Several years ago David Allen did one of his "In Conversation" interviews with Frank Sopper, who has studied learning and cognition throughout his career.
Frank's research has found that our brains like to process information sequentially or associatively. In addition, we may be more or less cognitively activated by reading, talking, listening, moving, and observing. He developed a useful Cognitive Preference Survey. The survey is a way of getting at what your preferences are for handling information. Note the word 'preference,' because, as Frank says, the survey "is predictive of neither intelligence nor aptitude for a certain job or role."
More than most assessments, I've found that the Cognitive Preference Survey makes a difference in productivity. For example, someone who is cognitively activated by moving will benefit from a standing desk. Someone who is activated by listening more than reading might learn more effectively from audio books than printed books.
For the GTD community, Frank has come through with a generous 70% discount off the usual price of the Cognitive Preference Survey. The standard price is $100, but with coupon code jiqx6g you can find out about your cognitive preferences for $30.
You can get more information about the Cognitive Preference Survey here:
http://consulting.openbooklearning.com/survey/
If you'd like to use the discount code and take the survey:
http://store.openbooklearning.net/products_detail.php?ProductID=5
Frank's research has found that our brains like to process information sequentially or associatively. In addition, we may be more or less cognitively activated by reading, talking, listening, moving, and observing. He developed a useful Cognitive Preference Survey. The survey is a way of getting at what your preferences are for handling information. Note the word 'preference,' because, as Frank says, the survey "is predictive of neither intelligence nor aptitude for a certain job or role."
More than most assessments, I've found that the Cognitive Preference Survey makes a difference in productivity. For example, someone who is cognitively activated by moving will benefit from a standing desk. Someone who is activated by listening more than reading might learn more effectively from audio books than printed books.
For the GTD community, Frank has come through with a generous 70% discount off the usual price of the Cognitive Preference Survey. The standard price is $100, but with coupon code jiqx6g you can find out about your cognitive preferences for $30.
You can get more information about the Cognitive Preference Survey here:
http://consulting.openbooklearning.com/survey/
If you'd like to use the discount code and take the survey:
http://store.openbooklearning.net/products_detail.php?ProductID=5
