7/30/2019 ENTP Profile From MBTI Intro Workbook

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MBTI Introduction

OKA 2004

I For the ENTP the public world is an exciting one

(Extraversion). If things arent exciting, the ENTP

will likely want to go out there and make it so,

because the external world is full of endless

possibilities, random abstractions, and theoretical

connections (iNtuition). These perceptions are

filtered through objective, impersonal decisions

(Thinking), none of which is terribly binding

because each day brings new options, open-

endedness, and spontaneity (Perception). Hence,

while ENTPs can be exciting, they may not be

terribly committed to a schedule or project if a

better deal or more exciting challenge comes along.

Learning and Communication Style

I Likes theory and ideas and using these to

conceptualize competent, logical solutions and

innovations.

I Valued communication will tend to be intellectually

insightful, objective, conceptual and

straightforward.

I Important dynamics are external, observable and

often articulatedtalking out ideas, problems and

solutions is energizingeven exciting.

I Prefers engaging with others to working alone.

I Generally enjoys talking, connecting andconceptualizing more than actually doing or

applying learning in a practical way.

Problem Solving and Stress

I Wide open, inventive and adaptable, this type

frequently drives change and questions any current

solution or practice, including those that it itself

proposes or enacts. Driven to see and talk about

future, connections, patterns and possibilities, this

type readily engages in solving problems, but may

have to work to ensure that it finishes what it starts

and does more than simply talk a good game.I Isolation, incompetence (if only the fantasy of their

own incompetence) and/or a need for details,

specifics and reflection bring stress and self-doubt

to this type.

Values

I This is a highly conceptual type, prizing individual

contribution, complex thought and insight. This

type may often seem to be operating on a separate,

independent trackpushing for improvement,

clarity and ever-sharper standards of competency

and achievement.

I Sensitive to incompetence, this type will likely be

competitive and demanding, driving itself and

others toward change and improvement

sometimes at the cost of interpersonal harmony or

group unity.

I This type tends to be authority independent

questioning, and even doubting, the authority of

hierarchical structures, titles, procedures,

traditions and the will of the group.

Workplace Contribution:

I Regards the workplace as a system to be moved,

challenged and configured so that learning is

constant and worthwhile tasks are accomplished.

Leadership Qualities:

I Empowers themselves and others by challenging,

confrontingeven taking opposing points of viewto enhance each individuals contribution in

support of the end result.

Team Spirit:

I Teams are one more important vehicle for

learningan arena for testing ideas, discussing

differences and collaborating for results.

ENTP - Progress is the Product

Pathway to Professional Growth:

ENTPs must learn to focus energy on follow-throughand completioneven with those things deemed

boringand remember that wide mood swings can

send mixed signals.