Neuro Linguistic Programming

As a trainer and trainer-trainer working in the driving business, I am always looking for new ways to develop my skills. I first discovered Neuro Linguistic Programming NLP in 1994 and was immediately curious about its potential for use in driver training and development.

NLP was created and developed by two highly innovative Americans, John Grinder and Richard Bandler (shown on the right) at the University of California in the early 70's. Bandler and Grinder discovered a special way to observe people who are experts in their field; as a result, the thought patterns and behaviour that lead to that expertise can be learned, replicated and taught to others. This method of studying people is called 'modeling'.

NLP is used in many areas of training, business management and therapy throughout the world. Effective 'modeling' in driving and driver training can help us to think like the experts and develop their skills in both ourselves and others.

One of the underlying principles of NLP is: 'If one person can do it, anyone can'.

Modeling projects over the years have developed a range of strategies for developing specific skills and 'fixing problems'.

The Disney Strategy For example, one well documented project modeled the way that Walt Disney thought when creating his films; as a result, there is a model that can help people to approach and solve problems in the same way as Walt.

By considering how mind, body and language affect our behaviour, NLP developers have designed strategies that include methods to cure phobias, develop spelling skills, improve self-esteem and much more besides.

Find out more with the following links...

	NLP and driving problems
	NLP and road rage
	Who's driving the car behind?
	Different levels of thought