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NLP Logical Levels, Part IBy Roger Ellerton Phd, ISP, CMC, Renewal Technologies Inc. www.renewal.ca The NLP logical levels (also known as the logical levels of change, the logical levels of thinking and the neurological levels) are very useful for assisting with or understanding change from an individual, social or organization point of view. They were developed by Robert Dilts and are based on the "neurological levels" proposed by anthropologist Gregory Bateson. Six Logical Levels
An Example: To gain an appreciation of how these logical levels work, assume it is 9:00 am and I am at my place of work (environment). If I don't want to be there, then I must change my behaviour. Some possible choices are: I could walk out. I could do cartwheels over to and out the door. I could start yelling and screaming with the hope someone would take me out of the building. Etc. The behaviour I select depends on my capabilities/strategies. If I am capable of performing cartwheels, then this is certainly a possibility. On the other hand, my strategy may be to have someone help me to leave (i.e. by yelling and screaming). Or, if I really don't want to work there and need some source of income, my strategy might be to become ill so that I have a medical excuse and can go on long-term disability know anyone who has done this consciously or unconsciously? The capability/strategy I choose will depend on my beliefs and values. If I believe that I can easily get another job to support my family, then becoming ill is not a choice for me. My beliefs and values are determined by my identity. If I see myself as a successful person, then it is very possible that I would hold the belief that I can easily get another job or even create a business of my own. My identity is dependent on my purpose in life the impact that I wish to have on my community, etc. Sustainable Change Making a change at a lower level (i.e. environment -- moving to a new city) may, but not necessarily, affect an upper level. However, a change at an upper level (i.e. belief) will have a distinct impact on the levels below it, as illustrated in the above example. Using Logical Levels to Explain/Understand Change The above leads to a number of interesting explanations/discoveries:
NLP can assist you in making change at the higher levels (beliefs and values, identity and spirituality/purpose) or can help you to ensure that your goals are aligned at all levels. Once this happens, your goals in life often become clear and obtained effortlessly. Other uses of the logical levels and an exercise to assist you with achieving personal congruence all of the levels are in alignment are presented in the article, NLP Logical Levels, Part II. And NLP is Much more than that! Author: Roger Ellerton is a certified NLP trainer, certified management consultant and the founder and managing partner of Renewal Technologies. He can be reached at Renewal Technologies www.renewal.ca. The above article is an extract from his book Live Your Dreams Let Reality Catch Up: NLP and Common Sense for Coaches, Managers and You. Copyright © 2003, Renewal Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. |
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