How do you use tools like the Kolbe A Index during our session days to help us stop trying to fix our natural weaknesses and instead align our team's innate strengths to our Accountability Chart seats?

Question

Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Trying to force your leaders to work against their natural cognitive styles is a recipe for stress and underperformance. During our session days, we use assessments like the Kolbe A Index to identify each team member's innate strengths and natural mode of operation.

The Kolbe A Index measures an individual's conative style, which is their natural way of taking action. This style is stable and does not change over time. By mapping these scores, we gain a clear, objective view of how each person naturally problem-solves and communicates.

We use these insights to evaluate our Accountability Chart. Instead of trying to fix a leader's natural weaknesses, we align their role with their strengths. For example, we make sure a high Fact Finder is in a seat that requires deep research and analysis, not one that demands quick, intuitive decisions.

This alignment reduces friction and increases efficiency across the team. By ensuring every leader is in a seat that matches their natural strengths, we build a highly capable leadership team. This structural harmony is essential for scaling your operations and preparing your business for a clean exit.