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PLUTUS · ONE-TO-ONE COACHING

Exploring your
learning preferences

A starting point for a conversation about how you approach new experiences and development.

Honey and Mumford Learning Styles Questionnaire
Prepared for your one-to-one coaching

Before you begin

Allow around 10–15 minutes for the 80 statements, plus a few minutes to reflect. There are no right or wrong answers.

  1. Think about how you usually behave, rather than how you feel you should behave.
  2. Choose Agree if you agree more than you disagree. Otherwise choose Disagree.
  3. Choose one answer for every statement. If it depends on the situation, choose the answer that is usually closest.
  4. Bring your completed questionnaire to our session. We can explore anything that felt unclear or difficult to answer.
A conversation starter, not a label
Use this to reflect on your current preferences, not to assess your ability or decide which learning opportunities to avoid. We will explore examples, exceptions and approaches you might like to try.

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Plutus Training & Coaching | One-to-one coaching | v1.2
Questionnaire: Peter Honey and Alan Mumford. Reformatted from the supplied copy.
YOUR RESPONSES · 1 OF 4

Statements 1–20

Choose one answer per statement: agree more, or disagree more.

StatementAgreeDisagree
1.I have strong beliefs about what is right and wrong, good and bad.
2.I often act without considering the possible consequences
3.I tend to solve problems using a step-by-step approach
4.I believe that formal procedures and policies restrict people
5.I have a reputation for saying what I think, simply and directly
6.I often find that actions based on feelings are as sound as those based on careful thought and analysis
7.I like the sort of work where I have time for thorough preparation and implementation
8.I regularly question people about their basic assumptions
9.What matters most is whether something works in practice
10.I actively seek out new experiences
11.When I hear about a new idea or approach I immediately start working out how to apply it in practice
12.I am keen on self discipline such as watching my diet, taking regular exercise, sticking to a fixed routine, etc.
13.I take pride in doing a thorough job
14.I get on best with logical, analytical people and less well with spontaneous, "irrational" people.
15.I take care over the interpretation of data available to me and avoid jumping to conclusions
16.I like to reach a decision carefully after weighing up many alternatives
17.I'm attracted more to novel, unusual ideas than to practical ones
18.I don't like disorganised things and prefer to fit things into a coherent pattern
19.I accept and stick to laid down procedures and policies so long as I regard them as an efficient way of getting the job done
20.I like to relate my actions to a general principle
Plutus Training & Coaching | One-to-one coaching | v1.2
Questionnaire: Peter Honey and Alan Mumford. Reformatted from the supplied copy.
YOUR RESPONSES · 2 OF 4

Statements 21–40

Choose one answer per statement: agree more, or disagree more.

StatementAgreeDisagree
21.In discussions I like to get straight to the point
22.I tend to have distant, rather formal relationships with people at work
23.I thrive on the challenge of tackling something new and different
24.I enjoy fun-loving, spontaneous people
25.I pay meticulous attention to detail before coming to a conclusion
26.I find it difficult to produce ideas on impulse
27.I believe in coming to the point immediately
28.I am careful not to jump to conclusions too quickly
29.I prefer to have as many resources of information as possible - the more data to think over the better
30.Flippant people who don't take things seriously enough usually irritate me
31.I listen to other people's points of view before putting my own forward
32.I tend to be open about how I'm feeling
33.In discussions I enjoy watching the manoeuvrings of the other participants
34.I prefer to respond to events on a spontaneous, flexible basis rather than plan things out in advance
35.I tend to be attracted to techniques such as network analysis, flow charts, branching programs, contingency planning, etc.
36.It worries me if I have to rush out a piece of work to meet a tight deadline
37.I tend to judge people's ideas on their practical merits
38.Quiet, thoughtful people tend to make me feel uneasy
39.I often get irritated by people who want to rush things
40.It is more important to enjoy the present moment than to think about the past or future
Plutus Training & Coaching | One-to-one coaching | v1.2
Questionnaire: Peter Honey and Alan Mumford. Reformatted from the supplied copy.
YOUR RESPONSES · 3 OF 4

Statements 41–60

Choose one answer per statement: agree more, or disagree more.

