2. Workshop Plan
Introduction
Intelligence Types Test
Theoretical background
Overview of the factors covered by the assessment
Managing people according to their dominant intelligence type
Work assignment based on one’s strengths
Communicating information based on intelligence type
Coaching others to understand and make the most of their learning and information
processing style
Validation of the Intelligence Types Test
Summary of results from studies
Tidbits and insights
Integrating results from the Career Motivation Test and the Intelligence
Types Test
Question period
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3. Introduction
The theory of multiple intelligences is based on work by Howard Earl
Gardner (Harvard University)
It was introduced in 1983 in Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple
Intelligences
Traditional types of intelligence, such as fluid and crystallized IQ,
the g-factor, logic IQ, etc. fail to fully explain cognitive ability.
Traditional definitions of intelligence are lacking in ability to fully
explain performance outcomes.
The theory explores various forms or expressions of intelligence
available to cognition
Each individual manifests varying levels of different intelligences.
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4. Criteria for inclusion
Criteria for inclusion of an intelligence type are
the potential for brain isolation by brain damage,
its place in evolutionary history,
the presence of core operations,
susceptibility to encoding (symbolic expression),
a distinct developmental progression,
the existence of idiot-savants, prodigies and other
exceptional people,
support from experimental psychology and
psychometric findings.
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7. Bodily-Kinesthetic
Body smart
Key elements:
Control of one's bodily motions
and balance
Capacity to handle objects
skillfully
Sense of timing of movements
Sense of a goal of a physical
action
Turning physical responses to
reflexes (muscle memory)
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8. Bodily-Kinesthetic
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
Athletics They process knowledge
Performing arts (dancers,
through bodily sensations.
They learn best by doing
actors, musicians) something physically, acting it
Crafts out, or physically interacting
Trades with others.
New knowledge should be
Manual labor & tools
linked with real life examples.
Protective services (police,
Move around. Pace and recite
firefighters, soldiers) when learning.
Medical services (surgeons, Teach material to someone
doctors, lab workers) else
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9. Logical-mathematical
Logic smart
Key elements:
The ability to use logical
reasoning to solve a problem
Involves number and
computing skills; Ability to
perform complex calculations
Ability to work with abstract
patterns
Scientific thinking and
investigation
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10. Logical-Mathematical
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
Math, arithmetic, solving mysteries and Make charts and graphs of new
logic problems information
Proposing and testing hypotheses
Classify and categorize notes
Finding patterns, categories, logical
Use flowcharts and diagrams
relationships – figuring our “algorithms”
Using abstract, symbolic thought Use rational, logical arguments when
Sequential reasoning trying to persuade them
Inductive and deductive thinking Use if-then scenarios
Solving complex problems Write short summaries
Strategy games Take time to think about new info,
Keeping things in order considering cause-effect and other
Figuring out how things work logical relationships
IT-related stuff
Science
Detective work
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11. Linguistic
Word smart
Key elements:
Highly developed capacity to
use words effectively, in writing
or in speech
Ability to persuade, remember
information, and explain
concepts
Facility with words and
languages
Good verbal memory
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12. Linguistic
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
Writing & reading – have a way Take detailed notes
with words Keep learning journal and
Story-telling elaborate on your thoughts about
Debating and arguing learned material
Explaining things Create flash cards to memorize
Vocabulary (enjoy learning new material
Rewrite notes
words)
Public speaking, journalism Create outlines
Cross-word puzzles Talk about what you think about a
Learning new languages problem or solution
Recite or rephrase information you
Often also interpersonal learners
need to retain
Be the note taker/editor in group
project
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13. Visual-Spatial
Image smart
Key elements:
Highly developed capacity to
perceive the visual world
accurately
Capacity to understand,
imagine and represent visual-
spatial world
Ability to transform, manipulate
and recreate mental images
Good visual memory
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14. Visual-Spatial
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
Mazes & jigsaw puzzles Create mental maps of new concepts
Geometry Create conceptual maps (mind maps)
Noticing details in patterns and images Create charts and graphs to visualize
Fine arts, drawing & doodling information
Navigation and spatial orientation Create flowcharts, diagrams and
Thinking in 3D timelines
Draw pictures alongside with notes
Mental imagery
Color-code notes
Hand-eye coordination
Use flash cards
Image manipulation
Visualize goals
Graphical skills
Learn by watching an instructional
Work requiring spatial orientation
video
(pilots, sailors, architects, truck driving)
Make outlines when writing
Drawbacks:
Not great at retaining spoken words
and ideas
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15. Musical
Sound smart
Key elements:
The ability to compose and
perform musical patterns, and
recognize pitches, tones, and
rhythms
Sensitive to and aware of
sounds that other might miss
Good auditory memory
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16. Musical
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
Ear for music - discerning rhythm, Listen to music when learning or
pitch, timber, and tone working (instrumental music is
Producing music - playing less distracting)
instruments, vocalization, Create rhythmical rhymes or
composing, conducting mnemonics to remember
Musical memory – recognition, information
