Is your leadership style like one of these leaders in business?
Since I did my doctoral research (1979 to 1983) into the impact of teaching style on learning style and learning results I have based all of my speaking and consulting work on the following premises.
If I can grasp or access your basic THINKING STYLE
Once your scores show, discover more detailed information about the four primary M.I.N.D. Design Styles (leading, communicating, teaming, creative thinking) by clicking on the individual style names
for the 4 primary cognitive styles
by clicking on the highlighted primary style name (blue)
you will receive the following 4 general style reports
These four reports combined will be more accurate when you look at your
individual specific point scores, for example . . .
0 - 2 = a low score or tendency to avoid
3 - 4 = a moderate score and ability to work in that style
5 - 7 = a preference
8 - 12 = a very strong preference
MEDITATIVE * INTUITIVE * NEGOTIATIVE * DIRECTIVE
your apparent MIND Design (combined scores) can greatly impact how you...
think, learn, communicate, solve problems, lead, train and deal with conflict.
To learn more about the M.I.N.D. Design Human Style Model and System read on further in this page.
M.I.N.D. Design has been developed to aid people in understanding how their individual style can be best matched or teamed up with the styles of all the people they work with/for to produce the best results for all from the single individual to the entire corporation.
MIND and Traits - One set each Wallet Cards/Person
One Additional Feedback Pamphlet of Choice/Person.
Contact me at alan@cre8ng.com or call at 706-353-3387 to learn how to use the M.I.N.D. Design System to help you and your people better understand themselves and each other in order to improve their communicating, teaming, creative thinking and your leading.
The general use of the M.I.N.D. Design questionnaire is to introduce the importance of understanding the differences among people, whether in a working, volunteer, recreational, personal, or a family relationship.
The questionnaire is based on the idea that there are at least four separate
ways that we can approach anything we do. The questions predominantly are descriptive of personal thinking styles.
My major premise is that if I can acquire a basic understanding how
someone thinks, I then can understand how they might learn best, solve problems and communicate. Understanding these four individually or combined can help us determine how best to work with another person, one-on-one or in teams.
A person's M.I.N.D. Design (or Human Style) affects how
they approach most things:
Here are some questions that can be helped through understanding the principles of our M.I.N.D. Design scores.
Do you think your boss does things differently than you do?
Would it help you if you could understand how other people approach things at work?
Do you ever find some other people difficult to work with?
Would you like to discover how to understand basic reasons why people think, learn, solve problems or communicate differently?
Generally 67% (2/3's) of most groups have two categories combined that fit them best. Only 20 to 25% have a single category (scores of 7 or higher). The combinations usually occur in the following manner:
M&D or I&N
60 to 67%
M&I or D&N
25 to 30%
any 3
5 to 10%
all four
2 to 5%
Here are some sample differences between the 4 primary styles.
My recommendations to all audiences are the following:
accept that there are many different ways to do everything
strive to understand your own
strive to accept and understand those that contradict or challenge yours
learn from differences
strengthen yours
team the strengths of other's with yours
Conventional thinking in a culture, country or company or even a family says that there is a specific "correct" way of doing everything, either ours or someone else's. It is because of this CT that we create most of our problems.
Acceptance, understanding and teaming the best of each will always bring the greatest success. Tolerating only implies that the one who is tolerating is superior.
A Presbyterian minister shared the following insights with me years ago:
The four gospels describe Jesus in four separate manners
and they match the four primary categories of the Mind Design
What causes us to develop or choose a Mind Design or "Human Style?"
personalities we are born with
families
education - type, amount, importance of
friends
experiences
occupations
beliefs
religions
where we grew up
and nearly everything else about our lives
Can we change?
Yes, but it is better to learn to appreciate the one we have, develop our strengths and add some of the strengths of the others.
Generally maximizing one or two approaches or Mind Design categories produces success.
As a leader, teacher, parent, coach, friend it is better for us to become comfortable with our M.I.N.D. Design ("Human Style") and to learn how to modify ours slightly enough to develop understanding and rapport with people who have different ones than it is to expect all other people to change to match us.
