Neuro Linguistic Programming

We've selected a few Meta Programs for discussion, the ones we believe it's most useful to understand. As you read them you'll find you can identify your own or those of other people you know well. None of the patterns listed is better than its polar opposite but some are more useful in certain situations. When you're brainstorming, for instance, it's useful to spend time coming up with lots of ideas (the options pattern). But when you need to make progress, this filter may mean you're not as focused as you could be on getting the job done.

'Towards' or 'away from'

Chris is a Sales Manager who's full of energy. People often describe him as 'achievement-oriented', because he's always trying to beat his targets and get a bonus. He's got his eyes set on a holiday cottage in France. Chris joined his present company because he knew it would give him the opportunity to move forward in his career. If he hasn't got a clear goal, he can easily become demotivated.

Bill's in his present job because he didn't like his last company. He gets stuck into each task he's set, whether it's writing a project report or preparing implementation plans, with