The HBDI identifies four quadrants of thinking styles:
A. Analyzer – Logical thinking, analysis of facts, processing numbers
B. Organizer – Planning approaches, organizing facts, detailed review
C. Personalizer - Interpersonal, intuitive, expressive
D. Visualizer – Imaginative, big picture thinking, conceptualizing.
The HBDI is used to improve communications, to help maximise team performance and to fit the right person to the right job. Specifically:
· Groups with diverse thinking are capable of significantly greater output than groups whose thinking is alike
· Learning how to manage your mental preferences allows you to more effectively interact with others
· Matching an individuals’ preferences with job requirements can dramatically improve efficiency