Introduction to Thinking Style Preferences
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This document introduces the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) and the Whole Brain Model, which categorize thinking preferences into four quadrants: logical, creative, interpersonal, and organized. It emphasizes that individual thinking styles are neither right nor wrong, but influence perception and communication preferences in personal and professional contexts. The document outlines the HBDI assessment process to analyze individual and team thinking styles for enhancing workplace dynamics.
Introduction to Thinking Style Preferences
- 1. Presented by Suzanne Rock Introduction to Thinking Style Preferences The Whole Brain Model The Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) 310.433.8776 info@Suzanne-Rock.com
- 2. Detailed Thinking Creative Thinking Feeling Based Thinking Fact Based Thinking
- 3. Ned Herrmann Founder of The Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument and The Whole Brain Thinking Model
- 4. Roger Sperry’s Left/Right Brain Neocortex Limbic Research in Brain Development Paul MacLean A D CB
- 5. The Whole Brain Model Logical Analytical Fact Based Quantitative Holistic Intuitive Integrating Synthesizing Organized Sequential Planned Detailed Interpersonal Feeling Based Kinesthetic Emotional Cerebral Mode Limbic Mode Left Mode Right Mode A Upper Left C Lower Right D Upper Right B Lower Left
- 6. Our Four Different Selves Analyzes Quantifies Is Logical Is Critical Is Realistic Likes Numbers Knows about Money Knows how Things Work Infers Imagines Speculates Takes Risks Is Impetuous Breaks Rules Likes Surprises Is Curious / Plays Takes Preventive Action Establishes Procedures Gets Things Done Is Reliable Organizes Is Neat Timely Plans Is Sensitive to Others Likes to Teach Touches a Lot Is Supportive Is Expressive Is Emotional Talks a lot Feels A D B C 1987-2000 Herrmann International Experimental Self Safekeeping Self Feeling Self Rational Self
- 8. INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES ARE NEITHER GOOD OR BAD, RIGHT OR WRONG… PEOPLE JUST SEE EACH OTHER AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM THROUGH THEIR PARTICULAR “PREFERENCE LENS.”
- 9. Types of “Smartness” Factual “Intellectual” Academic Synthesizing “Entrepreneurial” Out of the Box Connection “Networker” Team Player Administrative “Organizational” Procedural
- 10. Levels of Communication Less Difficult More Difficult Contrasting Quadrant Cross- Quadrant Compatible Quadrant Same Quadrant Additive Synergistic Confrontational or Complementary Supportive Reinforcing Same Wave Length
- 11. Communication Preferences B- Green D- YellowA- Blue C- Red IN COMMUNICATION: Wants Precise Facts Expects: Brief, Clear And Precise Info Materials That Are Direct And To The Point Well Articulated Ideas Presented In A Logical Format Data And Fact-Based Charts Technical Accuracy Presentation In Alignment With Goals & Objectives Asks the question WHAT? IN COMMUNICATION: Prefers Concepts Expects: An Overview A Conceptual Framework Frequent & Spontaneous Tasks Visuals & Idea Chunks Metaphorical Examples Long Term Objectives Asks the question WHY? IN COMMUNICATION: Neatness & Punctuality Expects: Step By Step Unfolding Of The Topic A Written Schedule & Action Plan Thorough, Timely & Reliable Follow Through Consistency Alignment With Well Established Procedures Assurance That This Has Been Done Before Asks the question HOW? IN COMMUNICATION: Needs to Fell Enthusiasm Expects: A Good Attitude & Personal Relationship Involvement With Others Empathy & Consideration Of Their Needs Personal Touch & Informality Eye To Eye Contact To Know How “Others Will React” Asks the question WHO?
- 12. Paired ProfileIndividual Profile Team Profile The Individual Profile is a 120-question assessment that evaluates and measures the degree of preference you have for thinking in each of the four quadrants. An in-depth analysis of two individuals and their thinking preferences, offering valuable insights into interpersonal and workplace dynamics. An and the individual members HBDI Profiles. The Team Profile in-depth analysis of an entire team is a powerful catalyst for discussion and provides an in- depth understanding of the team and its effectiveness. HBDI Profiles
- 13. Presented by Suzanne Rock Thank you for joining the Introduction to Thinking Style Preferences 310.433.8776