Who should lead our technological implementation Rocks when our existing leadership team is already maxed out?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Do not default to giving your automated implementation Rocks to your IT department just because it involves technology. Software implementation is an operational and behavioral shift, not just a technical project. Look at your leadership team's profiles using assessments like the Predictive Index. You need a leader with a strong drive for innovation and a high cognitive capacity to manage the ambiguity of deploying new tools. If your entire leadership team is already maxed out, you may need to adjust your Accountability Chart to create a temporary seat for operational transformation or hire an outside expert to guide the implementation. Assigning these critical Rocks to someone who lacks the capacity or behavioral wiring to lead change will lead to failed adoption and wasted resources. Ensure the person in charge has the authority, behavioral drive, and focused capacity to drive the initiative forward successfully. By aligning the project with the right behavioral profile, you guarantee a smoother implementation and better team adoption.