MBTI _group introduction
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This document discusses personality types and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment. The MBTI is based on Carl Jung's theory of psychological types and assesses preferences on four dichotomous scales: Extraversion (E) vs Introversion (I), Sensing (S) vs Intuition (N), Thinking (T) vs Feeling (F), and Judging (J) vs Perceiving (P). Together these result in 16 personality types that each have their own strengths. Understanding one's own type and others' types can help improve communication, teamwork, leadership, and self-development.
MBTI _group introduction
- 2. We live in a human world
- 3. But often there is misunderstanding
- 4. Why don’t people understand each other
- 6. With our own thoughts, values and personalities!
- 7. And we all see the world differently!
- 8. Let’s understand each other and become a better leader!
- 9. Science tells: Understand yourself Understand the other Speak his/her language
- 10. But how to understand self and others?
- 11. is one of the possibilities proposes the theory of psychological types develop Jung’s theory and create the MBTI® - Myers Briggs Type Indicator one of the few personality theories which describes the differences in a positive way each type has its own strengths and potential pitfalls personality is congenital type determines our preference behavior in certain situations
- 12. Research More than 20 years research before first publication More than 4000 scientific studies endorse reliability and validity Available in more than 14 languages Appears in cultural sensitive versions (eg. China)
- 13. Ethical use The MBTI helps you to: learn more about yourself understand how you fit into a framework that describes personality differences in a positive and constructive way to appreciate and understand how the different types can work together complementarily
- 14. Ethical use The MBTI is often used in: self development (e.g. understanding stress responses, career development) working with others (e.g. professional relationships, communication style) working in teams and organizations (e.g. leadership, change management, valuing diversity, mapping team and organizational culture)
- 15. Preference put your signature now do it again with the OTHER hand
- 16. Preferred hand Feels natural, smooth and comfortable Did not think about it, I just did Quickly, easily and conveniently Looks recognizable Non-preferred hand Feels unnatural, difficult and awkward Required more concentration Slowly, woodenly, takes more effort Not 'me', but gets easier with practice
- 17. To remember preference tells you where you get your energy and what you feel comfortable with everybody is able to use all 8 preferences each type has its strenghts you yourself are in the best position to determine your type
- 18. In order to understand our preferences, and thus also understanding others, we need to look at 4 dimensions
- 19. We need to figure out The direction we focus our attention & energy The way we look at information The way we take decisions The way we act in the outer world
- 20. MBTI ®: the legendEI SN TF JP E I The direction we focus our attention and energy Extraversion Introversion S N The way we take in information Sensing INtuition T F The way we make decisions Thinking Feeling J P The way we act in the outer world Judging Perceiving
- 21. Extraversion & IntroversionEI SN TF JP The direction we focus our attention and energy Extraversion Introversion Eis focusing on the outside world: other people, events, actions, … Iis focusing on the internal world: thoughts, emotions, experiences, … We all use both preferences but usually not with equal comfort!
- 23. E is more likely to be energetic EI SN TF JP
- 24. E may have a preference to be surrounded by people EI SN TF JP
- 26. I may prefer to think before to speak EI SN TF JP
- 27. I tend to keep my energy and enthousiasm inside EI SN TF JP
- 28. Extraversion & IntroversionEI SN TF JP The direction we focus our attention and energy Extraversion Introversion We all use both preferences but usually not with equal comfort! action aware of who and what is around them act-reflect-act “width” attracted to the outer world and events enjoy meeting and talking with new people tend to speak out easily and often at meetings reflection usually very aware of their inner reactions reflect-act-reflect “depth” attracted to the inner world of thoughts, feelings, and reflections prefer to interact with people they know tend to be reserved and harder to get to know
- 29. Extraversion & IntroversionEI SN TF JP The direction we focus our attention and energy Excercise 1 - Offices The offices of the management will move to a new building. Before discussing with the architects the opinion of the group has been asked. Discuss in groups how the new working environment should look like. One spokesman gives a short resume to the whole group. Timing: 5 minutes
- 30. Extraversion & IntroversionEI SN TF JP The direction we focus our attention and energy Excercise 2 – Perfect weekend out Working in two groups. A group of 3 to 4 with clear E and group of 3 to 4 with clear I. The rest follows the process of both groups. Design a poster that clearly indicates how your perfect weekend out looks like and what you will do during this weekend. You have 10 minutes time. Afterwards, one of you will present it to the other group.
- 31. How do you prefer to focus your attention and energy? Extraversion or Introversion EI SN TF JP
- 32. We’ll do an exercise which authors use when having a writer block. I will ask you to write down something during a couple of minutes. Write down what comes to your mind in the order it comes to your mind. Don’t judge, don’t criticize. (3 min)
- 33. Sensing & iNtuitionEI SN TF JP The way we take in information Sensing iNntuition Stends to focus on the present: current events and facts Ntends to focus on the future: new opportunities and ideas We all use both preferences but usually not with equal comfort!
