Whole Brain® Thinking for Success
Whole Brain® Thinking began in the 1970s when Ned Herrmann was leading leadership development at General Electric (GE) during a period of rapid innovation. He became fascinated by why equally capable people approached problems so differently: why some leaders thrived in analysis, others in relationships, others in structure, and others in big‑picture ideas.
Drawing on emerging research in creativity, neuroscience and performance, he began mapping these patterns and testing them with GE’s engineers, managers and teams. What emerged was a practical way to understand thinking preferences and how they shape communication, decision making and collaboration.
What the program supports
Thinking drives how people communicate, solve problems, and work together. When teams understand their own thinking preferences and those of others, they can work with clearer thinking, better decisions, and more effective communication and collaboration.
Who’s it for?
For individuals, pairs and teams who want clearer communication, better decisions and more effective collaboration.
What participants learn
Participants learn to interpret their own thinking preferences and understand how these influence their approach to work. They explore practical ways to flex their thinking, communicate with greater clarity, collaborate more effectively, and make decisions with more intention. Each person receives their own personalised thinking profile, offering insights that deepen self-awareness and support more effective ways of working.
How it helps
The experience is practical, evidence-informed and grounded in adult learning principles, strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, enhancing team alignment, and supporting more intentional, productive ways of working. It’s memorable and immediately usable, offering clear entry points for people to apply their insights in the flow of their work.
Value for participants
Greater capacity to work effectively across the organisation, through:
- clearer awareness of personal thinking strengths and blind spots
- communication that flexes to reach different audiences
- stronger appreciation of how others process information and make decisions
- everyday behaviours that build trust and reduce misunderstanding
- more balanced problem solving by drawing on diverse thinking
- clearer, more productive conversations with less friction and rework
- stronger collaboration through purposeful use of cognitive diversity
Value for your organisation
- a shared, practical language that lifts communication across teams
- clearer, more balanced decision making
- faster, more effective problem solving
- less friction, rework and avoidable conflict
- stronger cross‑functional collaboration and information flow
- better use of cognitive diversity for higher‑quality outcomes
- greater engagement and retention as people feel understood and valued
- a visible investment in human capability that strengthens your employer brand
Program format
- Delivered for individuals, pairs or teams
- Participants complete a short questionnaire that maps their thinking preferences
- Individuals: 60–90 minute personalised one‑to‑one debrief
- Pairs: ~120 minute two‑to‑one debrief
- Teams: a facilitated workshop for groups of up to 20 to ensure a clear and engaging participant experience
- Delivered in person or online
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