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