introduction to thinking style preferences
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Presented by
Suzanne Rock
Introduction to
Thinking Style Preferences
The Whole Brain Model
The Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI)
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Detailed Thinking
Creative Thinking
Feeling Based Thinking
Fact Based Thinking
Ned Herrmann
Founder of The Herrmann Brain
Dominance Instrument and
The Whole Brain Thinking Model
Roger Sperry’s
Left/Right Brain
Neocortex
Limbic
Research in Brain Development
Paul MacLean
A D
CB
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
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
Sample of Professions
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.”
Types of “Smartness”
Factual
“Intellectual”
Academic
Synthesizing
“Entrepreneurial”
Out of the Box
Connection
“Networker”
Team Player
Administrative
“Organizational”
Procedural
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
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?
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
Presented by
Suzanne Rock
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Thinking Style Preferences
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