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CHAPTER 5
A Conative Test
I HEARD ABOUT A KOLBE TEST in late September 2023. I was listening to a podcast about visionary thinking. The guest repeated this phrase: “Kolbe score.” I was deeply intrigued by what the guest had to say about Kolbe. I dis- covered what this test is all about with just a quick Google search.
The Kolbe ATM Index (as it is more formally known) revolves around conative ability. Conative abilities are people’s instincts and behaviours when faced with problem-solving or needing action. This test is a reasonably good pre- dictor of how someone will behave in any given situation. One cannot study for a Kolbe test. You answer a series of roughly 40 questions, and it accurately determines how you behave in any given situation.
The Kolbe test measures four different categories on a scale from 1 to 10.
1. Fact Finder: This measures how individuals gather and process informa- tion. Some prefer to collect detailed information before acting (high Fact Finder). Others are more likely to make quick, intuitive decisions based on their gut or general knowledge. This would indicate a low Fact Finder.
2. Follow Thru: This element can lead to valuable insights regarding how people relate to organizations, systems and implementations. People with a high Follow Thru score prefer a more organized and structured workplace. Those with a low score may choose a more flexible and improvised approach.
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