Information Gathering
Hands-On:
describes a concrete way of gathering information, using the five (5) senses.
A person who favors hands-on gathering of information using their five senses likes to put pieces together one step at a time and “get their hands dirty”. They trust only what they can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. They tend to focus on “what is” right now in the present moment.
Theoretical:
describes an abstract, intuitive way of gathering information, using insights and patterns.
A person who favors theoretical gathering of information by means of insights likes to put pieces together from all directions at once and use their imagination. They see patterns and possibilities everywhere. They tend to direct their attention towards “what could be” in the future.