The Communication Process Figure 15 1 Communication does

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The Communication Process Figure 15. 1

The Communication Process Figure 15. 1

Communication does not take place unless … … a common understanding is reached

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

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

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

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

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

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

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