creation, reproduction of music, Auditory learners – hearing
and reflection on music something is remembered more
Awareness of sounds others might than seeing it
miss Beat out rhythms when learning
Often good at logic & math Take breaks and listen to music
Sensitive listening to others
Learning accent in foreign
languages
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17. Intrapersonal
Self smart
Key elements:
Ability to detect and discern
among one's own feelings (self-
knowledge) and the ability to use
that knowledge for personal
understanding
Ability to construct an accurate
perception of themselves and
use such knowledge in planning
and directing their life
Introspective and self-reflective
capacity; good intuition; often
introverted
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18. Intrapersonal
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
Thinking and reflection Process information alone when
Awareness of their feeling learning new things
Self-motivation Brainstorm on your own first
Complex ideas and problems Keep personal notes along with
Critical analysis original material
Related new material to personal
Deconstructing arguments
experiences
Psychology, philosophy, theology
Take time to reflect and ponder the
complexity of issues
Downside Don’t rush them into action; they need
Rumination to process information and fully
Getting lost in one’s thoughts understand before they get going
Daydreaming Watch out for time management and
Self-criticism and second-guessing project creep
oneself
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19. Interpersonal
People smart
Key elements:
Capacity to understand and
interact effectively with others
Ability to discern the moods,
temperaments, dispositions,
motivations, and desires of other
people and respond
appropriately
Effective communication and
cooperation
Highly developed empathy
Often extraverted
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20. Interpersonal
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
Leadership Learn new things in groups (study
Communication groups, project kickoff meetings).
Brainstorming Problem-solve in groups
Reading people (brainstorming, bouncing ideas off
others)
Social insight and empathy –
Assign them to projects that
reading social dynamics require significant team work
Social skills
Get them actively involved in
“Mind-reading”
brainstorming sessions
Supporting others Appoint them to even planning
Social sciences committees
Teaching, training, coaching Don’t put them into positions
Politics where they would feel isolated,
Social work unless they also have high
intrapersonal intelligence
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21. Naturalistic
Nature smart
Key elements:
Ability to discriminate among living
things (plants, animals)
Sensitivity to other features of the
natural world (clouds, rock
configurations)
The ability to understand and
classify the natural environment,
particularly vegetation and animals
Excellent observation skills
Strong interest in nature
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22. Naturalistic
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
Categorizing things Learn outside whenever
Understanding anything to do possible
with nature Classify things into categories
Being in tune with nature
Relate abstract information to
Have a way with animals
something concrete in nature
Environmental sciences
Take breaks and go for a walk,
Agriculture
play with an animal or watch a
Geology & mineralogy
nature video
Meteorology & astronomy
Use nature as a reward when
Zoology & oceanography
you accomplish a goal
Botany
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27. Gender differences
Women scored higher on: Men scored higher on:
Linguistic (+6) Logical-
Visual-Spatial (+4) Mathematical (+11)
Interpersonal (+3) Bodily-Kinesthetic
Musical (+2) (+4)
Intrapersonal (+2)
Naturalistic (+2)
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28. Interesting Tidbits
When trying to come with ideas for a project,
23% indicated that inspiration strikes when they
spend some quiet time alone reflecting on the project
(Intrapersonal);
16% indicated that inspiration strikes when they
systematically analyze and consider all alternatives
(Logical);
17% indicated that inspiration strikes when reading
material related to the project (Linguistic).
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29. Interesting Tidbits
When asked “Imagine you had to perform a new
job for just one week. Which of the following
positions could you most imagine yourself
pulling off?” the top three jobs were
Manager (40%),
Philosopher/Psychologist (40%).
Athlete/Dancer/Actor (30%),
The least likely job was Meteorologist, at 14%.
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30. Interesting Tidbits
84% indicated that the best way for them to
learn something new is to try it on their own –
this makes hands-on experience during the
onboarding process essential!
Top subjects in school:
46% chose Reading comprehension and writing
44% chose Math and/or Computer Science
39% chose Biology/Science
Music came in last with 24%.
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31. Interesting Tidbits
Birds of a feather…
Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence was most closely
correlated with Naturalistic intelligence.
Logical-Mathematical, Linguistic, and Naturalistic
intelligence were all closely correlated with
Intrapersonal intelligence.
Visual-Spatial intelligence was most closely correlated
with Musical and Naturalistic intelligence.
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32. Interesting Tidbits
What do grades got to do with it?
Those who attained average grades in school scored
highest on Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence.
Those who did well in school scored highest on
Logical-Mathematical, Linguistic, Visual-Spatial,
Intrapersonal, Naturalistic, and Musical intelligence.
And just to show that studying non-stop isn’t always
ideal: those with top grades had one of the lowest
scores on Interpersonal intelligence.
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54. Conclusion
Assess intelligence types to learn
How to communicate new ideas to a person (great for
managers and other team members)
What types of assignments the person would enjoy
and be good at
To understand how a person processes new
information
What to do to facilitate someone’s skill and knowledge
acquisition
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