ABOUT MPA

Movement Pattern Analysis is a comprehensive system for assessing a person's core motivations in decision-making processes — how a person is motivated to reach decisions and take action, alone and with others. MPA is based on disciplined observation and analysis of nonverbal behaviour and has a wide range of applications, from management consulting to career guidance. Rigorous research has demonstrated the ability of MPA to predict behaviour in decision-making.

Understanding individual motivation allows people to benefit more from their potential strengths and allows teams to benefit more from the complementary potential of those in the team — leading to greater personal satisfaction, productivity and co-operative interaction. 

MPA enhances personal development and balanced decision-making — alone and in groups. MPA also provides practical guidelines for effective and strategic people management — also enabling better talent development and retention. 

BRIEF HISTORY

MPA was developed by Warren Lamb in the 1940's and '50s, building upon the innovations of movement theorist Rudolf Laban and management consultant F. C. Lawrence. 

Over 30,000 individuals—primarily those involved in senior management—have made use of MPA-Profiles, and some companies and multinational corporations have continued their success with MPA for over three decades. See coaction.dk for a list of professional references.