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Myers Briggs Type Indicator, MBTI, personality types, extrovert, introvert, thinker, feeler, sensor, intuitive, judger, perceiver
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MBTI:Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
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In t roduct ionWhat is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?
Used to understand
normal personality differences
Measures preferences for human decision-making
Explains how we interact with others
Four main categories
16 personality
types
Used by thousands of corporations worldwide
Usually an assessment
or questionnaire
(Source: Tieger)
•Extrovert or Introvert
E or I
•Sensor or Intuitive
S or N
•Thinker or Feeler
T or F
•Judger or Perceiver
J or P
The 16 Personalities
Four categories for thinking and behaving (choose one in each):
(Source: Engleberg)
Extrovert vs. Introvert
E X T R O V E R T S
Extroverts focus
their attention
and energy
outward.
• Talkative, think out loud
• Outgoing• Enjoy working in
groups• Use gestures
while speaking• Dominate
conversations• Don’t listen to
others, easily distracted
Barack Obama Sandra Bullock Oprah Winfrey Robin Williams
(Sources: Engleberg, Hamilton, Tieger)
Extrovert vs. Introvert
I N T R O V E R T S
Introverts focus their
attention and
energy inward.
• Quiet, private• High
concentration• Prefer to work
alone• Hate being put
on the spot• Think before
they speak• Process
emotions internally
Julia Roberts Albert Einstein Meryl Streep Michael Jackson
(Sources: Engleberg, Tieger)
What is your most natural energy orientation?
“Speak up introvert!” says the extrovert.
“Shut up and listen extrovert!” thinks the introvert.
In any given situation, a person will tend to direct their
energy inward or outward (introvert or extrovert).
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)
Sensor vs. Intuitive
SENSOR
• Factual and detail-oriented
• Precise and practical
• Concentrate on one task at a time
• Prefer regulations
• Step-by-step explanations
• Follow directions
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)
Sensor vs. Intuitive
INTUITIVE
Intuitives are interested in connections
between facts as well
as the possibilities
of the information.
• See the big picture
• Innovative and creative
• Work in bursts of energy
• Trust their gut feelings or hunches
• Theoretical explanations
• Prefer to learn new skills
Tim Berners – contributor to the invention of the World Wide Web
Mohandas Gandhi Marilyn Monroe
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)
Sensing part of the brain:
• Uses the 5 senses
• Organizes specific details
• Past and present based
Intuitive
part of the brain:
• Seeks to interpret overall patterns
• Speculates on possibilities
• Mostly future based
Which way of perceiving is most "automatic"?
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)
Thinker vs. Feeler
T H I N K E R
Thinkers make
decisions based on
impersonal, objective, and logical
criteria.
• Task-oriented and objective
• Analytical; able to make difficult decisions
• Appear unemotional and aggressive
• Motivated by achievement
• Argue/debate frequently
• Decide with their head
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)
Thinker vs. Feeler
F E E L E R
Feelers make
decisions based on
their personal
values and how they feel about
the choices.
• People-oriented and subjective
• Friendly; help others
• Sensitive empathetic, diplomatic
• Seek harmony; avoid conflicts
• Motivated by appreciation
• Decide with their hearts
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)
Which way of making decisions is most
natural?
Thinkers are DETACHED:
Objectively analyze
problems
Systematically and logically
form conclusions
Feelers are ATTACHED:
Subjectively analyze
problems using personal
values
Globally and emotionally
form conclusions
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)
Judger vs. Perceiver
J U D G E R
Judgers prefer a
structured and fairly
predictable environment to settle
things.
• Structured and organized
• Punctual – pay attention to time
• Plan ahead• Take
responsibilities seriously
• Work first, play later
• Prefer schedules and rules
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)
Judger vs. Perceiver
P E R C E I V E R
Perceivers prefer to
experience the world,
so they keep their
options open and
are comfortable
adapting.
• Flexible, curious, open-minded
• Less aware of time – often late
• Like freedom and spontaneity
• Procrastinate - end up in a frenzy
• Play first, work later
• Question the need for rules
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)
What’s your "action orientation" towards the
outside world?
Judgers approach the outside world with a plan:• Organize surroundings• Always prepared• Work towards closure and completion
Perceivers approach the outside world as it comes:• Adopting and adapting to surroundings• On-the-go attitude• Receptive to new opportunities and
changing plans
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)
Conclusion
Thousands of companies use the MBTI assessment in the workplace for many reasons:• Easy-to-use instrument• Produces insightful reports about employees• Helps determine if someone fits the job• Free compared to professional evaluations• Meets commonly accepted psychometric reliability standards
(Sources: Reinhold, Tieger)
How to find your MBTI personality type:
Take the test!(See handout for
instructions)THE END
Works Cited
Engleberg, Isa N., and Dianna Wynn. "Understanding Relationships." Think
Communication. Boston: Pearson/Allyn & Bacon, 2011. 132 - 135. Print.
Hamilton, Diane. "Introverts and Extroverts: Which Type Prefers Social Networking? «
Dr. Diane Hamilton's Blog." Dr. Diane Hamilton's Blog. Word Press, 09 Oct. 2010.
Web. 05 Dec. 2011. <http://drdianehamilton.wordpress.com/2010/10/09/introverts-
and-extroverts-which-type-prefers-social-networking/>.
Reinhold, Ross. "Myers Briggs Test | MBTI Personality Types." Myers Briggs MBTI
Personality Types | Personality Pathways. Personality Pathways, 12 Dec. 2006.
Web. 05 Dec. 2011. <http://www.personalitypathways.com/type_inventory.html>.
Tieger, Paul. "Take Our Free PersonalityType.com Assessment." Welcome to
Personality Type! Personality Types, 19 Mar. 2009. Web. 04 Dec. 2011.
<http://www.personalitytype.com/career_quiz>.