MBTI

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>.