ABSTRACT

Since its Californian beginnings a generation ago, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) has won world-wide recognition as probably the most powerful set of tools available for improving communication, thinking and problem-solving. Derived from the study of leading practitioners in fields as disparate as psychotherapy and selling, NLP is now used extensively in business, management, human resource development and sport. Dr Alder's Handbook brings together in one volume the ideas and skills involved in applying NLP to achieve superior performance at both the personal and the professional level. Part 1 sets out the underlying principles and introduces key concepts such as outcomes, representational systems, anchoring, modelling and reframing, together with the techniques required for putting them to work. Part 2 shows how to use NLP in training, selling, negotiating, interviewing, coaching and presentation. Throughout the text there are examples and exercises designed to help readers profit from, rather than simply understand, the procedures described. Other valuable features include a glossary of terms and a sources and resources section containing an annotated reading list and details of organizations offering NLP training. Anyone seeking a comprehensive guide to NLP theory and practice need look no further.

part 1|4 pages

Principles and Practices

chapter 1|9 pages

The Nature of NLP

chapter 2|14 pages

Principles and Presuppositions

chapter 3|15 pages

Models for Success

chapter 4|16 pages

Well-formed Outcomes

chapter 5|14 pages

Values and Beliefs

chapter 6|11 pages

Communication Outcomes

chapter 7|15 pages

Pacing, Leading and Rapport

chapter 8|15 pages

Representational Systems

chapter 9|6 pages

Submodalities

chapter 10|17 pages

Levels and Parts

chapter 11|10 pages

Timelines

chapter 12|21 pages

Making Sense of Language

chapter 13|8 pages

Trance Without Trying

chapter 14|14 pages

Metaphors

chapter 15|14 pages

Meta Programs

chapter 16|8 pages

Anchors and Anchoring

chapter 17|14 pages

Strategies

chapter 18|8 pages

Modelling

chapter 19|9 pages

Frames and Reframing

chapter 20|10 pages

Change Techniques

part 2|6 pages

Selected Applications

chapter 21|8 pages

Training

chapter 22|6 pages

Selling

chapter 23|4 pages

Negotiating

chapter 24|4 pages

Interviews and Appraisals

chapter 25|4 pages

Coaching

chapter 26|6 pages

Speeches and Presentations