Whole Brain Dominance Prespective Improving Management Productivity

Whole Brain Dominance Prespective Improving Management Productivity

Each of us has a preferred mode of thinking that affects the way we take in and process information.  A simple model developed by William “Ned” Hermann (scholar in creative thinking) which classifies four patterns to describe how brain perceives and processes information.  Four patterns mode of thinking are: 1) analytical thinking, 2) sequential thinking, 3) interpersonal thinking; 4) imagination thinking.  Not all people are using only one kind of pattern; they can use two different patterns at a time.

The adoption of whole brain thinking gives organization a chance to improve work performance and communication among employees.  Using whole brain thinking means able to utilize the thinking preference of each of the four quadrants: upper and lower part of left and right brian.

The application of whole brain dominance perspective can be used in decision making process.  Most decisions can be benefit from a process of reviewing multiple options and perspectives.  Thinkers can review situation with more flexibility with all four quadrants which can contribute to a better choice and avoids unpleasant surprises.

Another use of whole brain dominance perspective is in problem solving process. Each of four quadrants is under review in order to solve the problem from different perspective of view.  More applications of whole brain dominance perspective is to improve the team interactions and performance.  Whole brain thinking can help a team to acknowledge the differences among team members and then use those differences to make the most of the ideas of each team member.

The last, but not least, application is in the area of communication.  The whole brain process reduces the possibility of miscommunication and improves the chance of delivering the message successfully to your audience.

To sum up, Hermann’s whole brian dominance perspective can improve the productivity of management team to make effective decision, to boost problem solving ability, to enhance team work, and to ensure positive communication.