Why Kolbe assessments?
Every person is born with a unique combination of instincts and strengths. Thanks to conation — the instinctive part of the mind that drives how we take action — we can now understand and use our natural instincts to get the most out of our unique skills and talents.
OptiMatrics helps parents use conative assessments, developed by Kathy Kolbe, to better understand their child's natural instincts and innate strengths. Once your child's results are ready, you'll review them in detail with a personal OptiMatrics consultant and build a practical plan for lasting success.
Understanding your own and your child's MO, or Method of Operation — the natural way each of you instinctively gets things done — helps you empower your child to communicate more effectively, strengthen relationships, grow as a leader, and use the problem-solving approach that fits their unique striving instincts best.
The Kolbe Approach
The Kolbe assessments are the result of nearly 50 years of dedicated research. Kathy Kolbe founded Kolbe Corp in 1975 and went on to create the world's first validated assessment of conation, the instinctive part of the mind that's distinct from IQ and personality. Since then, nearly 2 million people across six continents — ages 4 to 88 — have completed a Kolbe Index, and long-term studies show that 90% of people get the same results even 20 years later, confirming that these instincts are innate and lasting, not a snapshot of a mood or moment. Independent research from Arizona State University has also confirmed the assessment is free of gender, age, and racial bias, a standard of scientific rigor that has earned Kolbe the trust of Fortune 500 companies, government leaders, and universities worldwide.
When we use the Kolbe Y™ and Kolbe A™ Index with your family, you're getting a validated, research-backed picture of how your child, and you, are naturally wired to succeed.
Choose the assessment that fits your goals
Kolbe assessments unlock your innate instincts, giving you clear insight into how to use your natural strengths to succeed in school, at home, and at work. Not sure which one is right for you? Your OptiMatrics consultant will help you choose the assessment that fits exactly where you are right now.
Kolbe Y™ Index
Child age 10+
The Kolbe Y™ Index is a short questionnaire for children 10+ years old that calculates responses and reveals unique instincts that drive action.
The Kolbe Y™ Index is for youth who want to reduce stress and manage schoolwork better.
Career Advantage™
Youth and Adults age 10+
For adults and children age 10 and above, we assess your conative strengths and interests with the Kolbe Career Advantage™. Your OptiMatrics consultant will review your results against career possibilities and offer suggestions.
Kolbe A™ Index
Adults age 18+
Perfect for adults and teens 18 years old and above, the Kolbe A™ Index provides a more detailed explanation of a person's unique strengths. This will help parents understand their own personal way of doing and how they may differ from their children. OptiMatrics can then bridge the gap!