Once you know how you think (by completing the HBDI), you can use your profile to gain success in many ways. The most common applications are self-development, communications, creativity, team building and learning.

self-development
Understanding your thinking preferences will enable you to stretch your mind; learn and study more effectively; make better decisions; be more creative and know how to relate to most people more easily

communications
Knowing which patterns of thinking you usually rely on will enable you to recognise differences with others; match your communications approach to their thinking style; choose communication methods to establish rapport quickly and be able to identify and correct any misunderstandings. You will be able to organise and deliver information in a whole brain way, making sure that you “reach” everyone.

creativity
Knowing the whole brain model equips you with a means to think about any situation in, at least, four different ways. By taking a “whole brain walkaround” you will be able to use your whole brain to make connections and come up with creative solutions. As you find yourself saying, “there’s another way of thinking about that”, you will be helping others to be more creative.

team-building
Understanding your own, and others’, profiles will enable you to work effectively in a team. In particular, you will be able to value and manage differences. You will be able to make conflict constructive and build high levels of trust and respect.

learning
If people think differently, and they do, they must learn differently. Knowing your unique thinking preferences profile will give you vital help in boosting your learning. You will be able to organise how you take in information and how you explore it in your mind. As you use whole brain thinking your learning will become deeper and fuller

In addition, the HBDI and whole brain model are known to have been used successfully in:

  • Organisational Development
  • Change Processes
  • Counselling
  • Selection
  • Mentoring
  • 360-Degree Feedback
  • Career Guidance
  • Presentations
  • Selling
  • Leadership Effectiveness
  • Coaching
  • Culture Development
  • Training of Trainers
  • Facilitation Skills
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Performance Enchancement
  • Managing Differences