Communication does not take place unless … … a common understanding is reached
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator An instrument for measuring a person’s preferences Ø Has widespread use Ø Uses four basic scales with opposite poles, resulting in 16 personality types Ø
Things to Consider n Categorizing and generalizing people can be “dangerous” n n Self-reported data can be inaccurate n n n But the MBTI is about understanding people But there is a certain amount of inaccuracy in all data Each type is a continuum scale Your preferred type assumes a free choice n People respond against their type when presented with special circumstances or roles
Extroversion - Introversion n Where (primarily) do you get your energy? n n n E – the outer world of activity & words I – the inner world of ideas & thoughts Communication Conflict Resolution Motivation Leadership
Sensing - i. Ntuition n How do you prefer to take in and process information? n n n S – by facts or familiar terms N – by possibilities or new potential Communication Conflict Resolution Motivation Leadership
Thinking - Feeling n How do you prefer to make decisions? n n n T – focus on logic and objective considerations F – focus on personal values and needs Communication Conflict Resolution Motivation Leadership
Judging - Perceiving n How do you prefer to organize your life? n n n J – in a structured way, making decisions and always knowing where you stand P – in a flexible way, discovering as you go Communication Conflict Resolution Motivation Leadership