1. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Psychological Type
Assessment
Instrument
Thanks to Dr. Don Parker
Revised 9/26/02

2. MBTI Background Information
Based on Jung’s Theory of Psychological Type
People differ in fundamental ways
People differ in systematic and orderly ways
People differ because of the way they use perception and judgment

3. To think about Not about intelligence or pathologies Not exhaustive
Provides information on some key preferences, tendencies and traits but
You decide how accurate it is
Way to better know own behaviors to increase flexibility
Way to appreciate and build complementary work teams

4. Two basic mental activities
Perception
Process by which we become aware
Judgment
Process for coming to conclusions about awareness
Thinking feeling
Sensing intuition

5. How one gets energy Extraversion Introversion
Directed Outward Directed Inward

6. Applying MBTI Information
MBTI data have proven useful for assisting people with:
Career choice
Organizational relationships
Intimate relationships
Communication
Problem solving
Improved learning strategies

7. Four scales - continuum
Extraversion Introversion
Sensing Intuition
Thinking Feeling
Judgment Perception
Talk about: 1. Magnitude of each Dimension. 2. Differences between them. 3. Be cautious about scores near the center.
4. Following slide talks about what each dimension is all about

8. Dimensions summarized
E-I: Where One Prefers to Focus; What Energizes her/him. Environment or ideas.
S-N: Type Of Preferred Information. How to think about things
T-F: Basis For Decisions. Objective vs. subjective data
J-P: How Person Prefers To Cope With Demands Of Outer World. Closure or defer for new info

9. Focus Of Attention: Extraversion
E People:
Focus on outer world of people and activity.
Receive energy from interacting with people and taking action

10. Extravert Characteristics
Typical E Characteristics:
Prefer to communicate by talking
Work out ideas, learn by talking things over.
Sociable and expressive
Take initiative in work and relationships. May act quickly, w/o thinking.

11. Focus Of Attention: Introversion
I People Prefer To:
Focus on their own inner world of ideas and experiences.
Direct their energy inward.
Receive energy from reflection, thought, and memories.

12. Introvert Characteristics:
Drawn to personal inner world.
Prefer to communicate in writing.
Work out ideas through reflection.
Learn best through mental “practice.”
Private and contained.
Take initiative only when issue is personally important.

13. Sensing S People Prefer Information To Be: Real and tangible.
Reflective of what is actually happening.
Specific and measurable.

14. Sensor Characteristics
Oriented to present realities.
Factual and concrete.
Focus on the “real and actual.”
Observe and remember specifics.
Build carefully toward conclusions.
Comprehend ideas/theories through practical application.
Trust own experience.

15. Intuition Favor “Big Picture” information.
Focus on relationships and connections between and among facts.
Seek to discover/grasp patterns.
Especially attuned to recognizing new possibilities.

16. Intuitor Characteristics
Oriented to future possibilities.
Imaginative and verbally creative.
Focus on patterns and meanings In data.
Move quickly to conclusions; follow hunches.
Trust own inspiration.
Seek to clarify ideas before applying them.

17. Decision-Making Style Thinking
T People:
Look for logical consequences of a choice or action.
Place themselves personally at a distance from decisions.
Examine pros and cons objectively.
Are energized by identifying what’s wrong so they can “solve the problem.”

18. Thinker Characteristics
Analytical.
Use cause-and-effect reasoning.
Solve problems logically.
Strive for objective standard of truth.
Reasonable.
Tough-Minded.
Fair; seek equity.

19. Decision-Making Style Feeling
F People:
Prefer to use feelings in decision-making.
Consider what is important to self and others involved.
Identify with those affected.
Base decisions on personal values about honoring people.
Like to praise others.
Seek to create harmony and to treat each person as unique.

20. Feeler Characteristics
Empathetic.
Guided by personal values.
Assess effects of decisions on people.
Strive for harmony and positive Interactions.
Compassionate.
“Tenderhearted.”
Want everyone treated As unique individual.

21. Dealing With Outer World Judging
J People:
Prefer to live in planned, orderly way.
Seek to regulate and manage own lives.
Want to make decision, achieve closure, move on.
J’s lives tend to be organized, structured, Settled.
Plans and schedules are important.
Energized by getting things done.

22. Judging Characteristics
Typical J :
Scheduled.
Organized.
Systematic.
Methodical.
Make Short/Long Term Plans.
Want Issues Settled/Decided.
Avoid Last-Minute Stress.

23. Dealing With Outer World Perceiving
P People:
Prefer flexible, spontaneous way of life.
Prefer to experience and understand life rather than attempting to control It.
Feel confined by detailed plans.
Uncomfortable with decisions; prefer to remain open to new information & last-minute options.
Energized by own resourcefulness In adapting to demands of the last moment.

24. Perceiving Characteristics
Spontaneous.
Flexible.
Casual.
Open-ended.
Adaptable; willing to change course.
Keep things loose and open to change.
Feel energized by last-minute pressure.

25. NF,NT,SJ,SP Another way to group clusters
4 variations – rather than 16 so easier to grasp
NT, NF = each 12% of population
SJ,SP = each 38% of population

26. Characteristics of preferred jobsNT
Creative
Logical
Analytic
Building new systems
Powerful
Big picture NF
Problem solving
Being appreciated
Personal/friendly
Get good feedback
Work with integrity
flexible

27. Ideal job… SP Create as they go High action Variety Unknown energizes
Spontaneous
Playful
Use humor
Don’t practice SJ
Well defined rules/practices
Loyalty
Stable
Security
Accuracy valued
Regular evaluations

28. Cautionary Note Meanings Are Unique To MBTI
Extraverts Are Not All Outgoing Or Talkative.
Introverts Are Not All Shy.
Feeling Does Not Mean Emotional.
Judging Does Not Mean Judgmental.
Perceiving Does Not Mean Perceptive.
Pay Careful Attention To Magnitude Of Scores As Well As Direction.
Do Your Scores “Feel” Right????

29. MBTI Type Matrix Sensing Intuitive Introvert ISTJ ISFJ INFJ INTJ ISTP
ISFP
INFP
INTP
Extravert
ESTP
ESFP
ENFP
ENTP
ESTJ
ESFJ
ENFJ
ENTJ

30. Group Problem Solving Sensing (facts) Intuition (possibilities)
Face facts, be realistic, find out what the situation is; avoid wishful thinking or sentiment
Intuition (possibilities)
Discover all the possibilities; put aside idea that current way is right way

31. Group Problem solving Thinking (consequences) Feeling (human values)
Impersonally analyze cause and effect, consequences, costs, misgivings
Feeling (human values)
Weigh how deeply you care about what might be gained or lost. Consider other’s feelings, reasonable and unreasonable

32. Group Exercise Questions
Do Members Of Your Group Prefer:
To work problems out alone or talk them through with others?
To have information that is real and measurable or to seek patterns and relationships within the data?
To base decisions on careful thought or to Include broader concerns about how these decisions affect others?
To live in a careful, well-planned world or to take life “as it happens?”
Other dominant characteristics???

33. Resources www.myersbriggs.org www.capt.org
Gifts Differing, Isabel Briggs-Myers (with Peter Myers, consulting Psychologist Press, 1990.
Type Talk, Otto Kroeger & Janet M thuesen, Bantam Doubleday, 1988.