Neurolinguistic Communication Profile

The Neurolinguistic Communication Profile (NCP) assessment helps us understand how we use neurolinguistics to establish rapport and increase communication. Based on the innovative and useful Neurolinguistic Programming model, which analyzes strategies used by others and applys them for individual success. The Neurolinguistic Programming model in the NCP emphasizes the relationship between an individual's thinking and communication preference and the ability to establish rapport with another person.

The NCP focuses on assessing visual, auditory, and kinesthetic preferences to discover how participants take in information, organize it, and communicate it to others. Participants gain insight and practical tools for communicating more flexibly and effectively with others, regardless of their preferences.

The Neurolinguistic Communication Profile starts with a self-assessment that takes individuals approximately 20 minutes to complete. Individuals respond to 65 items relating to communication. The result is a set of scores in each of the three dimensions: sensory modality, thinking style, and preferred mode of expression. Combining these results produces an overall communication profile. The NCP also includes a quick assessment of rapport, allowing individuals to look at communication strengths and weaknesses with another individual.

If you intend to use this communication assessment profile in a classroom training session, then we recommend you allow approximately 90 minutes for interpretation of scores, topic discussion, debriefing, and action planning. The Facilitator Guide also offers an easy-to-follow workshop outline that expands the profile into a half-day program.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Identify personal communication preferences.
• Recognize the communication preferences of others.
• Communicate more effectively with others who communicate differently.
• Discover how to increase productivity and motivation.
• Learn how to exchange information more accurately.
• Gain flexibility in striving to match another person's communication style.

The NCP serves as a guide for establishing a quick rapport with people whose communication "styles" differ from one another. It can serve as a centerpiece for training on topics including management, coaching, teamwork, and sales.

Facilitator Guide: Order One Guide per Trainer

The Facilitator Guide includes comprehensive background information, activities, reproducible handouts, and a professional PowerPoint presentation. Facilitator support materials will be available to you as a digital download link in your order confirmation.

Paper Assessment 5-Pack: Order One Pack for up to Five Participants 

The Paper Assessment is ideal for facilitators who prefer to oversee the scoring and administration of the assessment. It includes pressure-sensitive forms for manual scoring.

Online Assessment: Order One per Participant

The Online Assessment is administered to participants through the HRDQ Assessment Center and includes personalized reporting, full-color charts, interpretive information, worksheets, and action planning. A detailed report is delivered electronically to the facilitator/administrator when complete.

QuickStart Train-the-Trainer: 1-Hour Virtual Coaching Session for This Product

QST is a convenient, one-hour virtual coaching session for first-time facilitators of this product. You'll receive personalized, one-on-one coaching with a subject matter expert who will get you up to speed quickly and accurately so you can step into the onsite with confidence. We'll answer all your questions about the facilitation of the product. And you can add additional coaching hours as needed. Your coaching session can be provided by telephone or video call and at a time of your choosing.

Facilitators will also receive an HRDQ Certificate of Completion for completing the QuickStart session. 

William L. Bearly, Ed.E., is the vice president of Organizational Universe Systems and is an information system and organizational development consultant. He pioneered the fusion of organizational development with the introduction of management information systems.

John E. Jones, Ph.D., (1935-2003) was the president of Organizational Universe Systems. He was a key contributor to training and organization development and a professor, trainer, presenter, counselor, and consultant. He received a bachelor's from Wofford College and a master's and Ph.D. in 1965 from the University of Alabama.

James P. Eicher is the creator of Cognitive Management and an author who has taught seminars and consulted for many well-known companies. He has a bachelor's degree in theoretical linguistics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a master's degree in educational psychology from UCLA.

Tony Jeary is a strategist, thought leader, and prolific author of more than 45 titles. For over two decades, he has coached the world's top CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. He partners with selected clients to clarify their visions and ensure they stay focused, resulting in carving years off their strategic visions.

Kevin Grant is a co-author of the Neurolinguistic Communication Profile.

Additional Product Resources

• PDF View/Download | The NCP Interview with author, Jim Eicher
• Webinar | The Dynamics of Rapport: Using Neurolinguistics to Improve Communication