Communication Breakdown Among Employees?
The Answer May Lie in the Hemispheres

At least one-third of the population thinks in pictures, while the rest think in words. Picture thinkers
(visual-spatial learners) are highly creative, think outside the box, are good problem solvers, can predict
trends in business, astutely read customers, see the big picture and are able to integrate information from
a variety of sources. They are essential for the growth of any agency. Word thinkers
(auditory-sequential learners) are essential for the stability of an organization. They can orchestrate
the steps of a project from inception to completion, are mindful of the budget, attend to the details
and delegate well. Innovative organizations must include both types in order to be leaders in industry.

However, picture thinkers and word thinkers may have difficulty working together.

These two groups usually rely on different parts of the brain. Auditory-sequentials are more left-hemispheric.
The left hemisphere is linear, sequential, analytic, organized, aware of time and focused on details.
Visual-spatials are more right-hemispheric. The right hemisphere is our mental camera: it sees the
whole—the forest, while it may miss the trees. It is the seat of intuition, idea generation, creativity,
invention, synthesis, art. Everyone has two hemispheres, but, like handedness, we tend to favor
one or the other. It is important for both types to understand each other and work
collaboratively, utilizing each other’s strengths.

The Visual-Spatial Resource Access Team can facilitate communication among employees with
different conceptual and communication styles. It is frustrating for time-conscious individuals to
deal with colleagues who repeatedly miss important deadlines. It is equally frustrating for those who
see the big picture to communicate their visions to those who are not skilled at imagery.
The VSR Access Team is available to offer a thorough examination of how conceptual styles
affect the work environment, a quick test to determine participants’ styles, strategies for
success in the workplace, and suggestions for effective collaboration through
improved awareness, understanding, communication and appreciation.

For more information on bringing in speakers from the Visual-Spatial Resource Access Team
to your business or workplace, please e-mail us!

We are currently working on another book related to the visual-spatial learning style, Communication Breakdown? A Look to the Hemispheres for Answers About our Business Relationships, and would love your input! If you have a story to share about how the mixing of different learning styles has impacted the work of you and your fellow employees, we'd like to hear about it!

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