Case Studies
Computer Manufacturer Enhances its Warranty Sales
A computer manufacturer based in India brought in a KAI practitioner, along with an associate, to improve PC warranty sales.
Fostering self-understanding and improved collaboration at an organisation in India
A multinational conglomerate based in India brought in a KAI practitioner, along with an associate, to hone the innovation capabilities of their next generation of senior leaders.
The Use of KAI in Healthcare Team Effectiveness Post-Pandemic
A healthcare organisation wanted to facilitate a new leader integration, and to carry out team chartering. A KAI consultant was asked to help with this process.
Carrying out a KAI & Cynefin Decision Making Workshop to solve challenges in a Public School District
Gary Snyder, a KAI consultant, was invited to a half-year meeting with a school district in New Jersey, USA, to host a two hour KAI workshop.
Managing Change and Ensuring Successful Implementation of Innovative Ideas in an Italian Healthcare Organisation
Dr Guido Prato Previde, a KAI practitioner, was brought in by an Italian healthcare organisation to help team members implement major organisation-side changes.
Facilitating successful strategy generation for a US-based construction business
Matt Niermann, a KAI Practitioner and Vice President of R&D at Schnabel, used Kirton’s Adaption-Innovation theory, along with the six fundamental stages of tackling problems, to help Schnabel team members self-reflect during the company’s discussions about strategy generation.
Synchronising cognitive style with the appropriate projects in an R&D Innovation Team
How can an R&D Innovation Team maximize the effectiveness of its team members? A KAI practitioner was brought in by a world-leading food storage organisation to answer this exact question.
Providing a framework for non-pejorative discussions in an events organization
What happens when an organization in the events industry wants to collaborate more effectively? This was the challenge faced by a KAI practitioner, who was brought in by a US-based company which designs event spaces.
Supporting Five Lawyers and Law Clerks Be More Successful in Serving Clients
How our KAI practitioner supported five junior associates and law clerks to gain both confidence and skill in handling differing client personalities
Hosting a KAI workshop for First-Year Residents
The story of a KAI practitioner who hosted a KAI workshop for First-Year Residents
Improving structure and prioritization in a law firm
How a KAI practitioner helped to improve structure and prioritization in a law firm
Supporting a law firm as it upgrades its client management system
How a KAI practitioner supported a law firm as it upgraded its client management system
How KAI Helped a Hospital
How a hospital emergency department improved their patient flow, while maintaining safety for patients.
Using KAI to help a major oil refining business cut costs by £70 million
How streamlining business operations enabled the executive team to save money and improve employee collaboration.
KAI Stories from Dr Kirton told by Nicola Kirton
Understanding individual, underlying problem-solving styles to help save a long-term marriage.
KAI Stories from Dr Kirton told by Nicola Kirton
Identifying the difference in problem-solving styles between a teen and her parents to reduce the risk of suicide and improve their relationship.
KAI and Self-Discovery: A Business Consultant’s Experiences
How a consultant’s personal use of KAI has allowed her business to flourish.
Improving the recruitment process & getting better results
A UK-based law firm improved their overall teamwork, resulting in the successful implementation of a digital offering.
Aligning delivery mechanisms with the senior team’s cognitive style
Shifting the communication style and decision-making processes of the senior team, enabling better business collaboration.
Coaching a senior business executive to improve influence with his colleagues
Bridging the gap of understanding between a senior team member and the executive board to improve business process.
Developing the next generation of management: how KAI can help
Developing the next generation of management within a 1bn turnover large steel manufacturer.