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The Kolbe A™ Index/Instinct Test: IQ tests tell you what you can do. Personality tests tell you what you want to do... the Kolbe A™ Index measures what you WILL or WON'T do. This quick and easy 36-question instrument gives you greater understanding of your own natural instincts and allows you to begin the process of maximizing your potential.

The guidelines for completing the Index are few and simple. Answer questions according to how you would naturally act. Don't overanalyze. Don't let anyone else influence your answers or interpret the questions for you. Choose ONE most and ONE least likely option for every item.

The Kolbe A™ Index provides instant results. It is also the first step in the Kolbe MO+™ process. Begin now and find the freedom to be yourself...

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Answer by asking yourself,
If free to be myself I would ...


1. If I were solving a difficult problem, I would rely on my:
Most Least
skill
research
ability to structure
experimentation


2. If I believed something important could be made to help humanity, I would:
Most Least
investigate it
design it
sell or promote it
build it


3. If I were told to hurry finishing a project, I would:
Most Least
skip to the bottom line
decide what could be done properly
work diligently until time was up
consider craftsmanship most important


4. If I were trying to get off the hook for something, my arguments would be:
Most Least
consistent
unique
detailed
technical


5. If I were to win a contest, it would be for:
Most Least
craftsmanship
neatness
originality
being the most realistic


6. If a task required my best work, I would:
Most Least
double check results
practice it
take it on as a challenge
do adequate research


7. If I got into trouble, it would be because I:
Most Least
was bored
couldn't keep my hands off things
resisted change
wanted to know too much


8. If I were deciding whether to use a new method, I would consider its:
Most Least
practicality
clarity
impact
durability


9. If I were working as a member of a group, I would:
Most Least
tackle physical tasks
have lots of ideas
be efficient
outline goals and objectives


10. If I had my choice, I would work for:
Most Least
security
upgraded equipment
commissions
a significant title


11. If I can, I avoid:
Most Least
guessing
discussions
machinery
interruptions


12. If I won a prize for artistic effort, it would be for:
Most Least
neatness and interesting patterns
realism, perspective or good detail
good use of color
model building, sculpture


13. If I were teased about a characteristic, it would be:
Most Least
touchiness
impulsiveness
preciseness
predictability


14. If I were demonstrating my talents, it would be with:
Most Least
writing and data
diagrams
speaking
models


15. If I were in charge of a project, I would:
Most Least
meet specifications
use quality materials
be cost effective
add my own ideas


16. If I were working to my greatest potential, my activities would be:
Most Least
varied
structured
researched
demonstrated


17. If I were setting standards, I would find it important that they be:
Most Least
visible
uniform
flexible
measurable


18. If I were criticized, it would be for being too:
Most Least
impatient
sensitive
structured
argumentative


19. If I were assigned one task, I would begin by:
Most Least
probing
constructing
innovating
planning


20. If I were exploring a new object, I would:
Most Least
check how it was made
approach it systematically
examine it in detail
have a strong first impression


21. If I were explaining an idea, I would be:
Most Least
spontaneous
methodical
technical
thorough


22. If communicating an idea, I would:
Most Least
provide written proof
use props
use imagination
use charts and graphs


23. If gathering information, I would:
Most Least
put it in a clear format
get thorough background material
seek a variety of unusual sources
explore physically


24. If I were describing a place I had visited, I would mention:
Most Least
location or placement
specifics and details
quality of equipment and materials
the general atmosphere


25. If I earned recognition, it would probably be for:
Most Least
speed and cleverness
strength and endurance
dependability and design
judgment and accuracy


26. If I were choosing my own work situation, I would:
Most Least
do the work myself
have others available for brainstorming
be able to delegate
have the work flow to me smoothly


27. If free to be myself, I would get things done by:
Most Least
establishing priorities
planning ahead
quality craftsmanship
taking on challenges


28. If I were concentrating on a single effort, I would be:
Most Least
efficient
intuitive
skillful
thorough


29. If I were working on a puzzle, I would try:
Most Least
working against a deadline
putting physical pieces together
using my memory for facts
organizing the options


30. If I were asked to prove my point, I would:
Most Least
show it in some form
explain my method
explain the pros and cons
explain the benefits


31. If I could do things my way, they would get done:
Most Least
realistically
physically
rapidly
cautiously


32. If I were setting up a display, I would:
Most Least
do it in an orderly way
try clever, unique ways to do it
find what worked in the past
set it up personally


33. If something in the system didn't work, I would:
Most Least
work around it
repair it
find out why
report it


34. If I were trying something new, I would learn by:
Most Least
taking chances
practicing
reading about it
following examples


35. If I were sharing results, my method would be:
Most Least
durable
exacting
coordinated
spontaneous


36. If I ran a business, I would:
Most Least
provide steady performance
define realistic objectives
develop new products, or services
give high quality workmanship
Pricing
Kolbe A Index
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Offline US$59.95
Career MO+™ Package
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Offline US$73.95
Financial MO+™ Package
Online US$78.00
Offline US$88.00






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