While we all have the ability to develop a broad range of skills and learnt behaviours, in critical moments we tend to respond in a particular way. In the Contribution Compass, there are four natural energies that combine in varying degrees for every person thereby providing a unique profile that highlights how that person is likely to respond in a critical moment.
- Activating energy (North) creates a vivid vision combined with ideas and innovations that pull the team and company forward.
- Inspiring energy (East) ignites the spark in others, rallying the team to support the shared vision while striving to excel.
- Sustaining energy (South) brings others' ideas to life through the implementation of those ideas and the nurturing of their growth.
- Refining energy (West) brings a sharp eye for data-driven improvements, simplified systems and profitable processes.
The Ideal Roles
Activating Energy
If the executive directors are what we call 'Activating’ profiles, being innovators and ground-breakers, in a critical moment they will create new ideas and solutions, sometimes creating new problems to which they then have to find solutions. Adding more of the same will I result in a multitude of new projects being started and not finished.
Inspiring Energy
The profile will inherently understand the needs of the team and external stakeholders and actively engage with them. They excel when building relationships and adding value to others, through their ability to motivate them.
Sustaining Energy
This profile balances out this high-action dynamic and attunes the business to more appropriate cycles and timing, ultimately enabling it to build a much stronger, long-term, sustainable enterprise.
Refining Energy
A profile that is analytical and data-driven. Focuses on efficiency and effectiveness of the systems and processes within the business.
Now that we have an idea of what are the four natural energies, we will now deep-dive into each of the four natural energies in the next lesson.
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