Whole Brain

In his brain dominance model, Herrmann identifies four different modes of thinking (thinking preferences):

A. Analytical thinking (blue)

• Key words : Auditive, logical, factual, critical, technical and quantitative.
• Preferred activities : collecting data, analysis, understanding how things work, judging ideas based on facts, criteria and logical reasoning.

B. Sequential thinking (green)

• Key words : safekeeping, structured, organized, complexity or detailed, planned.
• Preferred activities : following directions, detail oriented work, step-by-step problem solving, organization and implementation.

C. Interpersonal thinking (red)

• Key words : Kinesthetic, emotional, spiritual, sensory, feeling.
• Preferred activities : listening to and expressing ideas, looking for personal meaning, sensory input, and group interaction.

D. Imaginative thinking (yellow)

• Key words : Visual, holistic, intuitive, innovative, and conceptual.
• Preferred activities : Looking at the big picture, taking initiative, challenging assumptions, visuals, metaphoric thinking, creative problem solving, long term thinking.

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Your "Whole Brain"-profile complements your Belbin-profile - they work with different aspects of your personality.

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