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Overview

KAI is widely hailed as one of the most robust and insightful measures available to management and team-building experts. KAI is a measure of cognitive style, using a continuum of Adaption and Innovation.

Developed over the past 40 years, Adaption-Innovation (A-I) Theory and KAI have an unrivaled pedigree in the field of cognitive style, supported by over 340 referenced articles and 100 post-graduate theses.

From its original academic background, KAI has been widely adopted by management consultants and HR professionals. KAI is used extensively in corporations and organizations around the world, including many universities and military training centers.

KAI provides you with insight into how people solve problems and interact while making decisions. This enables you to improve the dynamics and output of your teams, while reducing stress and improving productivity.

Understanding differences in cognitive style empowers you to offer effective leadership, by enabling personnel to work in their preferred style. This reduces stress, increases efficiency, and improves the working environment for all your people.

Understanding and acting on cognitive style will help you to retain the best staff, and get better performance from your teams.

Agenda/Schedule

Pre-course Work

  • Schedule pre-course briefing
  • Pre-course readings – in KAI Sourcebook and KAI Manual
  • Complete the KAI online
  • Schedule KAI personal feedback session

Part 1 – Online (June 23 – July 4): Foundation of Adaption-Innovation Theory

  • Online Lessons – Required Completion:
  • Complete 10 lessons (On-demand videos and reading)
  • Complete 2 progress checks

Part 2 – Online (July 8 – July 10): Preparation and Practice Using the KAI

  • Online Instructor-Led Live Sessions– Required Attendance: (all times listed as Eastern Time EDT)
    • July 8, Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    • July 9, Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    • July 10, Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Part 3 – Online (July 14 – August 15)Applications of Adaption-Innovation Theory and KAI

  • Online Lessons – Required Completion
  • Complete 12 lessons (On-demand videos and reading)
  • One progress check, two discussion threads, and two case studies
  • One-on-one check-ins with course instructors and continual guidance to completion of final project

Part 4 – Online (August 19 – 20): Share Insights Learned, and Next Steps for Sound Practice

  • Online Instructor-Led Live Sessions– Required Attendance: (all times listed as Eastern Time EDT)
    • August 19, Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    • August 20, Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Section Title
KAI Accreditation Course
Type
Online, fixed date
Dates
Jun 23, 2025 to Jul 04, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
T, W, Th
Time
9:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2025 to Jul 10, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Dates
Jul 14, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Aug 19, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
W
Time
9:00AM to 10:30AM
Dates
Aug 20, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
35.0
Location
  • Virtual
Fee(s)
Institutional Registration Fee $2,995.00
Standard Participant Registration Fee $3,450.00
Section Notes
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