The Kolbe Concept

The Conative Connection by Kathy Kolbe

Conation: the most important word you've never heard of.

Conation is at the heart of the Kolbe Concept. It is one of the three parts of the mind, equal in importance to cognition (thinking) and affect (personality). Defined as action derived from instinct, purposeful striving, or volition, the term has fallen out of common parlance partly because of modern psychology's focus on these two other mental dimensions. Read More


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Twelve Ways to Solve Problems

The combination of the four Action Modes describes twelve unique methods of problem solving, or Kolbe Strengths™. Each of us will use four of these approaches, one in each Action Mode, when we tackle challenges in the way we are most naturally comfortable.

No matter what combination of talents we bring into play, each of us will be most productive and get a greater sense of accomplishment when we operate in our own unique way. We make the biggest impact when we solve problems in ways that are most natural for us.