Mbti Step Iii Tc Apt

The MBTI Step IIIA Case Study

A presentation given to:Twin Cities APT/ September 14, 2012

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Learning Objectives

Today you will learn:

•Why the MBTI Step III was developed (The Rationale)•What principles underlie the MBTI Step III (The Theory)•How the MBTI Step III was constructed (The Design)

You will also learn about it’s many applications via:

A Case Study!!!

What is Unique about the MBTI Step III?

•The MBTI Step I is primarily a “sorting instrument”It identifies “birds of a feather” (Ex: ENTP, ISFJ, ESFP…)

•The MBTI Step II highlights variations of preference within a particular typeAn INFJ who prefers to initiate conversations is “An Initiating INFJ” An ENFP who doesn’t wait until the last minute is “An Early Starting ENFP”

The MBTI Step III is a Type Development Instrument that identifies:

•How well you use perception and judgment based on your reported or verified type

•If you are effective in the processes that come naturally to you and yet use skills or adaptations to compensate for tasks that are often a challenge for you

The MBTI Step III assumes:

•Type development is lifelong. As you mature, you not only use your strengths, you address your blind spots.

An ENFP with Poor Perception and Judgment

For instance, an ENFP prefers an open schedule! The challenge is to learn to be on time.

In contrast, an ESTJ prefers timeliness! The challenge is to be flexible with time.

Effective type development is when an individual uses his strengths and compensates for blind spots.

The Construction of the MBTI Step III

•There are 222 questions on the Step III instrument•The questions come from the MBTI Step I Form M and the MBTI Step Form Q

•There are also questions from the MBTI Form F (used in the 1970’s) that was formerly known as the “Counselor’s Report.” •The Counselor’s Report did examine type development but it was not written as a direct communication tool for the client even though it was client centered.

Flow chart for Step III Scales and Patterns and Their Relationship to the Step III Interpretative Report

Sufficiency Scales are:Confidence: Believing you can do somethingStamina: Being able to work through adversityCompensatory Strain: Projecting difficulties onto others or external circumstances

Developmental scales (26 of them): measure parameters of logic, planning, flexibility, or stubbornness and cynicism…

Patterns: Are complex patterns of sufficiency scales plus developmental scales.

• Sufficiency Scales= Confidence, Stamina, Compensatory Strain• Developmental Scales= planning, flexibility, stubbornness…• Patterns = A combination of sufficiency and developmental parameters

The questions from the MBTI Form M and the MBTI Form Q (Step II) identify specific type and out of preference facets

The MBTI Form F contributes the questions that measure type development.

An example of a type development question that measures Confidence, a sufficiency scale measurement (Question #150):“When you have to do business with strangers, do you feel: a)Confident or at ease b) A little fussed or afraid that they won’t want to bother with you.

To generate a type development statement on the Step III report, several questions have to be answered a certain way. One single question does not generate a statement.

A major goal of the Step III is to increase awareness! The statements generated on the report help us discover what we

are doing well and what we need to change

Awareness releases Brain ENERGY!

Release of energy can be defined as a change in perspective leading to new motivation and a greater willingness to address blind spots.

Defensiveness is an example of an energy draining compensation we do that is often related to our inferior function.

I am NOT a slob!

Projection is finding qualities of ourselves that are unacknowledged or unconscious, in others. According to Jung, the inferior function is an unconscious process so it is subject to projection.

“When you point your finger at someone, there are 3 fingers pointing back at you!”

The questions from the MBTI Form M and the MBTI Form Q (Step II) identify specific type and out of preference facets

The MBTI Form F contributes the questions that measure type development.

An example of a type development question that measures confidence (Question #150):“When you have to do business with strangers, do you feel:a)Confident or at ease,orb) A little fussed or afraid that they won’t want to bother with you.

Now, if he answered b) A little fussed or afraid that they won’t want to bother with you. (to question #150 about business with strangers)

And if he answered a few more questions suggesting lack of confidence, this could be a type development issue because ESTPs tend to be quite confident!

