HBDI = Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument
I was
fortunate enough (some time ago now) to take an Elite Consulting skills course.
As part of the course, I had my HBDI profile taken, and this is what I got:
Quadrant| A |
B | C | D |
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Preference Code| 1 | 1 | 3 |
1 |
Adjective Pairs| 11 | 7 | 1 |
5 |
Profile Scores| 119 |
69 | 33 |
69 |
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If you ever get an opportunity to have your HBDI profile
taken, or simply want to know, I’d recommend it. To show you how useful it is,
I’m going to show you what my HBDI profile tells me about myself - seriously, I’d
be surprised if anyone’s interested in this, but it’s useful a reference for me.
I think the real value of HBDI is helping you to understand others and what
makes them tick.
Note: Apologies for
a certain amount of repetivity in what follows.
Dominant in the Upper Left / A / Rational Quadrant
Logical,
Quantitative, Analytical, Technical, Factual
+ Mathematical,
Problem solving
My skills:
Analysis,
Evaluation, Qualification, Technical, Financial, Feasibility studies, Critical
assessment
My style:
Rational,
Thorough, Precise, Logical, Authoritative
But I can appear:
Rigid, Ruthless,
Cold and calculating, Short term, Limited by the need for proof/explanations
Key descriptions:
Analytical, Facts,
Performance, Financial, Rational
Typical
Professions:
Doctors,
Engineers, Lawyers, Bankers
Typical Types:
Quantitative,
Intellectual, Technical
Special Interests:
Performance,
Efficiency, Function, Value
More on
Professions:
Military, Cartographer,
Geographer, Surveyor
Aviation: Technician,
Pilot, Air Traffic Controller
Engineering: Aeronautics,
Electronics, Telecommunications, Oil, Data Processing
Finance: Transactor,
Banker, Stock Exchange Trader
Law: Lawyer,
Magistrate, Jurist, Notary, Auctioneer, Bailiff
Medicine: Veterinary,
Surgeon, Doctor, Ophthalmologist, Physiotherapist, Radiologist, Dentist
Research: Biologist,
Chemist, Botanist
Preferences:
Analysis, Is
logical, Is critical, Is realistic, Knows about money, Knows how things work,
Quantifies/Likes numbers
A Quadrant: Analyse
Technical
Intellectual
thinking
Logical,
Analytical, Problem solving, Test & prove, Knows how things work
Factual, Critical,
Rational, Realistic, Rigorous thinking, Knows the basis of things
Financial,
Numerical, Quantitative, Mathematical, Knows about money
Key Descriptors:
Factual,
Quantitative, Critical, Rational, Mathematical, Logical, Analytical
Work Elements:
Analytical,
Technical, Problem Solving, Financial
HBDI Preference Code
From the table above, you’ll see my preference code is
1131.
Image: 1131
0.9% of the Herrmann database has the HBDI Preference
Code 1131.
“Occupations would
typically include technical, scientific or financial professions in which interfacing
with people is a relatively low priority. Work that is considered most
satisfying would include: solving tough problems, analyzing data, making things
work, building things, establishing order, bringing about change, and inventing
solutions.”
Most comfortable communication approaches may include:
Direct and to the
point,
Brief, clear and
precise information,
Well-articulated
ideas presented in a logical format,
Step-by-step
unfolding of the topic,
Providing an
overview,
Using visuals.
- but may overlook:
Eye-to-eye
contact,
The personal touch
and informality,
Concern for how
others will react
The most natural problem-solving strategies would include:
Visualization,
Free-flow brainstorming,
Intuition,
Analysis,
Building on ideas
of other team members,
Defining the
problem.
- but may not
consider:
Observing strict
procedures,
Time lines.
To make a decision, a person with this profile may ask:
Have I seen all the
hidden possibilities?
Do I have all the
facts?
How will others be
affected?
But may overlook:
The details,
An appropriate
sequence.