Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) was created in the 1970s by Richard Bandler whom is a computer scientist and Gestalt therapist as well as Dr. John Grinder whom is a linguist and therapist. NLP is a concept utilized to help with communication and is beneficial in many ways however is particularly useful if used for self development. Largely what NLP does is enable a heightened awareness and control of oneself, it improves a persons ability to appreciate another persons feelings and behaviors which results in more empathy and better cooperation.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming is a very in depth concept and can not be simply explained in a blog as there have been many books as well as training courses that teach the concept. Below are some of the Operational Basics of how the Programming works, I believe they can be utilized in not only presentations but also in how to be persuasive.

1)   Know what outcome you want to achieve

2)   Have a clear understanding of if you are pushing forward or away from your desired outcome

3)   Practice being flexible with your behavior to get your desired outcome

4)   Take action now

Largely the idea is you need to have a detailed understanding of exactly what you are looking to achieve and having the emotional intelligence to know if you are moving forward or not and changing your behaviors to try a different approach.

There are distinct presumptions you must understand the concept which is a backdrop or of what NLP is based on. Some of the most important as I see it are below:

1)   The meaning of communication is the response you get

2)   Language is a secondary representation of experience

3)   The mind and body are parts of the same cybernetic system and affect each other

4)   Behavior is geared towards adaptation

5)   Present behavior represents the very best choice currently available to a person

6)   “Possibility in the World” or “’Possible for me” is only a matter of how

7)   There is no such thing as failure; only feedback

If you are further interested in the concept read the original article attached for some additional introduction into the subject.

http://www.businessballs.com/nlpneuro-linguisticprogramming.htm

Has anyone out there ever used Neuro-Linguistic Programming in their life? Please share if you have had either positive or negative results from utilizing the concept!