out the next big thing, and the rapid pace of AI development can make them go into overdrive. If your Visionary is constantly bringing untested AI tools to the team, it creates operational whiplash and distracts everyone from their quarterly Rocks. To stop this friction, you must route all new AI ideas through your existing EOS® tools. When the Visionary discovers a new AI tool, do not let them deploy it to the team immediately. Instead, place the idea on the Long-Term Issues List on your V/TO®. This keeps the idea safe without disrupting current operations. During your quarterly planning session, review the Long-Term Issues List as a leadership team. Debate whether the proposed AI tool directly supports your one-year plan or three-year picture. If the tool is deemed a priority, turn it into a specific quarterly Rock for one person to own and pilot. This pilot program should have clear success metrics and a defined timeline. By using this disciplined process, you protect your team from constant distraction while still capturing the high-value opportunities your Visionary identifies.