This article explains the Life Styles Inventory™ (LSI)—what it measures, who it’s for, how accreditation works, and key watchouts for using it in BTS programs. LSI combines a self-description (LSI 1) and feedback from others (LSI 2) and plots results on the Circumplex across 12 thinking/behaviour styles grouped into Constructive, Passive/Defensive, and Aggressive/Defensive clusters.
Introduction & Purpose
LSI helps individuals understand the thinking patterns that motivate behaviour (LSI 1) and how others interpret those behaviours (LSI 2), providing a foundation for insight and development. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Results are presented on the Circumplex, which maps 12 styles and highlights constructive versus defensive patterns that relate to effectiveness, relationships, and wellbeing.
Target Audience
- Participants & Coachees: Build self-awareness and targeted action plans from LSI 1 & LSI 2 feedback.
- Leaders & Teams: Link thinking styles to performance, relationships, and stress management.
- Accredited Practitioners: Administer, interpret, and debrief LSI results in client engagements.
What LSI Measures & Reports
- LSI 1 (Self-Description): Identifies thinking styles that help or hinder effectiveness.
- LSI 2 (Description by Others): Shows how others perceive your behaviour and interact with you.
- Circumplex Profile (12 styles): Styles are grouped into Constructive, Passive/Defensive, and Aggressive/Defensive clusters.
- Reliability & Validity: The LSI demonstrates strong internal reliability and validity in measuring perceived behaviour.
Using LSI in Programs
- Development Approach: LSI supports a step-by-step process—know current styles, reflect on impact, decide what to change, and commit to action.
- Action Planning: Focus on increasing one or two constructive styles and reducing the highest defensive styles tied to your goals.
- Retesting Window: Because styles can change with context, consider re-testing after 3–6 months to gauge progress.
Accreditation & Access
Who can purchase/use LSI ILF & Composite Reports? Accreditation in LSI Item-Level Feedback (LSI ILF) is required for new users before these reports can be purchased and used.
Programme components (complete within ~6 months): Styles Workshop, Personal Coaching session with your own LSI ILF, Accreditation Exam, and an Accreditation Project (LSI ILF or LWS).
How online accreditation is delivered: A blended path of self-paced learning, group webinars, peer coaching, and one-on-one debriefing.
Workshop flow (typical): Foundations (three half-day sessions), Technical (two days), and a Practice-Share workshop.
Administration & Logistics
- Attendance & Platform: Online accreditation typically runs on Zoom and expects 100% attendance and a distraction-free environment; a 2-hour 1:1 debrief of your LSI results is included.
- Time commitments: Approx. 26 hours of workshop time plus 8–12 hours of self-study during Steps 1–3; personal debrief ~2 hours.
Watchouts & Considerations
- Accreditation is individual: The right to purchase/debrief LSI ILF resides with the accredited practitioner, not the organisation; you may not train others to debrief without HS accreditation.
- Confidentiality: Feedback from LSI 1 & 2 is yours to use as you see fit; treat it as developmental input.
- Development, not diagnosis: LSI is a self-development tool linking thinking → behaviour; profiles can change over time with practice and context.
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