StatementAgreeDisagree
41.I think that decisions based on a thorough analysis of all the information are sounder than those based on intuition
42.I tend to be a perfectionist
43.In discussions I usually produce lots of spontaneous ideas
44.In meetings I put forward practical realistic ideas
45.More often than not, rules are there to be broken
46.I prefer to stand back from a situation
47.I can often see inconsistencies and weaknesses in other people's arguments
48.On balance I talk more than I listen
49.I can often see better, more practical ways to get things done
50.I think written reports should be short and to the point
51.I believe that rational, logical thinking should win the day
52.I tend to discuss specific things with people rather than engaging in social discussion
53.I like people who approach things realistically rather than theoretically
54.In discussions I get impatient with irrelevancies and digressions
55.If I have a report to write I tend to produce lots of drafts before settling on the final version
56.I am keen to try things out to see if they work in practice
57.I am keen to reach answers via a logical approach
58.I enjoy being the one that talks a lot
59.In discussions I often find I am the realist, keeping people to the point and avoiding wild speculations
60.I like to ponder many alternatives before making up my mind
Plutus Training & Coaching | One-to-one coaching | v1.2
Questionnaire: Peter Honey and Alan Mumford. Reformatted from the supplied copy.
YOUR RESPONSES · 4 OF 4

Statements 61–80

Choose one answer per statement: agree more, or disagree more.

StatementAgreeDisagree
61.In discussions with people I often find I am the most dispassionate and objective
62.In discussions I'm more likely to adopt a "low profile" than to take the lead and do most of the talking
63.I like to be able to relate current actions to a longer term bigger picture
64.When things go wrong I am happy to shrug it off and "put it down to experience"
65.I tend to reject wild, spontaneous ideas as being impractical
66.It's best to think carefully before taking action
67.On balance I do the listening rather than the talking
68.I tend to be tough on people who find it difficult to adopt a logical approach
69.Most times I believe the end justifies the means
70.I don't mind hurting people's feelings so long as the job gets done
71.I find the formality of having specific objectives and plans stifling
72.I'm usually one of the people who puts life into a party
73.I do whatever is expedient to get the job done
74.I quickly get bored with methodical, detailed work
75.I am keen on exploring the basic assumptions, principles and theories underpinning things and events
76.I'm always interested to find out what people think
77.I like meetings to be run on methodical lines, sticking to laid down agenda, etc.
78.I steer clear of subjective or ambiguous topics
79.I enjoy the drama and excitement of a crisis situation
80.People often find me insensitive to their feelings
Plutus Training & Coaching | One-to-one coaching | v1.2
Questionnaire: Peter Honey and Alan Mumford. Reformatted from the supplied copy.
YOUR RESULTS

Your learning preferences

Your scores and chart appear automatically once you have answered all 80 statements. Each Agree answer adds one point to its group; each score is out of 20.

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Activist

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Reflector

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Theorist

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Pragmatist

Your scores at a glance

Complete all 80 statements to reveal the bars.

Your learning preference scoresComplete all 80 statements to see your chart.05101520Activist—Reflector—Theorist—Pragmatist—

Number of Agree answers · scale 0–20

Using your results

Longer bars mean you agreed with more statements in that group. These are raw scores, not percentages, ability ratings or a comparison with other people.

Similar scores are fine. Read all four descriptions on the next page, then discuss what fits, what surprises you and what you would like to try. No single score defines how you should learn.

Plutus Training & Coaching | One-to-one coaching | v1.2
Questionnaire: Peter Honey and Alan Mumford. Reformatted from the supplied copy.
BRING THIS TO OUR SESSION

From preferences to action

Read all four descriptions. You do not need to choose just one.

Activist — Exploring through experience. You may enjoy trying something new, sharing ideas and getting involved straight away. Variety and a chance to experiment may appeal to you. Enthusiasm can help you get started, but you may move on before reviewing what happened. In coaching, try a short role-play or practical challenge, followed by a pause to reflect and plan your next step.

Reflector — Taking time to review. You may prefer to listen, observe and consider several perspectives before deciding what to do. Preparation and time to think may help you contribute. Careful reflection can reveal useful insights, but waiting for more information may delay action. In coaching, use questions in advance, a short journal or thinking time, then agree a manageable next step.

Theorist — Looking for understanding. You may want to understand why an approach makes sense and how it fits into a wider picture. Clear objectives, evidence and structured explanations may appeal to you. Questioning assumptions can bring clarity, but seeking a complete explanation may hold up experimentation. In coaching, explore a useful framework, question its assumptions and test it against your own experience.

Pragmatist — Putting ideas to work. You may prefer ideas with a clear practical use and want to know how they will help with a current challenge. Examples, demonstrations and action plans may appeal to you. This focus can turn discussion into progress, but may lead you to dismiss ideas too quickly. In coaching, test one technique in a real situation and review its effect.

Plutus Training & Coaching | One-to-one coaching | v1.2
Questionnaire: Peter Honey and Alan Mumford. Reformatted from the supplied copy.