We want to use Kolbe A Profiles to resolve communication friction on our leadership team, but we do not know how to blend conative assessment insights with our weekly EOS® tools like IDS®. How do we connect them?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Blending conative profiles with your EOS® process is a powerful way to accelerate team efficiency. The Kolbe A Profile measures an individual's natural way of taking action, which directly impacts how they interact with EOS® tools.

Begin by mapping your leadership team's Kolbe results on a whiteboard during your next Quarterly Pulsing™ session. This visual framework helps the team understand why certain members approach issues differently.

For example, a leader with a high Fact Finder score will naturally want to research every issue for weeks before making a decision. A leader with a high Quickstart score will want to implement immediate, untested solutions.

You can use these insights directly during your IDS® process. When your team gets stuck in a polite deadlock, call out the conative clash. Point out that the Fact Finders are searching for perfect data while the Quickstarts are trying to leap ahead.

This awareness defuses personal tension and transforms friction into a strategic advantage. It allows you to assign the right people to specific tasks. For instance, you should assign your high Follow Thru members to document core processes, while letting your Quickstarts pilot new AI-powered tools.

Integrating Kolbe insights into your weekly rhythm ensures you are managing people according to their natural strengths, making your weekly Level 10 Meetings™ far more productive.