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Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) has studied how the mind works and using the principles of NLP it is possible to describe any human activity in a detailed way that allows you to make changes with verifiable and astonishing results, quickly and easily. Many of the techniques are very powerful and have major therapeutic as well as business-related applications.

NLP developed out of modelling (studying) excellence in any field and then teaching those patterns to others. Out of the modelling process have come many applications that can now deliver remarkable results.

Creativity

A simple and elegant creativity strategy was modelled from Walt Disney, the ultimate dreamer but he also knew that any dream needs to be made possible, planned and structured. This process can be utilised easily by an individual, a team or in the business environment This same process can be used to problem solve by defining the parameters of the desired outcome. 'If you can dream it, you can do it' – Walt Disney

Change

The one constant is change. Stepping into new environments, learning new skills, adjusting our beliefs to allow for further possibilities for us are all part of this wonderful process of change. Now most of us prefer the safety and familiarity of what we know and we need to have ways of understanding and managing the differences when we step into new territory. Learning anything new goes through different stages. At the beginning of this process we are overloaded with new information and often label this period as confusion.

However it is only part of the learning process and as long as we persevere we soon arrive at a place of new learning and understanding and are able to perform without thinking about what we are doing. This is mastery, and mastery is being good at the basics.

Relationship

One of the fundamental skills of NLP and one that most else is dependant on is Rapport or the ability to build relationships and trust, consciously and unconsciously. Rapport is not about liking someone or taking on their beliefs but about creating a relationship where communication happens easily.

These are the things we do naturally and mostly unconsciously with family or other people we know well. Courting couples demonstrate these skills very obviously and all of us are able to do this in various ways.

NLP has modelled the structure of this skill so that we can learn to consciously use it in any context. It can enable people to build relationships with family, friends as well as with colleagues in the work environment. We can use these skills to manage and influence so that we build communities that other people want to belong to.

NLP applications can be used to teach people to enhance their relationships, communication and coaching skills, build teams, motivate ourselves and others and negotiate so that all parties achieve their outcomes.

Frames, Perspectives & Perceptual Positions

Another key skill that has come from NLP is a “Triple Description”. Einstein was able to develop his theories after imagining himself sitting on the end of a beam of light travelling through space and from that perceptual position get a different perspective which helped him formulate his Law of Relativity.

A situation will be experienced differently depending on the frame we put around it. Is it a problem or a solution waiting to be found? A problem in a different context will have a different meaning and may not be a problem at all. Or attach a different meaning to behaviour and it is no longer a problem but a resource.

NLP has techniques and processes which utilise these different perspectives in order to gather information from all points and be able to discover the wisdom that resides in the system, be it an individual, team or organisation.

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