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NLP Modelling is known as the core activity of Neuro Linguistic Programming.
Since NLP was founded on the basis of NLP modelling which was done by NLP founders - Dr. John Grinder, Richard Bandler and Frank Pucelik.
Modelling is a method of learning that involves unconsciousand conscious process of imbibing and assimilating by imitation.
All of us have been naturally doing this process, right from learning to tie shoelaces, to learning an accent, making us very natural modellers.
As an individual grows up through the years, their values, beliefs, behaviours and habits are a direct reflection of what he had consciously and unconsciously absorbed and learnt and modelled.
NLP Modelling is known as the core activity of Neuro Linguistic Programming and isone of the cornerstones of any NLP course. Since NLP was founded on the basis of NLP modelling which was done by NLP founders.
Hence, John Grinder (NLP co-founder), defines Neuro Linguistic Programming as a modelling technology.
NLP Modelling enables us to accelerate our learning capabilities. Thereby shorten our learning curve, time of a skill. Hence NLP is also defined as an accelerated form of learning (this definition of NLP is based on NLP Modelling).
NLP Modelling can be explained as the process of recreating excellence from a role-model (person) of your choice.
The process of NLP modelling involves recognising and thereafter applying patterns a model does to gain the results that he/she gains.
NLP Modelling was initially applied by the co-creators of NLP- Dr. John Grinder, Richard Bandler and Frank Pucelik, who began modelling the behaviours and strategies of successful therapists - Virginia Satir, Fritz Perls and Dr. Milton Erikson.
NLP modelling helps average individuals achieve the similar results that the genius or higher performing model is achieving. Hence, it serves to accelerate an individual’s learning process as it helps you detect, learn and implement the patterns of a genius to become one.
In fact, most of the NLP techniques were developed using NLP modelling, placing it at the very core of NLP and its applications.
Some of the important components of an NLP modelling process involved recognising the linguistic and behavioural patterns of the model’s behaviour, the internal thought process—which may involve cognitive aspects—and their perspective of their environment, their physiology and communication patterns.
While Modelling and NLP Modelling are similar since both are process of learning.
However, with Modelling that we have done of our parents leads us to having similar beliefs like our parents.
Although certain beliefs which we have learnt from them, and we operate from are limiting beliefs. Since these beliefs restrict us from leading our life of full potential.
Transforming these limiting beliefs to enabling beliefs (positive beliefs) is possible through NLP techniques and an NLP coach can also facilitate that transformation to live up to your fullest potential. Infact, these techniques are also taught during the Transformative NLP Training courses.
At the same time, we also operate from enabling beliefs which we have learnt from our parents which contribute to our success, well-being and happiness.
There are several NLP Modelling methods.
I (Abhay Thhakkar) have learnt Neuro Linguistic from several NLP Trainers including founders of NLP and International NLP Trainers.
However, I would like to share the NLP Modelling method as shared by NLP co-founder - John Grinder.
1: Identifying a model of Excellence:
It involves selecting a person who you think is the best in the behaviour/aspect that you would like to model.
2: Unconscious uptake of patterning:
It involves just taking in and imbibing the aspects or pattern of behaviour of the model without questioning it and it involves taking any information without any filters or colouring it with your biases.
It happens in a ‘know-nothing state’ which can be accessed through techniques taught in the New Code NLP course offered as a part of the Transformative NLP Training.
Entering this state enables us to get a more complete and effective representation of the patterning given by the model.
3: Systematic deployment of patterning:
It involves the process of you systematically applying the patterning that you have unconsciously imbibed from your model in a manner that exhibits the same level of competency as the model in the task being modelled.
4: Codify the pattern:
After step 2 and 3, this involves you as the modeller, codifying the patterns within themselves- which also includes the source.
This, as a modeller gives you more information on the pattern/behaviour that is being codified and also promotes a conscious understanding of what the model is doing to achieve excellence.
5: Testing the model
Importantly now, if you as the modeller gets the same results as the model, then the modelling project is considered successful. On the other hand, if the same results are not achieved, the process must be restarted from step 2.
Some of the applications of NLP Modelling include:
1. Understanding more about a process by engaging in ‘meta-cognition’ about the process and attaining specific outcomes.
2. Specifying the actions taken by expert performers or during optimal examples of the activity in order to repeat or refine a performance (such as in a sport or as a manager).
For example, perfecting a cover drive as performed by expert in the domain, Virat Kohli.
Training in NLP modelling enables you to take on and inculcate the best traits of the role model that you have chosen.
Therefore, NLP modelling is a wonderful tool that is used by NLP trainers worldwide to consistently achieve highly successful results. Enrolling in the Transformative NLP training and becoming an NLP coach / Life Coach / NLP Practitioner could be the perfect start to master this talent and should you choose to transform your life!
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