{"id":15271,"date":"2026-09-07T12:09:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T16:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/?page_id=15271"},"modified":"2026-09-30T20:28:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T00:28:56","slug":"kolbe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/kolbe\/","title":{"rendered":"Kolbe A\u2122 Index"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Kolbe A\u2122 Index Assessment<\/h1><p>Discover how your team is wired to get things done.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1679\/Positivity-1.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Service Overview<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most assessments tell you how people think or feel. The Kolbe Index\u2122 tells you something different \u2014 and, for many leaders, something more immediately useful: how people naturally act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kolbe A\u2122 Index measures conative strength \u2014 the instinctive drives that determine how an individual approaches problem-solving, processes information, and takes action under pressure. Unlike personality or emotional intelligence tools, Kolbe doesn&#8217;t measure what you&#8217;ve learned or how you feel. It surfaces how you&#8217;re wired: the natural methods you return to when the stakes are high and the shortcuts run out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Partner with us<\/h1><p>We believe in the power of collaboration. By partnering with OSI, you\u2019ll receive customized solutions tailored to your unique business needs. From initial consultation to implementation and evaluation, we\u2019re with you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p>Discover how our programs can transform your organization and unlock new opportunities for growth.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/contact\/\" title=\"\">Contact our team<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits and Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduce friction, increase flow<\/strong> \u2014 When team members understand their own instinctive methods and those of their colleagues, the conflict that comes from &#8220;we just work differently&#8221; becomes a roadmap instead of a roadblock. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right-fit role design<\/strong> \u2014 Kolbe results help managers and HR professionals match individuals to roles and projects that align with how they naturally operate, reducing burnout and increasing effectiveness. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stronger team composition<\/strong> \u2014 Build project teams and leadership cohorts with complementary conative strengths, so the team&#8217;s collective capacity is greater than the sum of its parts. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deeper self-awareness for leaders<\/strong> \u2014 Understand how your instinctive strengths show up under pressure, where you naturally lead, and where you may need to build in support or collaborate with others. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A common language across the organization<\/strong> \u2014 Kolbe gives teams a shared, non-judgmental vocabulary for talking about working styles that goes beyond &#8220;she&#8217;s a detail person&#8221; or &#8220;he&#8217;s a big-picture thinker.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Customization and <\/strong><strong>Implementation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URI OSI works with your team to design a Kolbe experience that fits your context and goals, from a focused individual coaching engagement to a full-team debrief and integration strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Delivery options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Individual assessment and coaching<\/strong> \u2014 Ideal for executives, high-potential leaders, or individuals navigating a career transition or new role. Participants complete the Kolbe A\u2122 Index online, receive their results report, and engage in a one-on-one debrief session with a certified Kolbe consultant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team assessment and debrief<\/strong> \u2014 The full team completes the Kolbe A\u2122 Index, and results are analyzed collectively to reveal the team&#8217;s conative profile \u2014 where the group is strong, where gaps exist, and how members can better leverage each other&#8217;s instinctive strengths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integration into leadership programs<\/strong> \u2014 Kolbe pairs seamlessly with URI OSI&#8217;s broader leadership development programming, including Leading with Impact, Leading Beyond Titles, Change Leadership, and executive coaching engagements. Results from the Kolbe A\u2122 can be woven directly into program curriculum, 90-Day Accountability Plans, and team development workshops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All assessments are administered online and results are typically available within 24 hours. Debrief sessions are available in person or via Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose This Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>The missing piece in your assessment toolkit.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most organizations are already using some combination of personality, behavioral, or emotional intelligence assessments \u2014 and for good reason. Tools like DiSC\u00ae, Gallup CliftonStrengths, and the VIA Character Strengths Assessment each reveal something important about how people lead, communicate, and relate to others. But none of them answers the question Kolbe is uniquely designed for: <em>How does this person take action?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s where Kolbe becomes a force multiplier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URI OSI is one of the few providers in Rhode Island equipped to offer this kind of integrated, multi-assessment approach \u2014 drawing on certified expertise across Kolbe, DiSC\u00ae, and the broader suite of tools used across our leadership and workforce development programs. We help organizations make sense of what the results mean together, and build development experiences around what they find. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re building a leadership team, designing a high-stakes project group, or supporting an individual leader through a period of growth or transition, the Kolbe Index gives you a language for what&#8217;s already there \u2014 and a framework for making it work better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Senior leaders and executives seeking deeper self-awareness and strategic clarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HR and organizational development professionals building high-performance teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managers designing project teams or navigating team composition challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any organization already using DiSC\u00ae, Gallup, or VIA who wants to deepen the picture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals in career transition, new roles, or leadership coaching engagements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Might Also Like:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/via\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1679\/VIA.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Four professionals sit together around a conference table, smiling and engaged as one shares a printed chart, with laptops and coffee visible in a warm, well-lit office environment.\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>VIA Character Strengths Assessment<\/h2><p>Boost clarity, confidence and leadership impact with training grounded in the VIA Character Strengths Assessment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">learn more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/disc\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1679\/DiSC.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>DiSC Assessments<\/h2><p>Boost engagement, communication and collaboration, with training and coaching sessions powered by DISC assessments.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/facilitation\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1679\/gallup.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Facilitation Services<\/h2><p>URI OSI conference and facilitation services transform meetings and events into opportunities for connection and innovation.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">LEARN MORE<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Service Overview Most assessments tell you how people think or feel. 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