Let’s go out on a limb and assume Billy Mays is an ESTP:

So Billy Mays might get this statement on his report:Your self-confidence seems somewhat low at this time.Is there something in your current life that may be affecting your confidence at this time or is low confidence typical for you? In either case, explore ways to add to your level of confidence, perhaps by taking on a few tasks were you are likely to succeed.

Billy might respond, “Yes, I have this idea for an info-mercial but who knows if it will work?

The coach can then ask questions such as “What is keeping you from launching the idea, Billy?

From a coaching standpoint, there is potential to expand on this idea:

The MBTI Step III Interpretive Report has:

•An “About” Section that introduces the purpose of the report and certain assumptions•A personality profile that lists the developmental advantages and challenges given your reported type (MBTI type is listed in this section)

•Four sections that cover attitudes and behaviors that influence four important areas of your everyday functioning. They include….

OK!!! Enough of that nut!!!

Let’s look at the components of the MBTI Step III report in a real case example:

Your Approach to Yourself and the World

Your Approach to People and Relationships

Your Approach to Responsibility and Work

Your Approach to Problem Solving and Decision Making

MBTI Step III Part Two Sections

• Client is a 53 year old with preferences for ENTP

• At the time of this assessment, he was looking for a job but having difficulty getting past the 1st interview

• Job history was largely in software and technology

• ****Reported type was ENFP but verified type was ENTP which helped to sharpen the lens of this assessment.

Case Study:

• The following statements were generated on the client’s Step III

• The statements were from SECTION B/Your Approach to People and Relationships

• There were 16 statements generated.• 10/16 were “negative” • 3/16 were neutral• 3/16 were “positive”

Initial Assessment Findings (2//5/2012)

February 5, 2012/Section B /Your Approach to People and Relationships

February 5, 2012/Section B /Your Approach to People and Relationships

Based on the results, what did we talk about?

• An overwhelming number of comments pointed to a confrontational style of relating and interacting

• Challenges for an ENTP type include being tactful, showing empathy and appreciation, and thinking before speaking

• Common areas of conflict with other types whose function pairs differ: ST (details & practicality), NF (harmony & personal growth), and SF (service to others)

Findings from Follow-up Assessment 7/20/2012

• The following statements were generated on his Step III

• The statements were from SECTION B/Your Approach to People and Relationships

• There were 14 statements generated:• 9/14 Statements were “negative”• 2/14 Statements were neutral• 3/14 Statements were positive

Statement suggesting new learning around appreciating other cognitive styles

There are still many relationship challenges but definite improvement given increased awareness:

The MBTI Step III is about the conversation it generates and the awareness it creates!

Follow-up conversation with the client revealed:

•Family of origin reinforced a contentious style of communication

•Family of origin had an “every man for himself” mentality.

•Grew up in New York

•Type + environment = Behavioral manifestation of ENTP type

MBTI Step III encourages a dialogue that can encompass both type and other factors that contribute to personality.

More Info:http://mbtitoday.org/scholarships-for-upcoming-mbti-step-iii/

Katharine D. Myers Offers Scholarships for Upcoming MBTI® Step III™ Tool Certification Program

CAPT (the Center for Application of Psychological Type) is conducting an MBTI® Step III™ Certification Program in the Philadelphia, PA area on April 18th and 19th, 2013; the cost is $795 (for complete information about the Step III™ and Certification program see CAPT’s web site.

Katharine D. Myers, Co-Guardian of the MBTI®, is funding a scholarship program called “The 5 for 5 Program”. The details of this program, and how to apply, will be forthcoming.

Katharine will subsidize $500 toward the cost of certification tuition in exchange for using the assessment with 5 clients within 5 months of the program and obtaining 5 client evaluations of the assessment for her data bank.

Five for Five Step III Scholarship Program

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