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The Whole Brain Model:
Understanding Working Styles
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The
Whole Brain
Model:
Understanding
Working
Styles
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Organized Interpersonal
Planned Feelings
Figure 1-11. Phyllis the Left-brainer Figure 1-12. Sam the Right-brainer
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• Logical
• Analytical
• Linear Thinking
• Quantitative
• Here-and-Now
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BLUE
• Argue Rationally • Make things work
• Generalize from specifics • Rational, unemotional
• Problem-solve logically • Consider financial aspects
• Know the bottom line • Goals & outcomes
• Critical Analysis • Realistic & present-oriented
• Solve tough problems • Efficient
• Gather facts
• Measure precisely
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• Sequential
• Safe-keeping
• Planned
• Detailed
• Implementer
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GREEN
• A rule and a place for • Stable leadership &
everything supervision
• If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it • Detailed plans & procedures
• On time • One thing at a time
• Action-oriented • Keep financial records
• Approach problems straight
practically • Neatness & protocol count
• Stand firm on issues • Disciplined & reliable
• Maintain standard of • Order & control
consistency
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• Interpersonal
• Feeling-oriented
• Teamwork
• Intuition
• Communication
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RED
• Attuned to people & • Participation & collaboration
group dynamics • Expressive, talkative, friendly
• Empathetic & nurturing • Spirituality
• Experience is reality • Personal growth
• Intuitive, understanding • Build relationships & teams
• Care about values
• Recognize interpersonal
difficulties
• Helping, coaching,
partnering
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• Creative
• Innovative
• Holistic
• Synthesizing
• Visionary
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YELLOW
• See the “big picture” • Use metaphor
• Risk-taker • Originality & imagination
• Recognize new possibilities • Curious & adventurous
• Integrate ideas & concepts • Design/Artistic
• Bend or challenge • Like variety & multi-tasking
established policies • Envision the future
• Problem-solve in intuitive • Impulsive & playful
ways
• Administering • Coaching
• Attending to Detail • Working with People
• Being in Control • Communicating
• Building Things • Building Relationships
• Establishing Order • Expressing Ideas
• Timely Implementation • Teaching/Training
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• Planning Things Out • Persuading People
• Providing Support • Being part of a Team
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Whole
Whole Brain
Brain Model
Model Communication
Communication Preferences
Preferences
BLUE YELLOW
• Facts, no Fluff • Metaphors
• Technical Accuracy • Big Picture Overview
• Articulated ideas • Imaginative
• Brief, Clear, Precise • Conceptual framework
• Critical Analysis • Exploration
• Straight forward • Visual
GREEN RED
• Details • Feelings & values
• Thoroughness • Open discussion
• Rules & Procedures • Expression
• Action Plans • Personal touch
• Explanations • Empathy & consideration
• Stay on topic • Stories & examples
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“What’s the Theory of the case?” “Challenge the Status Quo”
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• Define goals & objectives 5 • Strategize & visualize the future
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• Logically solving problems • Risk taking & experimenting
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• Critical analysis & theory • Combining & connecting concepts
• Efficiency, cost & data • Brainstorming new ideas & solutions
• Working toward quantifiable outcomes • “Big picture” perspective
Green Red
• Traditional • Team-Oriented
• Conservative • Supportive
• Organized • Personable
• Accountable • Intuitive
• Safe-Keeping • Communicator
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