myers-briggs type indicator. introduction and purpose to discuss the basics of mbti and how we can...
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Introduction and Purpose
To discuss the basics of MBTI and how we can utilize it to understand our individual preferences.
To help us understand and value the preferences of others.
Agenda
Overview & history What MBTI is/is not Why it’s a useful tool Four dimensions of type
MBTI Overview & History Based on Carl Jung’s work and theory of
psychological types
“Seemingly random variations in behavior is actually quite orderly and consistent, being due to basic differences in the way individuals prefer to use their perception and judgment.”
~ Carl Jung
What MBTI Is
A tool designed to implement the theories of Carl Jung.
A tool that helps us to look at our psychological preferences and mental habits.
These preferences represent consistent and enduring patterns of how we use our minds.
Why MBTI is Useful
As a self development tool to help us evaluate our preferences.
By being aware of our own and others’ preferences, improvement can be made in areas such as: Communication Team Building Problem Solving Conflict Resolution
Four Dimensions of TypeFocus and source of energy
Extraversion
iNtuition
Information Gathering
Decision Making
Life Style Orientation
Sensing
Thinking
Judging
Introversion
Feeling
Perceiving
Focus and Source of Energy
EExtraversion Introversion
I
Focus and Source of Energy
Outer world of people and things
Inner world of thoughts and reflections
Extraversion Introversion
Extraversion Energized by the outer world Focus on people and things Tend to talk first, think later Think out loud, to reveal half-thought
ideas Find listening more difficult than
talking Easily engaged in a conversation and
may even dominate the conversation
Introversion Energized by the inner world Listen more than talk Think first, then act Rehearse things before saying them Is recharged by the peace and quiet of
having time alone Are perceived as a good listener but
feel others take advantage of and run over them
Information Gathering
SSensing Intuition
N
Information Gathering
Lives in the “here and now” & depends on the five senses
Looks for possibilities, meanings, insights, & connections
Sensing iNtuition
Sensing Focuses on facts, details, and specifics Trusts actual experience Prefers to concentrate on what you are doing
at the moment – deals with here and now Would prefer to work with facts and figures
rather than ideas and theories Prefers to do things “the way we always
have” Keepers of tradition – Do not like change
iNtuition Focuses on the big picture and possibilities Believe details are boring Find the future and possibilities intriguing Thinks about future implications Thinks about many things at once which
causes people to view you as absent-minded Trusts their gut instincts Does not like routine tasks – Can handle
change
Decision Making
TThinking Feeling
F
Decision Making
Logic and objectivity Impact on people
Thinking Feeling
Thinking
Make decisions based on logic and objectivity
Enjoy proving a point for sake of clarity Tends to see flaws Do not mind making difficult decisions Appears cool and reserved Think it is more important to be right
rather than liked
Feeling Considers others feelings when making a
decision Will overextend themselves to assist with
others needs Can easily put themselves in others shoes Prefers harmony Won’t hesitate to apologize for offending
someone Openly displays a warmth, empathy, and
compassion
Life Style Orientation
JJudging Perceiving
P
Life Style Orientation
Prefers to plan and control the outer world
Adjusts and adapts to the outer world
Judging Perceiving
Judging
Pays attention to time and is prompt Prefers to finish projects Work first, play later Likes to make a plan and stick to it Finds comfort in schedules Keeps “to do” lists Thrives on order
Perceiving
Plays first, works later Likes to keep plans flexible Prefers the freedom to be
spontaneous Are easily distracted Works in last minute spurts of energy
to complete projects Loves to explore the unknown