Last semester, for Entrepreneurial Mind, our class was required to take the Kolbe Index test. I’ll be honest, at first, it seemed like a glorified personality test and nothing more than that. It wasn’t until after a speaker came to the next class and was able to really delve into how our score was computed that I understood the importance of it, especially whenever I make purchases.
My score on the Kolbe Index is 7544, with the “7” meaning that I need specification on everything, so that means I will tend to establish priorities and research in-depth on a subject, which I can definitely see in certain situations. Typically, before making a big purchase (such as a new camera body or lens), I will watch videos upon videos and read articles upon articles on the items I am interested in. I’ll read up on spec sheets for the items I am considering, as well as watch comparison and hands-on reviews. I really take my time understanding the potential items I will purchase and ensure that they will cover all of my needs, as well as any I will have in the future as I expand my skills and craft.
BoweryJE22
This is really good insight from a customer point of view. I did not get those numbers for the Kolbe A Index so this piece opened my eyes to the mindset of someone who could be a potential buyer in my future.
I love the Kolbe A Index. I am a 6573, and one of the other applications is in comparisons for teams we work in. There is an A to A Comparison Report that helps both people understand how the other works, and identifies areas of combined strength and weaknesses.
If anyone is interested in following up with the instructor who gave the Kolbe assessment to the Entrepreneurial Mind course, you can get in touch with Emily Melious at http://www.launchconsulting.io !