Richard has an amazing set of talents.
When he/she is at his/her best, Richard starts problem solving with Quick Start:
- Richard begins a project by brainstorming.
- Next, Richard tests the strength and durability of available materials.
- Then, he/she summarizes and clarifies the bottom line.
- Finally, he/she will look for several alternative routes.
There are four Kolbe Action Modes® indentified across the top of the Kolbe Chart. Each Action Mode represents a natural pattern of behavior that helps you make better decisions — your natural strengths.
Richard deals with risks and uncertainty by Improvising.
For instance, he/she might:
For instance, he/she might:
- Create a sense of urgency
- Initiate change
- Improvise solutions
- Experiment
- Promote alternatives
- Initiate innovation
- Originate options
- Generate slogans
- Defy the odds
- Ad lib stories and presentations
Richard handles space and tangibles by Restoring.
For instance, he/she might:
For instance, he/she might:
- Create simulations of physical action
- Renovate structures
- Test ingredients
- Fix moving parts
- Convert space
- Reproduce models
- Utilize mechanical equipment
- Interpret sign and body language
- Reinforce tangibles
- Connect concrete paths
Richard gathers and shares information by Simplifying.
For instance, he/she might:
For instance, he/she might:
- Distill information
- Draft abridgements
- Estimate
- Condense the data
- Approximate the particulars
- Abbreviate the historical background
- See the big picture
- Isolate the crucial material
- Create metaphors
- Stick with the basic hypothesis
Richard arranges and designs by Adapting.
For instance, he/she might:
For instance, he/she might:
- Create shortcuts
- Revise approaches
- Thrive on interruptions
- Diversify
- Switch tasks frequently
- Be flexible
- Cut through bureaucracy
- Do several things at once
- Keep everything accessible
- Find ways around problems
