About NBI
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For hundreds of years scientists have been looking into the fascinating world of the brain and its processes. Why do we think, communicate and behave the way we do?
What explanations exist for these differences within a family, between siblings, even twins?
We talk about IQ and memory, and discuss creativity and its relevance in an ever-changing world.
At the Kobus Neethling Institute (KNI), years of research by internationally acclaimed South African, Dr Kobus Neethling, has culminated in the development of the NBI system of thinking preference assessments.
These assessments provide crucial insights into an individual's preference towards left-brain thinking, right-brain thinking and the various combinations there of.
By no means does the NBI system imply that a person thinks in or with only one part of his/her brain - that's just not possible! We always use all of our brain to think.
What the NBI system does evaluate, is the natural preferences or dominances of our thinking.
Let’s simplify this - if you are right handed, you use your right hand more often than your left hand when doing tasks. That does not mean that you do not have a left hand, that you do not need a left hand or that you never use your left hand. Not at all. It simply means that there is a comfort and familiarity in using your right hand, a natural “go to” when doing things.
NBI assessments allow us to evaluate your thinking “go to”.
In a real life example, let's imagine two scenario's with a visual, big picture, future-thinker:
1) When this person has to choose a career and happens to land in a position that requires of him to keep meticulous records of stock day after day, he will be very bored and drained. He may be able to do the job adequately but it will provide no joy and will be difficult to sustain.
2) Let's say the above described child has to study history and is made to sit at a desk and make bullet point notes for 90 minutes after which he can have a 10 minute break. The child will most likely not memorise the information optimally, as it is not aligned with his natural preference. This will inevitability influence the child's marks (and his self-esteem and self beliefs) directly.
"So what?", you may ask.
A lot, I'd say. If we desire to fit into our individual and unique roles in life, have less stressful relationships, have a satisfying career etc., we simply must make the effort to understand these preference
Parents should endeavour to discover the brain profiles of their children and help them to apply the information to studying, subject choices, career choices.
Employers must know this information to correctly identify who is the right employee for a specific position or promotion.
Teachers need to know and understand brain profiles, to teach in such a manner that all the children in their class can hear and understand the subject matter.
The way this information can be applied is without a ceiling.
What explanations exist for these differences within a family, between siblings, even twins?
We talk about IQ and memory, and discuss creativity and its relevance in an ever-changing world.
At the Kobus Neethling Institute (KNI), years of research by internationally acclaimed South African, Dr Kobus Neethling, has culminated in the development of the NBI system of thinking preference assessments.
These assessments provide crucial insights into an individual's preference towards left-brain thinking, right-brain thinking and the various combinations there of.
By no means does the NBI system imply that a person thinks in or with only one part of his/her brain - that's just not possible! We always use all of our brain to think.
What the NBI system does evaluate, is the natural preferences or dominances of our thinking.
Let’s simplify this - if you are right handed, you use your right hand more often than your left hand when doing tasks. That does not mean that you do not have a left hand, that you do not need a left hand or that you never use your left hand. Not at all. It simply means that there is a comfort and familiarity in using your right hand, a natural “go to” when doing things.
NBI assessments allow us to evaluate your thinking “go to”.
In a real life example, let's imagine two scenario's with a visual, big picture, future-thinker:
1) When this person has to choose a career and happens to land in a position that requires of him to keep meticulous records of stock day after day, he will be very bored and drained. He may be able to do the job adequately but it will provide no joy and will be difficult to sustain.
2) Let's say the above described child has to study history and is made to sit at a desk and make bullet point notes for 90 minutes after which he can have a 10 minute break. The child will most likely not memorise the information optimally, as it is not aligned with his natural preference. This will inevitability influence the child's marks (and his self-esteem and self beliefs) directly.
"So what?", you may ask.
A lot, I'd say. If we desire to fit into our individual and unique roles in life, have less stressful relationships, have a satisfying career etc., we simply must make the effort to understand these preference
Parents should endeavour to discover the brain profiles of their children and help them to apply the information to studying, subject choices, career choices.
Employers must know this information to correctly identify who is the right employee for a specific position or promotion.
Teachers need to know and understand brain profiles, to teach in such a manner that all the children in their class can hear and understand the subject matter.
The way this information can be applied is without a ceiling.
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F.A.Q
How are NBI profiles done?
NBI profiles are questionnaires done online.
Individuals have the option of completing their profile at home in their own time or can complete the profile at TFSA offices.
Individuals have the option of completing their profile at home in their own time or can complete the profile at TFSA offices.
What does a NBI profile report look like?
The NBI Brain Profile report is a 5 to 8 page report containing descriptions and explanation of the person's unique profile. It describes each quadrants (and dimension if the report was done for an adult/senior student) in detail.
It also contains a circle diagram/graph as an visual presentation of the report results.
It also contains a circle diagram/graph as an visual presentation of the report results.
What are the uses of NBI profiles?
Since our thinking influences how we behave, communicate, take in information, study, which careers would be appropriate and the like, the uses of NBI Brain profiles are vast!
NBI profiles aim to help:
NBI profiles aim to help:
- you understand your unique thinking preferences, communication style etc.
- you better understand those you relate to on a daily basis
- parents understand and resolve conflict with their children
- students with their study styles and subject choices
- students make informed career choices
- resolve conflicts in personal and professional life
- make the best possible choice when wanting to redirect to a new career
- improve the level of creativity and leadership in business
- select the best-suited employees for new positions
- develop effective teams
- retain valuable employees
- develop the whole-brain mental edge in your sport
Can an NBI brain profile help me choose an employee?
The NBI profiles can add great value the workplace.
Each postiontion in the workplace requires a specific set of thinking preferences and skills.
When an employer is wanting to employ a candidate for a specific position, it is critical to understand the candidate's thinking preferences and compare it to the thinking required by the specific position before making a final decision.
The NBI institute has various job profiles on hand to which employers can compare their candidates profile to, OR the employer can choose to set up their own Job Profile for the position, setting up a unique profile, specific to their business, to which the candidate's brain profile report can be compared.
Each postiontion in the workplace requires a specific set of thinking preferences and skills.
When an employer is wanting to employ a candidate for a specific position, it is critical to understand the candidate's thinking preferences and compare it to the thinking required by the specific position before making a final decision.
The NBI institute has various job profiles on hand to which employers can compare their candidates profile to, OR the employer can choose to set up their own Job Profile for the position, setting up a unique profile, specific to their business, to which the candidate's brain profile report can be compared.
