Maximise contributions by discovering the flow and balance in your team. The four energies are the cornerstone of the Contribution Compass employee profiling system.
North on the Compass
Ignites Change & Drives Innovation
The Activating energy accelerates and ignites change, bringing innovation and the ability to initiate new projects. This energy is what drives us to tackle obstacles head-on, solve problems and see new opportunities missed by others.
When in balance, Activating energy provides the spark that gets teams moving and keeps momentum going. It brings fresh perspectives and the courage to try new approaches.
When not in balance, Activating energy can push so hard that the team is left exhausted, and those ruled by this energy may simply consider this collateral damage of the process.
East on the Compass
Rallies Teams & Builds Engagement
Inspiring Energy ignites the spark in others. It can rally a team to support a shared vision, and encourage them to excel, individually and collectively. It listens to its teammates, builds engagement, rapport, and team spirit.
When in balance, Inspiring energy creates the emotional connection that makes teams feel like family. It builds the trust and camaraderie that keeps people committed.
When not in balance, Inspiring energy can result in too much attachment to the feelings of others and the inability to focus on the specifics required to achieve the result.
South on the Compass
Implements Ideas & Nurtures Growth
Sustaining Energy brings others' ideas to life through the implementation of those ideas and the nurturing of their growth over the long term. It is grounded in reality and understands the elements, resources and pace required to achieve sustainable success.
When in balance, Sustaining energy provides the steady hand that turns vision into reality. It ensures that great ideas don't just stay ideas—they become lasting achievements.
When not in balance, Sustaining energy can get bogged down in the limitations of the current reality and long-standing routines that no longer serve.
West on the Compass
Analyzes Data & Optimizes Efficiency
Refining Energy brings a focus on razor-sharp detail. It cuts through the noise and identifies risk with a factual and data-based perspective. It has the ability to assess and solve complex problems, while optimising efficiency and return.
When in balance, Refining energy ensures quality and efficiency. It protects the team from costly mistakes and finds ways to do things better.
When not in balance, Refining energy can get lost in the numbers and analysis, losing perspective of the vision and becoming too risk averse.