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Learning Styles Inventory. Enthusiastic Learners “Feel It and Do It” Learn by doing Think trial and error is a fine approach Ask: When can we start Dislikes too much detail Likes risk & change to point of impulsiveness Need the opportunity to be involved. Imaginative Learners
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Enthusiastic Learners “Feel It and Do It” Learn by doing Think trial and error is a fine approach Ask: When can we start Dislikes too much detail Likes risk & change to point of impulsiveness Need the opportunity to be involved Imaginative Learners “Feel It and See It” Learn by reflection It can be right the first time Ask: What’s the big picture Dislike moving too fast Look for ways to fit current situation into existing theories & models Need the opportunity to build knowledge Learning Styles
Practical Learners “Think and Act” Learn by testing Looks for shortest route between two points Ask: What will work Dislike anything irrational Need opportunity to prove theory through action Logical Learners “Think and Plan” Learn by plotting the course Think about cause & effect Ask: What’s the goal Dislike insufficient data Need the opportunity to flesh out the details Learning Styles
Discussion Questions For Small Groups • Do you find your style a surprise or it it a confirmation of what you had previously sensed to be true? • What 1 or 2 strengths are associated with your style? • What do people of other styles find challenging in your style • How do you feel and behave when you are in a situation with others who share your style • How do you feel and behave when a situation requires you to use a style different from your own or work with others whose style is different
How do you think your style impacts your work life interactions: • with your supervisor and/or supervisees • with your peers • with your customers • How do you think your style impacts your family and friendships?
Discussion Questions For Entire Group • What do these different styles say about the strengths and weaknesses of your current work group? • When working on a task, what does each style bring to a task? • Pick a current or past project and identify the mix of styles for an effective work group.
Implementation Questions Linked to Group Member Styles Enthusiastics – What ideas, worksheets, etc. might be put to immediate use? Imaginatives – How does what we are doing fit with other organizational development (or teambuilding or project management or ?) theories and practices? Is there anything we failed to consider in the task? Practicals – For what type of organizational (or communication or project management or ?)challenges is what we are doing best suited? Logicals – What further information do you need to feel more comfortable with our direction? Are goals clear & compelling