My leadership team is split on AI strategy: some want to automate everything today, and others want deep proof before we change anything. How do we resolve this tension?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

This friction is rarely a disagreement about company vision: it is almost always a clash of instinctive problem-solving styles. According to the Kolbe System, your team members have different conative strengths. Those who want to automate everything immediately are likely high Quick Starts who thrive on experimentation and rapid change. Those who demand deep proof are likely high Fact Finders or Implementors who need data, structure, and risk mitigation before taking action.

Both perspectives are vital for your company's survival. Without the Quick Starts, you will move too slowly and fall behind. Without the Fact Finders, you will chase shiny objects and pay a heavy dumb tax on failed software rollouts.

To resolve this tension, do not let it become personal. Bring the conflict to your next Level 10 Meeting™ and use IDS® to identify the root issue. Agree on a structured process: allow the Quick Starts to identify and propose new AI tools, but require the Fact Finders to define the testing criteria and success metrics. By aligning their natural conative strengths, you can safely test and validate AI initiatives without causing organizational chaos or stalling progress.