- 35. S prefer to take in information using their five senses – sight, sound, feel, smell and taste EI SN TF JP
- 36. S is good at noticing details and wants precise information EI SN TF JP
- 37. S tends to do what is practical and trusts on experience EI SN TF JP
- 39. N goes beyond what is real or concrete and focuses on meaning, associations and relationships EI SN TF JP
- 40. N is good at seeing patterns and perspective EI SN TF JP
- 41. N tends to value creative insights and trusts on inspiration EI SN TF JP
- 42. We all use both preferences but usually not with equal comfort! is attentive to little things and details relies on facts and experiences practical and realistic specific and literal when speaking lives in the present, dealing with here and now prefers reality to fantasy sees patterns, connections, meanings in information uses imagination conceptual and abstract speaks and writes in general, metaphorical terms lives in the future prefers imagination and ingenuity to reality Sensing & iNtuition The way we take in information Sensing iNntuition EI SN TF JP
- 43. Sensing & iNtuition The way we take in information EI SN TF JP Exercise 2 Look at the following picture and discuss in small groups what you can tell about the following picture. Timing: 3 minutes in subgroups
- 46. How do you prefer to take in information? Sensing or iNtuition EI SN TF JP
- 47. Thinking & FeelingEI SN TF JP The way we make decisions Thinking Feeling Ttends to make decisions based on non-personal, objective and logical criteria F tends to make decisions based on personal views and values, and takes in what others think of the situation Both processes are rational and we use both of them, but usually not equally easily!
- 49. T makes conclusions based on logical analysis, and looks for the ‘objective truth’ EI SN TF JP
- 50. T applies consistent principles in dealing with others EI SN TF JP
- 51. T focuses on the result and wants to be recognized for good performance EI SN TF JP
- 53. F uses values as guiding principle to make decisions EI SN TF JP
- 54. F appreciates harmony in relations EI SN TF JP
- 55. F focuses on the process and wants to be appreciated for the contribution EI SN TF JP
- 56. Both processes are rational and we use both of them, but usually not equally easily! uses logic to analyze the problem focuses on facts and principles good at analyzing the situation focuses on tasks and results, not relationships straightforwardness may overlook the personal impact of decisions uses personal values to understand the situation focuses on the values of the group Good at understanding people’s viewpoints concentrates on relationships and harmony avoiding conflicts may overlook the logical consequences of decisions Thinking Feeling Thinking & FeelingEI SN TF JP The way we make decisions
- 57. Thinking & FeelingEI SN TF JP The way we make decisions Exercise 1 How do you want to be appreciated or recognized? For what do you want to be appreciated or recognized? How do you feel if you are not appreciated or recognized in such a way?
- 58. Thinking & FeelingEI SN TF JP The way we make decisions Exercise 2 You are a team that has just delivered an important piece of work for your organization. You are prepared to present the results at a conference in the Caribbean. The company pays all costs for everyone. Three weeks before departure the CFO notifies you that he is forced to cut the budget and that money is only available for half of your team. You must decide which of you will go to the conference. Specify on a flipchart to what process you have followed to come to a decision.
- 59. How do you prefer to make a decision? Thinking or Feeling EI SN TF JP
- 60. Judging & perceivingEI SN TF JP The way we act in the outer world Judging Perceiving Jacts according to a plan, is consistent and likes to take decisions P acts according to a situation, is flexible and likes to keep options open We all use both attitudes but usually not with equal comfort!
- 62. J performs better with a plan and lives according to a schedule EI SN TF JP
- 63. J prefers to organize and to complete tasks EI SN TF JP
- 64. J prefers to avoid the pressure of a deadline EI SN TF JP
- 66. P prefers to ‘keep the door open’ and to postpone decision making EI SN TF JP
- 67. P is easily ready for uncertainties and last minute changes EI SN TF JP
- 68. P is stimulated by working towards a deadline EI SN TF JP
- 69. We all use both attitudes but usually not with equal comfort! likes to make plans and to follow them likes to get things settled and finished likes structure and clear limits enjoys being decisive and organized handles deadlines and time limits comfortably plans ahead to avoid last minute rushes likes responding to changing situations likes to leave things open, gather more information likes environments that are flexible enjoys to wait and see what happens tends to think that there is plenty of time often has to rush to complete things Judging Perceiving EI SN TF JP Judging & perceiving The way we act in the outer world
- 70. EI SN TF JP Judging & perceiving The way we act in the outer world Exercise 1 Discuss in 2 groups how you prepared your stay in Ghent last time?
- 71. EI SN TF JP Judging & perceiving The way we act in the outer world Exercise 2 On each flipchart is an expression. Put yourself on the imanginary line between the two flipcharts. Afterwards follows a short discussion in (small) groups.
- 72. How do you prefer to act in the outer world? Judging or Perceiving EI SN TF JP
- 74. Identify your type E I The direction we focus our attention and energy Extraversion Introversion S N The way we take in information Sensing INtuition T F The way we make decisions Thinking Feeling J P The way we act in the outer world Judging Perceiving
- 76. How to understand the other? observe behavior listen what the other is talking about analyze
- 77. And soon you will see …
- 78. How all 16 personality types appear ISTJ ISFJ INTJ INFJ ISTP ISFP INTP INFP ESTJ ESFJ ENTJ ENFJ ESTP ESFP ENTP ENFP N E T S F I
- 79. ISTJ ISFJ INFJ INTJ ISTP ISFP INFP INTP ESTP ESFP ENFP ENTP ESTJ ESFJ ENFJ ENTJ
- 80. Knowing the type is no silver bullet, but a step towards a better understanding of each other
- 81. Use of your MBTI® type Family PersonalWork Find common ground with those who are close Understand yourself Use your strenghts Realize your potential Build good relations with your colleagues Create and build teams Become a better leader