THE MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR (MBTI)
THE MYERS-BRIGGSTYPE INDICATOR (MBTI)Emily RomoAzusa Pacific UniversityJanuary 18, 2012
Agenda Pass out MBTI resultsLearning OutcomesIntroduction to the MBTI and Individual ExerciseOverview of the Fours Scales of MBTI and GroupExercise #1Group Exercise #2Group DiscussionEvaluation
Learning OutcomesAt the end of this workshop, you will be able to Identify and describe the characteristics of yourMBTI type. Understand the differences between your type andother MBTI types. Explain the importance of having diversity of MBTItypes in your workplace.
What is the MBTI? Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)The MBTI was developed by Isabel Briggs Myers andKatherine Briggs and based on Carl Jung’s workregarding personality type preferences andresearch.Over 2 million individuals take the inventory eachyear around the world.One of the most widely used instruments in businessand education.
What is the MBTI? (Continued) The MBTI is a self-reportedquestionnaire used todetermine preferences.It is not a test, nor does itmeasure skills or abilities.
The Benefits of the MBTI Increase your self-awareness and self-esteem asyou learn about your strengths and blind spots.Gain insight into the different ways people gainenergy, process information, make decisions, andorganize their world.Build better relationships with your co-workers andimprove workplace communication.
Exercise-Understanding Preferences Step 1: Write yourname with yourdominant hand.Step 2: Write yourname with your nondominant hand.
The Four Scales of the MBTI Extroversion or Introversion:Where people prefer to focus their attention and gettheir energy Sensing or Intuition:The way people prefer to take in information Thinking or Feeling:The way people prefer to make decisions Judging and Perceiving:How people orient themselves to the externalworld
The Four Scales of MBTI (Continued) Extraversion Introversion Feeling Judgingdoes not mean “talkative” or “loud”does not mean “shy” or “inhibited”does not mean “emotional”does not mean “judgmental” Perceivingdoes not mean “perceptive”
Where do you prefer to focus yourattention – and get your energy?ExtraversionEIntroversionInterest OrientationOuter world ofactions, objects,and peopleInner world ofideas andconceptsI
How do you prefer to take reality anddirectexperienceInferredmeanings andrelationshipsN
How do you make decisions?ThinkingTFeelingJudgmentReliability oflogical order –cause andeffectPriorities basedon personalimportanceand valuesF
How do you deal with the outer world?JudgingJPerceivingEnvironment OrientationJudgingattitude –Control ofevents andsystematicplanningSpontaneity –Curious,awaiting eventsand adaptingto themP
16 Different Types“The goal of knowingabout personality type isto understand andappreciate differencesbetween people. As alltypes are equal, there isno best type” (MyersBriggs Foundation, 2011).
Where do you prefer to focus yourattention – and get your energy?Extroversion Attention focused outward: people,things, and action Are energized by being with otherpeople Act, then think Tend to think out loud Are easier to “read” and know;share personal information freely Communicate their enthusiasm Respond quickly; enjoy a fast paceIntroversion Attention focused inward: concepts,inner impressions, and feelings Are energized by spending timealone Think, then act Think things through inside theirheads Are more private; prefer to sharepersonal information with a selectfew Keep their enthusiasm tothemselves Respond after taking the time tothink things through; enjoy a slowerpace
How do you prefer to take ininformation?Sensing Trust what is certain and concrete Like new ideas only if they havepractical applications Value realism and common sense Like to use and hone establishedskills Tend to be specific and literal;give detailed descriptions Present information in a step-bystep manner Are oriented to the presentIntuition Trust inspiration and inference Like new ideas and conceptsfrom their own sake Value imagination and innovation Like to learn new skills; getbored easily after masteringskills Tend to be general andfigurative; use metaphors andanalogies Present information through leaps Are oriented toward the future
Group Exercise #1 Divide yourself into two class groups based on eitherthe Thinking or Feeling preference. Discuss the scenariowith your group.You are an Assistant Residence Director and you areresponsible for all intramural sports at a small, privateuniversity in Southern California. During a basketballgame, a player told the referee, Damon, that he hadmade a “bad call.” Damon responded angrily andyelled profanity at the player for attacking him and notknowing the rules of the game. This is Damon’s secondoutburst at an intramural sporting event. What are yournext steps? What things do you consider?
How do you make decisions?Thinking Decisions based on thelogic of the situation Uses cause and effectreasoning Strive for an objectivestandard of truth Described asreasonable Fair-want everyonetreated equallyFeeling Decisions based onimpact of people Guided by personalvalues Strive for harmony andpositive interactions Described ascompassionate Fair-want everyonetreated as an individual
How do you deal with the outer world?Judging Are happiest after decisions havebeen made Have a “work ethic:” work first,play later (if there’s time) Set goals and work towardachieving them on time Prefer knowing what they aregetting into Are product oriented (emphasison completing the task) Derive satisfaction from finishingprojects See time as a finite resource andtakes deadline seriouslyPerceiving Are happiest leaving theiroptions open Have a “play ethic:” enjoy now,finish the job later (if there’s time) Change goals as new informationbecomes available Like adapting to new situations Are process oriented (emphasis ison how the task is completed) Derive satisfaction from startingprojects See time as a renewableresource and see deadlines aselastic
Things to Consider about the MBTI The MBTI does not explain everything about aperson. Many factors contribute to a person’spersonality and preferences.People of the same type are not all alike.Avoid stereotyping your co-workers based on theirtype.MBTI type usually does not change during thelifetime, but individuals can grow in less preferredareas of their personality type.
Group Exercise #2You will create a structure with your assigned groupwith the straws and sewing pins given to you. Time limit: 20 minutes Your structure will be judged on three areas:1. Stability2. Height3. Beauty
Group Exercise #2 (continued) Think of your strengths and possible areas ofgrowth, what did you bring to the group? How didyou MBTI type influence your group contribution?How would you describe the group dynamic? Didyour different MBTI types affect it?Why is it important to have diverse group of MBTItypes in a work environment? Provide examples.
Final Question How can you integratewhat you learned todayabout your own MBTItype and other MBTItypes into your work?
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