myers briggs
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Brief introduction to Myers BriggsTRANSCRIPT
Myers Briggs
Type Indicator
Tool
Benefits of MBTI
Easy and cost-effective Well researched, reliable and valid Logical model of human behaviour Neutral and affirmative language to deal with
differences Emphasises value of diversity Identifies assets and blind spots of teams and
team members
MBTI can be applied to six core issues that affect teams
Communication Team Culture Leadership Change Problem solving/conflict resolution Stress
Use of MBTI Team Lens
Functions Lens Quadrant Lens Temperament Lens Dynamic Lens Each of the above Lens can be applied to
help in all six of the core issues that affect teams. (6 x 4 = 24 ways of helping)
Function Lens
ST SF NF NT
12.50% 12.50% 6.25% 68.75%
Function Lens
STs are practical matter of fact types SFs are sympathetic friendly types NFs are enthusiastic, insightful types NTs are logical ingenious types
Quadrant Lens
ES EN
IS IN
0.00% 31.25%
25.00% 43.75%
Quadrant Lens
ISs are thoughtful realists INs are thoughtful innovators ESs are lively realists ENs are lively innovators
Temperament Lens
NF NT
SJ
18.75%
6.25% 68.75%
18.75%
SP
6.25%
SJ
Temperament Lens
SJs are Guardians, value productivity and efficiency
SPs are Artisans, value freedom to move and act
NFs are Idealists, value cooperation and harmony
NTs are Rationals, value intellectual challenge and competence
Dynamic Lens
T T
T T
6.25%
N
31.25%
S
56.25%
F
6.25% 56.25%
S N
6.25% 31.25%
56.25%
F
6.25% 56.25%
Dynamic Lens
Ss are Sensing Dominants, adept at sensing reality and perceiving details
Is are Intuitive dominants. Gifted at perceiving what could be and trusting their hunches
Ts are Thinking Dominants, skilled at comprehending the logic and consistency of principles and alternatives
Fs are Feeling Dominants, accomplished at clarifying values and the impact a decision may have on themselves and others
Different Approaches
Choose a Lens and apply to all Six areas (This would be good to find out which of the six areas the team get most benefit from)
Choose one of the six core team areas and apply all four Lens to it. (This may be the best approach if the team are aware of blind spots)
Finding the Best Fit
Finding the Best Fit
Finding the Best Fit
Finding the Best Fit