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In NLP Meta Programs are a process by which one sorts through multiple generalizations simultaneously. As such, Meta Programs control how and when a person will engage in any set of strategies in a given context. 

What are Meta Programs?

Let me make a metaphor; In Neuro-Linguisitic Programming we have the programming part. Basically we model through the Meta Model and use all kind of useful skills to reach our goal. Now, a computer can be programmed. In sense of Meta Programs and a computer program Meta Programs are programs that writes or manipulate other programs as data, or does the work at runtime that would otherwise be done at compile time.

 

NLP and Meta Programs

In relation to Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a Meta Program is thinking pattern which determines what information a person takes note of and what information they screen out.

Use NLP Meta Programs to Understand others and yourself.

 

As a result, NLP Meta programs helps you understand how people sort and make sense of the world. They also help you understand your own values, beliefs and behaviors.

Use NLP Meta Programs to Understand others and yourself.

Remember that the outcome of NLP Meta Programs are different per happening, different per person and even different per place and time.

Use NLP Meta Programs to Understand others and yourself.

In addition, it’s not this or that, it’s a spectrum of possibilities.

Use NLP Meta Programs to Understand others and yourself.

Last but not least, if you have a way of processing the world that is limiting your success, find a way to consciously adapt it. Identifying your own meta-programs you use is a start. Once you have awareness, you can see how this shows up and what you have to change to use it for the better than you were before.

Use NLP Meta Programs to Understand others and yourself.

in which way and which sense. It helps yourself adapting new behaviors to improve communication, thinking and taking action.

Use NLP Meta Programs to Understand others and yourself.

Finally, it is not important to know all the technical names. Therefore learn to use this information by heart. It is much better to be a good coach than showing-off how good you are in all the technical terms.

Useful NLP Meta Programs you can learn easy:

In relation to Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a Meta Program is thinking pattern which determines what information a person takes note of and what information they screen out. Below a compiled list (but not limited to) Meta Programs that are useful in your NLP Coaching:

  • Source
  • Reason
  • Decision Factors
  • Chunk Size
  • Scope
  • Attention Direction
  • Stress Response

Suggested books to read more

We generated a list for your ease of mind to read more into NLP Meta Programs. Some books are hard to find, some are easy to read. Take your pick!

Last but not Least

Remember, to increase your efficiency as a NLP Practitioner, know your positive intention for the message you want to convey, build rapport and pay attention on what and how you use language. Leave people and business in a better place that where you found them, every day! Put yourself to work and start making the NLP Meta Model part of your knowledge. The sooner you start, the sooner you benefit.

Mind Tools provides NLP Practitioner and NLP Master Practitioner Trainings and Certifications. We educate you according to the renowned, latest and highest standards set by the Society of NLP. We will train you thoroughly in all the corners of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and some extras we learned from Richard Bandler directly.