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What is Modeling in NLP Terms
Modeling is
the heart and soul of Neuro Linguistic Programming, without which NLP
simply cannot exist, it is the process of replicating the full set of
behaviors or desirable skills of another person into two discrete parts
– the complete set of unconscious behaviors that actually performs the
skill, and the meticulous coding of such behavior or patterns into
learnable/teachable formats. In other words, this technique comes in
handy if you want to learn some skill that another person has, with the
same efficiency and performance levels he/she displays, the number of
years he/she would have spent to develop it not withstanding.
NLP
modeling is achieved by careful observation, in depth learning,
discussion, and the practicing of different dimensions of the subject's
mannerisms, thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, until the modeler can
perfectly replicate these with convincing precision and consistency.
Once able to do that, the modeler then sets out refining those copied
skills by screening certain features until those aspects that eventually
differentiate between mediocre and top performance have been identified.
A transferable/learnable model is then built based upon these findings,
and is tested extensively to see if it can be taught to others/learnt by
others.
NLP
modeling uses the same methodology of learning as a child does. In that
sense, it can be said that young children are natural modelers. They
curiously observe their parents and others around and model or absorb
their behavior, language etc. without consciously realizing the
expectations or consequences of that learning process. Further, they do
so in phenomenal speeds, something a grownup can never match in any
stage in his/her remaining life. We humans seem to lose this edge after
we go through our school education, which is assumed to be more
organized and systematic. Perhaps, the idea 'I was born wise, but
education ruined me' has its roots in this phenomenon – having lost the
natural talent to learn things spontaneously as one plods through
his/her years in school.
Coming to
the NLP technique of modeling – it lets one learn a set of targeted
techniques and skills sans any rationalization or conscious intervention
mentally. This helps the modeling person to pickup behaviors, motor
skills, and the unconscious processes the other person has without ever
attempting to translate consciously what they actually do. Switching off
the rationale aspect is somewhat similar to the 'hiding the complexity'
concept of object oriented programming. The more one starts applying
his/her senses or intelligence to see through the complexity of our
learning processes – or any process in that regard – the more difficult
it will get for the human mind to learn it. The magnified complexity of
the situation simply intimidates the mind from picking things
spontaneously.
The human
mind learns things by patterns, as well as differences in patterns.
Shadowing the person, from whom a modeler wishes to copy skills from, to
an extent, also lets one pick the skills at a totally unconscious level
and tune-in their motor skills to his/her. This is in fact a way of
developing motor skills through action rather than observation, and it
is very effective when it comes to selectively, at the same time
unknowingly, picking only those required skills meanwhile eliminating
those which are not necessary to achieve one's goal. As already stated,
if someone tries to do this consciously, he/she may take a longer time
or sometimes will not be able to do so at all. Modeling in this manner,
consciously is like seeing the world around us through a cone-shaped
funnel. Naturally, one's view will be massively blocked and the line of
sight will be very narrow. So, for effective NLP modeling, try using not
any funnel and trust your instincts.
NLP
modeling has its applications in leadership building, sports, memory
enhancement, building language skills, and improving the ability to
retain mentally complex information and dissect it as it is required
while lecturing, to name a few. To know more about NLP modeling, please
continue to search the internet, as well as checking out books at your
local library.
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