Analytical
Logical, data-driven, and focused on facts. Great at problem-solving and critical thinking.
Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument
Herrmann HBDI Assessment (Thinking Styles & Whole Brain Model)
The HBDI assessment, inspired by the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument, is a thinking styles assessment designed to help individuals and teams understand how they prefer to process information, solve problems, and communicate. Based on the Whole Brain Model, this framework highlights cognitive preferences across four distinct thinking styles.
Inside Brain offers an independent, framework-based HBDI assessment for personal and professional development.
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What It Measures
What the HBDI Assessment Measures?
This assessment explores cognitive thinking styles, focusing on how you naturally approach tasks and decisions across four modes of thinking:
Practical
Structured, organized, and detail-oriented. Excels at following processes and achieving tangible results.
Relational
People focused and empathetic. Strong at collaboration, communication, and understanding others.
Experimental
Creative and big-picture oriented. Enjoys innovation, strategic thinking, and exploring new ideas.
Rather than labeling ability or personality, the HBDI assessment reveals preferences, i.e., how you tend to think when given a choice.
Who It's For
Who This Thinking Styles Assessment Is For?
Designed for professionals, leaders, teams, trainers, coaches, HR professionals and individuals interested in self-awareness.
Professionals
- Improve communication, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness through deeper cognitive insight.
Teams
- Understand team dynamics, reduce friction, and work together more effectively.
Trainers, Coaches & HR
- Support development programs with structured insights into people and performance.
Leaders
- Gain clarity on thinking patterns to enhance decision-making, collaboration, and personal growth.
Why Take It
Why Take an HBDI (Whole Brain Model) Assessment?
Discover your thinking preferences to improve problem-solving, communication, and team effectiveness.
Self-Awareness
Understand your dominant thinking styles and uncover potential blind spots.
Better Communication
Learn how to connect effectively with people who think differently.
Teamwork & Decisions
Reduce friction and enhance collaboration in team projects and decision-making.
Adaptive Leadership
Adjust how you lead, learn, and collaborate for greater impact.
Why Take It
Why Take an HBDI (Whole Brain Model) Assessment?
Discover your thinking preferences to improve problem-solving, communication, and team effectiveness.
Identify your thinking preferences and how they influence your work, learning, and communication.
Understand how others think differently, which is essential for team collaboration and leadership.
Adapt your approach in conversations, projects, or group settings with the insights.
Build greater self-awareness for personal development, productivity, and relationship-building.
“Our team took it together. We finally understand why we clash in meetings—and how to work better.”
How It Works
Simple, Seamless Process
Start your journey to self-discovery in three easy steps.
Test Format
Self-administered test based on the Whole Brain® Model's four thinking styles.
20-25 Minutes
Takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. The test is designed to be completed quickly but accurately in just one sitting.
$19.99 One-time
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The HBDI (Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument) is based on the Whole Brain® Model, which identifies four distinct thinking styles: Analytical, Practical, Relational, and Experimental. Your assessment results show your preferences across these four quadrants.
Map How You Think
Take the HBDI® to understand your cognitive style and learn how to work smarter with others.
Takes about 15 minutes to complete.
