Posted by Jane | Posted in Coaching | Posted on 20-07-2011
Hey there – how you doing?
Question for you – What is your preferred method of learning? Huh?
Do you like to read books (shock horror ) or instruction manuals before attempting a task?
Do you prefer to watch someone complete a task then copy them?
Do you like to do the task yourself with someone instructing you verbally when you felt it necessary?
Do you need to see a blueprint/diagram and then copy it?
There is no right or wrong way to learn anything, however we do all have a leaning to a more specific way of receiving information. This is called our Preferred Representational System. Yep that’s a mouthful…
In simple terms it means we each have a way of processing data input that allows us to act on the information in a timely manner. To break it down further:
Those who devour books and read every letter of an instruction manual before creating your own action steps you would be Audio Digital, that is whilst you are reading the words you are re processing them into your own interpretation (that makes sense to you) and acting accordingly. You can tend to live in your head, analysing and rationalizing are second nature to you.
For those who like to complete the task yourself with instructions being given as necessary are Kinesthetic, that is you like to ‘feel’ what it is you are completing. You process your information by how it makes you feel. You can tend to live in your heart.
The Watchers are Visual, they need to see it done and copy it. They can be great map readers! As they are able to visualise the route clearly. They need to see to believe.
For those who need to hear the instructions whilst following them would be Audio, the need for guidance is there and once it is received and acted on they are happy to proceed. They can tend to need confirmation of their role.
OK that’s all well and good I hear you say….but just think about it…if you are a Manager or Team Leader or about to employ more staff….
What would it be like to “know” how your new team member processed their information?
You would know exactly how to train them to get the maximum results in the minimum amount of time….
Sound good?
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