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I've written before about why an information strategy is essential and how to define an information need.

But now I want to move on to developing an information strategy by first looking at how you like to learn.

Part 1: How do you learn?

You've thought about what you want and your goals and you can think about what you need in terms of information to start accomplishing your goals. Now, you need to think about how you learn.

This can be tough (I know, I've been there). Knowing how you learn will help you to locate the resources that will be the most helpful to you. All the information in the world won't help you if your brain doesn't like processing it :) Your stubborn brain will rebel every chance it gets.

Three main types of learners

1. Auditory learners -  you would rather listen to things being explained than read about them

2. Visual learners - you learn best by looking at graphics, watching a demonstration, or reading

3. Kinesthetic learners - you process information best through a "hands-on" experience, like writing

To really absorb information and use it in your strategy, you need to know what kind of learner you are. Most people usually are a mix of all three with one that they strongly prefer.

I found I learn best through hands-on experience. I still write pages of notes when I need to work something out in my mind. Even when I'm listening to or watching something, I need to write notes to really work it out in my head.

What kind of learner do you think you are? Write it down :) 

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