Using NLP In Business

Many people assume that the most useful Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) technique for the business world is modelling.  However, when we apply the tools in context, using NLP in business drives successful outcomes.

In the last decade, we became more comfortable with the relationship between energy and motivation.  In fact, we now understand that feeling empowered and happy is a key driver for success.

Accordingly, the ten core NLP principles below help us define how we can use these powerful techniques in the workplace.

1. NLP Generates New Ways of Thinking And Behaving.
2. We achieve a greater level of control and influence being flexible.
3. Resistance in behaviour indicates a lack of trust.
4. Our intention and how we behave can be completely different.
5. All people are capable of change.
6. If one person achieves something, everyone can.
7. The meaning of communication is defined by the response.
8. Our perception is our reality.  What we perceive is our truth.
9. We can control our minds purposefully.  If we can control our mind, we have more control over our results.
10. Communication is important every step of the way.  Feedback nourishes everyone and perceived failure saps energy.

Indeed in 2010, when I ran NLP training in a business environment, I faced people who believed we left our emotions at home before we came to work.  Clearly, this impossible.  Of course, wherever we go, our emotions follow us.  Actually, our emotions are the underlying drivers behind motivation and achievement.  In fact, when we learn to harness our emotions, we can achieve far more than we think we can.

In summary, a happy and healthy business environment maintains clear communication, facilitates empowerment and encourages teams to use their minds to their advantage.