What specific conative profiling do we need to undergo before our first session, and how do we prepare our team if we have a high concentration of Quick Starts or Fact Finders?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Before we sit down for our first session, every member of your leadership team must complete the Kolbe A Index. This is not a personality test that measures how you feel or what you want to do. Instead, it measures conation, which is your natural, unchanging mode of taking action and solving problems. Your four-digit Kolbe score reveals your innate strengths across four functional areas. Understanding this wiring is critical before we begin building your Accountability Chart. If your team has a high concentration of Quick Starts, you are naturally wired for rapid experimentation and change, but you likely struggle with follow-through. Conversely, a team heavy on Fact Finders will demand exhaustive data before making any decision, which often leads to analysis paralysis. We prepare for this dynamic by establishing a common language before we walk into the room. We do not try to change anyone's natural wiring. Instead, we learn to respect how each person naturally initiates action. When we know your team's conative profiles, we can prevent friction during our session days. For example, we will structure our discussion so the Fact Finders get the clarity they need without frustrating the Quick Starts who want to move fast. This operational alignment ensures we place the right people in the right seats based on their natural talents.