Learning Neuro- Linguistic Programming (NLP) for business series. Article 1 of 4.
How learning NLP can benefit your business.
About NLP.
Neuro-linguistic programming, also known as NLP, was developed in the 1970’s by 2 American psychologists – namely Richard Bandler and John Grinder. During the course of their research, they discovered that a person’s cognitive, sensory, communicative, behavioural and emotional capabilities, can be consciously trained to achieve personal excellence. By association, they maintained that business excellence can also be achieved.
It was an exciting innovation, and was eagerly embraced by many business people of the day. Although the initial excitement may have died down a bit, it remains a proven fact that NLP skills have improved business and personal communication, as well as creativity and goal-setting.
How NLP is useful in the business world.
NLP provides a unique set of tools and skills which can be used to improve personal performance in many areas, especially in fields relevant in business. The techniques used in NLP provide a foundation for successful communication in personal and business situations. Studies have revealed that NLP is effectively a form of resetting your brain, which will enable you to process real-time situations and realise that some aspects can be changed, and also help you to create improvements, using the most effective NLP techniques.
NLP skills have the potential to improve communication with others in the workplace, set and achieve realistic goals, create innovative thinking, as well as show you how to better understand the needs of customers. As a bonus, will also learn how to motivate customers who are interested in doing business with you.
What about the employees?
Studies have shown that the foundation of any successful business is the productivity and morale of the workforce. When correctly applied by employers, NLP can improve staff confidence, team performance, and provide customers with an excellent product. Satisfied customers have the potential to help increase sales by spreading the word of great service and great products at your company.
As a business owner, or manager, embarking on an NLP training course can help to break through certain fears experienced by employees, which may be affecting productivity. These can include a fear of failure or a fear of making a mistake which may incur the displeasure of the manager.
An owner or manager, well-versed in the techniques of NLP, will be able to effectively communicate with employees and help them to eliminate these fears. Once employees understand that honest, open, communication with employers is the key to success, they will be motivated to do the best that they can without fear or favour.
NLP techniques put emphasis on quality, customer care, and thoughtful communication with all business and company role-players.
How you will benefit on a personal level from NLP training.
NLP is a personal development discipline that will assist you to understand the human potential and how to communicate with others on a much deeper level than that which is usual.
Here are some of the ways you will benefit on a personal level:
· Offers a sound basis for effective management and leadership.
· Improve communication with other people and strengthen social skills.
· Help you to identify new opportunities for personal growth.
· Learn how to set realistic goals so that you have an excellent chance of achieving your goals.
· Connect with people, whether family, friends, or business people, in a more genuine and positive manner.
· NLP training will help you to connect to your personal values which will enhance your relationships with people in your private life, as well as those in your business life.
There are many other benefits that you will discover as you begin to put into practice what you have learned about NLP techniques and skills.
Is this course for you?
This course is directed at people who want to use NLP techniques and skills to promote positive growth in both their business and professional developments.