ACTS
Gestus’ proprietary psychometrics work style evaluation tool with creativity and innovative action in its DNA. Most stories we tell, whether we label them or not, have multiple Acts. Through those Acts, we see our characters grow and change and discover something new across these acts. Fittingly, Gestus’ ACTS™ tool is all about that discovery and growth.
ACTS™ is designed to offer insights on communication, leadership, feedback, planning, collaboration, and more all within passion-driven, high innovation environments. It was developed using personality psychology and organizational behavior foundations projected through the lens of creative process, subjective decision-making, and taste-informed storytelling. Yet at the same time it is statistically validated and founded in sound data practices. As a result, ACTS™ provides users with reliable insights made to catalyze impactful reflection and action in innovators, strivers, and creative leaders.
ACTS stands for: Activator, Connector, Translator, and Shaper.
These four styles are not meant to house people in, and in fact, many of us inhabit all four of these working styles depending on contexts. What ACTS™ helps clarify is which of these types dominates and informs how leaders and team-members operate within their roles across different contexts and how these types are distributed across teams.
With results from ACTS™, Gestus can customize team and/or leadership learning opportunities to reflect on these results and plan for communication, collaboration, and growth within fast-paced, passion-driven environments. ACTS™ aims to balance the unique subjectivity of these environments with a shared understanding of relevant commonalities, differences, and org-wide cultural patterns.
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The Activator drives action founded in passion. They prioritize execution, speed, and results. They galvanize, and at their best, inspire. They often assume leadership roles on projects, speak up easily, process quickly, and are direct communicators.The Activator drives action founded in passion. They prioritize execution, speed, and results. They galvanize, and at their best, inspire. They often assume leadership roles on projects, speak up easily, process quickly, and are direct communicators.
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The Connector harmonizes a variety of personalities for a project or a goal. They meet people where they are, build relationships, and influence using high emotional intelligence and dependable taste. They are generally sociable, see the value in establishing authentic trust on a team, and collaborate effectively.
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The Translator hones innovation and experimentation with a focus on reliably getting the job done. They are loyal and thoughtful, taking the time to think through eventualities and deliver quality that aligns with team or company values. They may be more introverted and prioritize deliberate strategy and planning as well as time to sit with problems before offering solutions.
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The Shaper innovates systems and sustainability. They are quality controllers, detail-oriented technicians, and process-oriented thinkers. They are innovative, independent, and generally passionate about long term success in addition to achieving the immediate goal. They can be more reserved in group settings but respect and connect with others competently.