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Understanding the Herrmann Whole Brain® model A Understanding the Herrmann Whole Brain® model A
IX — Inside each of the four quadrants
B Quadrant: Organise
The following model and paragraphs explain the
characteristics of each quadrant, shown as clusters of
preferred tasks, and style of functioning within each
quadrant. A preference for a quadrant indicates an
inclination for some or many of the clusters of tasks in that
mode. This helps explain how two
Upper
Left
A
Intellectual
Thinking
Logical
Analytical
Problem solving
Test & prove
Knows how
Things work
Factual
Critical
Rational
Realistic
Rigorous thinking
Knows the basis of
things
people with similar preferences can be different in the
specifics of that preference. Keep in mind that you may
only A prefer one cluster in a quadrant while another
individual with a preference for that quadrant may prefer a
different cluster or clusters.
Original
Imaginative
Innovative
Creative
Curious
Artistic
Artistic
Spatial
Visual
Integrating
Synthesising
Holistic
Intuitive
(solutions)
Playful
Breaks rules
Risk taking
Original
Upper
Right
D
This quadrant likes structure in a practical and procedural
sense. A primary preference here would suggest you
have a natural inclination towards organisation, reliability,
efficiency, order, and/or discipline. Tasks might frequently
be prioritised; you would tackle them in a systematic
and sequential manner and complete them; time is often
managed effectively. This quadrant is mindful of logistical
constraints and is methodical and attentive to detail. Skills
of this quadrant include operational planning and the
implementation of projects.
Equally, administration and maintenance are smoothly
handled. B quadrant preferences may suggest you
dislike chaos and confusion and have considerable skill
and satisfaction in making order out of such a situation.
Characteristics are caution, control, and conservatism.
The degree to which ‘B’ quadrant tendencies are apparent
will be affected by the ‘D’ quadrant score; a low primary
or high secondary preference in ‘D’ would tend to have a
balancing influence. Clusters in this quadrant may include
safekeeping for one individual vs. timelines for another.
Which clusters best describe you?
Technical
Financial
Numerical
Quantitative
Mathematical
Knows about
Money
Simultaneous
Impetuous
Like surprises
Conceptual
Metaphorical
Intuitive
(Solutions)
Strategic
Future oriented
Imaginative
C Quadrant: Personalise
B
Lower
Left
Conservative
Traditional
Controlled
Dominant
Safekeeping
On time
Organized
Reliable
Detailed
Speaker
Reader
Linear
Sequential
Step by step
Procedural
Implementation
Gets things done
Organized
Planning
Administrative
Preventive
Neat
Interpersonal
Friendly
Intuitive (people)
Sensitive to others
People oriented
Supportive
Empathetic
Emotional
Feeling
Symbolic
Intuitive
(people)
Spiritual
Talker
Teaching/Training
Communicator
Expressing
Musical
Writer
Reader
C
Lower
Right
A primary preference in this quadrant would suggest you are
naturally in tune with and sensitive to other’s needs, mood,
attitudes, atmosphere, or energy level. There is usually an
attraction to people–related tasks plus an ability to relate
to others and express yourself easily. Characteristics may
include good interpersonal skills with an awareness of
the feelings of others, ease of communication, and often
skills in teaching/training facilitation or group leadership.
‘Sensory intuition’, in the form of gut feelings or hunches,
D Quadrant: Strategise
may be given credence. Spiritual awareness and musical
interest are largely ‘C’ quadrant features.
People with preferences in this quadrant may be emotional
and highly sensitive. For some, spiritual aspects represent
a significant ‘cluster’ for this quadrant. For others,
interpersonal aspects play a key role. Which clusters
represent your preferences in this quadrant?
A Quadrant: Analyse
This quadrant prefers a cognitive and rational approach.
When using this thinking style, you would be likely to
approach problem solving in a logical manner and to take
account of facts, figures, statistics, and other tangibles.
You would prefer conclusions that are backed up by
supporting data or by examples of precedent. You would
like approaches that reduce the complex to the simple,
the unclear to clear, and the cumbersome to the efficient.
Your critical evaluation of ideas occurs in this quadrant;
decisions or judgments are explained and justified by A
quadrant thinking.
This style is logical, analytical and rational; it is engaged in
feasibility studies, critical assessments, and any task that
requires rigorous and focused research. Financial, mathematical,
and technical matters are included in this mode.
One individual may prefer rational, logical approaches,
while another may be mathematical and quantitative.
Which clusters do you prefer?
With a D quadrant preference you can usually handle several
mental inputs simultaneously, make rapid connections
and feel comfortable with abstract concepts.
An initially holistic approach to problem solving may be
preferred; various facets are assessed simultaneously,
‘mental jigsaws’ are made and conclusions are reached
in a spontaneous rather than a studied manner. Such
operating could be called intuitive in an intellectual sense.
Lateral thinking takes place in this mode and inspires
imaginative, innovative and original ideas.
This quadrant could be described as the catalyst for the
creative process. Strategic thinking is an activity that
draws heavily on D quadrant thinking. In this mode you
welcome positive change (particularly when occurring
with a considerably lower ‘B’ score) and may have an
inclination towards adventure, experimentation, and risk.
This quadrant often thrives on the excitement of new ideas,
variety, incongruities, and possibilities. The risk–taking
aspects of this mode may be in contrast to or balanced
by the B quadrant safe–keeping modes. Some prefer the
‘artistic’ cluster while others might select ‘metaphorical’.
Which clusters represent your D quadrant thinking?
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