Learn how to develop the strengths of your preferred and most natural
Creativity Explorer Dr. Robert ``Alan`` Black has 20 years of experience in architectural design, graphic design, freelance writing, and cartooning, which he combines with 41 years of experience in speaking, training, and teaching at the university level is dedicated to the development of creative thinking skills, traits, and abilities.
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Alan works with team leaders, department heads and top managers, providing leadership, communication, teamwork, creative & strategic thinking and problem solving development programs and keynotes to improve leadership excellence.
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20 years of architectural, graphic designer, freelance writing and cartooning experience combined with 41 years of speaking, training and university teaching added to his 5 university degrees: BS in Architecture, MA in Interior Architecture, MA in Visual Communication, M.Ed in Guidance & Counseling focused on Gifted, Talented & Creative Individuals plus Ph.D. in Education Psychology focused on the Development of Creative Thinking Skills, Traits and Abilities
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There is no “I” in the CRE8NG process
CRE8NG emphasizes the importance of collaboration and teamwork in the creative process. The act of creating something new and innovative requires the input and perspectives of multiple individuals working together, rather than relying solely on the ideas and efforts of one person.
By removing the “I” from “CRE8NG,” the phrase encourages a focus on the collective effort of the team and the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. In addition to emphasizing the importance of collaboration, the phrase also suggests that the creative process should be open and inclusive, with a willingness to consider and incorporate diverse perspectives and ideas.
Quality Focused Programs
Quality Focused Programs as an educator are essential for delivering effective and meaningful training. This includes staying current with industry developments and utilizing a variety of instructional methods to cater to different learning styles. A commitment to continuous improvement and gathering feedback from participants also helps to ensure that the training experience is worthwhile.
Training Leaders
Being a leading expert in creative thinking and leadership development requires a deep understanding of the industry standards. It also involves staying current with developments and trends in the field, as well as being able to effectively communicate and educate others on the subject.
Improving Communications
With Alan's experience in educational and leadership development he knows how to simply complex ideas and solutions to make it easily understood and shared with others.
Customized Experiences
Giving a customized experience means tailoring a service or product to meet the specific needs and preferences of an individual or group. It involves actively listening to and understanding the customer's requirements and using that information to personalize the experience. It also includes being flexible and able to adapt to changing needs or feedback throughout the process.
I’ve seen Alan in action at major creativity conferences all over the world: CPSI at Buffalo, ACRE in South Africa, FBC in Brasil, CREA in Italy, Istanbul in Turkey…where not? He is a bubbling vessel full of creativity facts, theories, stories, exercises, and workshops. And able of instant improvisation too!
Clare Dus
Snr. Vice President - Sensory Spectrum
Alan Black is a veritable encyclopedia on the topic of creative thinking. If you can spend time with him and deepen your own understanding.
Dr. Amy Climer
Creativity & Innovation Speaker, Trainer, Coach, and Emcee
I first met Alan a few years ago when I saw him present at the Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI). Since then, I have gotten to know him through CPSI and LinkedIn. He has a deep well of knowledge in the field of creativity. He has been teaching and learning about creativity since at least…
April Michelle
Executive director Future Problem Solving Program International, LLC.
Dr. Black generously shared this expertise at the 2020 and 2021 International Conference for Future Problem Solving Program International. Thousands of students from up to 14 countries were invited to learn about creativity through live and recorded sessions. Even though the sessions were virtual, Dr. Black masterfully engaged the audience in vital aspects of creativity.…
Kanes Rajah
Co-owner of Seven Creative Group
Alan personifies a wise and affable creativity whizz kid behind a signature bushy beard! With a very engaging style and a font of knowledge gained from the beginning of time enhanced by a string connecting never ending experiences gained around the world which he has clearly circumnavigated several times. Alan is inspiring. He has developed…
Bill Jarrad
Senior Consultant - Barwon Health
[Alan and I] worked together over a couple of months, while I finished the writing. I would explain what I was looking for, and Alan turned my thinking into just what I wanted. It was a delight working with him, and the end result was exciting as the images made my stories and memories come…
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