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MBTI – WHAT’S MY MBTI – WHAT’S MY TYPE?TYPE?

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INTRODUCTION TO TYPE INTRODUCTION TO TYPE

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““EVERYONE’S STRANGE BUT THEE EVERYONE’S STRANGE BUT THEE AND ME, AND I’M NOT SO SURE AND ME, AND I’M NOT SO SURE

ABOUT THEE!”ABOUT THEE!”Old English Saying

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MBTI – SELF ESTIMATED TYPEMBTI – SELF ESTIMATED TYPE

This presentation is designed to help you “self estimate” your MBTI type. If you choose to complete the MBTI instrument you will receive your “reported type” and a Type Report. If there are differences between your “reported” and “self estimated” types then more detailed information and assistance maybe needed to help you confirm your “best fit” type.

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TYPE PREFERENCESTYPE PREFERENCES

Where you prefer to Focus your Attention

Extraversion(E)-----------------------Introversion(I)

How you prefer to Take in InformationSensing(S)--------------------------------Intuition(N)

How you prefer to Make DecisionsThinking(T)-------------------------------Feeling(F)

How you prefer to Approach your LifeJudging(J)-----------------------------Perceiving(P)

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THE EXTRAVERSION PREFERENCETHE EXTRAVERSION PREFERENCE

Extraverts – Talk it Out Prefer to communicate by talking Think out loud; talk through ideas Learn by doing or discussing Have broad interests Sociable and expressive Readily take initiative in work and

relationships Recharge by interacting with others

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THE INTROVERSION PREFERENCETHE INTROVERSION PREFERENCE

Introverts – Think it Through Prefer to communicate in writing Think through ideas, then talk Learn best by reflection, mental practice Focus in depth on their interests May be seen as private and contained Take the initiative when the issue is very

important to them Use quiet time to recharge

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STRENGTHSSTRENGTHS

Extraverts Readily engage

others in discussion of ideas

Are accessible, get people involved

More likely to show enthusiasm, energy

More likely to interact with team members

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IntrovertsSeen as good

listeners

Think things through before acting

Present well thought out ideas

May appear calm and focused

WEAKNESSESWEAKNESSES

Extraverts

Thinking out loud can confuse others

May not give Introverts time for internal processing

May act without internal reflection

May vent emotions without considering effects on others 9

IntrovertsMay continue to think

when it is time to speak

May be excited about project or task but less likely to express it

Internal processing excludes others’ input

Appear to make “Out of the Blue” decisions

EE__________________________________________________________II

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Extraversion - IntroversionExtraversion - Introversion

Where are you on this scale?

THE SENSING PREFERENCETHE SENSING PREFERENCE

Sensors – Specifics FirstFocus on present realitiesFactual and concreteFocus on what is real and actualObserve/remember specificsBuild carefully toward conclusionsUnderstand theories though practical

applicationTrust and rely on experience

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THE INTUITION PREFERENCETHE INTUITION PREFERENCE

Intuitives – Big Picture FirstFuture orientation Imaginative and creativeLook for patterns in dataRemember specifics when they relate to a patternMove quickly to a conclusionWant to clarify a theory before

putting it into practiceTrust inspiration

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STRENGTHSSTRENGTHS

Sensors Give substance to

visions See practical impacts

of alternatives Consider all details

when making decisions

Preserve traditions in times of change

Set doable goals with step-by-step approaches 13

IntuitivesHigh energy to explore

new ideas and offer alternatives

Tie together facts to reach creative solutions

Take confident action on ideas

Recognize potential interactive effects of decisions

Can persuasively present a future picture

IntuitivesProceeding confidently

with insufficient data to achieve goals

Instituting more changes in procedures before integrating previous ones

Discounting valuable past experiences

Avoiding the details because future possibilities are more exciting

WEAKNESSESWEAKNESSES

SensorsMay fail to see

interactions as part of a bigger picture

Short term viewResistance to new ideas

“not experienced”Changing too little when

change is neededHolding onto the pastNot recognizing the

value of intuitive insights 14

SS______________________________________________________NN

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Sensing - IntuitionSensing - Intuition

Where are you on this scale?

THE THINKING PREFERENCETHE THINKING PREFERENCE

Thinkers – Objective – Pushing for Clarity

Analytical / cause-and-effect reasoning Solve problems with logic Strive for an objective standard of truth May appear to be tough-minded Want everyone treated equally Use impersonal language

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THE FEELING PREFERENCETHE FEELING PREFERENCE

Feelers – Subjective – Pushing for Harmony

Empathetic / guided by human-centered values

Assess impacts of decisions on peopleCompassionateMay be seen as tender-heartedWant everyone treated as an individual17

STRENGTHSSTRENGTHS

ThinkersAnalyze problems logically

Enjoy debating, encourage contrary opinions

Develop clear objective rationale for decisions

Make hard decisions in a timely way

Willing to decide and move on 18

FeelersInclude others for input

and making decisions

Appreciate and remember the contributions of others

Look for chances to align assignments for others with their goals

Consider the impact of decisions on people

WEAKNESSESWEAKNESSES

ThinkersFail to recognize that

logic does not persuade everyone

Intellectual sparring and directness may be seen as a personal attack

Impatience with perceived negativity

May not consider effects on individuals when making decisions

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FeelersPut excessive energy into inclusion, consensus building, and harmony to the detriment of achieving tasksFail to confront difficult people and decisionsFail to see problems in individuals even if they result in team issues

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Thinking - FeelingThinking - Feeling

Where are you on this scale?

THE JUDGING PREFERENCETHE JUDGING PREFERENCE

Judgers – Joy of Closure Scheduled Organize their lives Systematic Methodical Make short- and long-term plans Like to have things decided Try to avoid last-minute stress

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THE PERCEIVING PREFERENCETHE PERCEIVING PREFERENCE

Perceivers – Joy of Process Spontaneous Flexible Casual Open-ended Adaptable Like things loose, open to change Energized by last-minute pressure

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STRENGTHSSTRENGTHS

JudgersSet clear schedules

and goals

Develop well-organized plans for tasks

See others follow through and meet schedules

Strive for closure even on difficult decisions

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PerceiversOpen and eager to

explore options with team

Consider many options before making a decision

Adapt plans as changes occur

Willing to revisit previous decisions

Open to new information at any time

WEAKNESSESWEAKNESSES

Judgers

Desire for closure may lead to premature decisions

Difficulty in adjusting when circumstances change

Uncomfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty

Difficulty in trusting that tasks will get done on time

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PerceiversDifficulty in

developing plans and schedules

Desire to collect more data or more options when budget and schedule dictate decision making

Tendency towards last-minute decisions may frustrate other team members

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Judging - PerceivingJudging - Perceiving

Where are you on this scale?

PREFERENCES WORKSHEET PREFERENCES WORKSHEET SUMMARYSUMMARY

E_______________________________________IS_______________________________________NT_______________________________________FJ_______________________________________P

My self estimated type is ___ ___ ___ ___

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REMEMBER…REMEMBER…

The MBTI instrument is not a skills or intelligence assessment

Certain personality types are not “better” or “worse” than others, nor are certain type better or worse for certain jobs

MBTI results are not meant to limit or stereotype people

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GOT QUESTIONS - WANT MORE GOT QUESTIONS - WANT MORE INFO?INFO?

Anne Smith anne@smithculp.com

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