MBTI type indicator for applying in a team environment

1. MBTI Type Indicator Compiled by: JayakumarBalasubramanian Email: b.jayakumar@gmail.com

3. Main postulate of the theory is that people have inborn behavioral tendencies and preferences

4. Your natural response in daily situations

5. Used when we are generally not stressed and feel competent, and energetic

6. Could be defined as those behaviors you often don’t notice2

8. Isabel Myers and Katherine Briggs (mother-daughter team) expanded on Jung’s work by developing an instrument to help people identify their preferences

9. The MBTI tool is an indicator of personality type (i.e. innate preferences) that has proven to be remarkably reliable and valid

10. Represents the result of over 50 years of research

11. Is used globally in both education and corporate settings; over 2 million people each year3

13. Does not assess psychological health

14. Does not “tell” the client what to do or be

15. Involves client feedback and “agreement” to Type

16. Involves no scaling or value

17. Inherent strengths and weaknesses associated with each type profile4

18. Four MBTI Dichotomies 5

20. Extravert does not mean talkative or loud

21. Introvert does not mean shy or inhibited

22. Feeling does mean emotional

23. Judging does not mean judgmental

24. Perceiving does not mean perceptive6

26. “I like to learn the facts”

27. Emphasize the pragmatic

28. Prefer facts & details/ specific information

29. Are oriented to present realities

30. Value realism

31. Observe and remember specifics through 5 senses

32. Build carefully and thoroughly to conclusions

33. Trust experience

34. Most people who prefer Intuition:

35. “I like to imagine possibilities”

36. Emphasize the theoretical

37. Prefer general concepts/ high-level plans

38. Are oriented to future possibilities

39. Value imagination

40. See trends and patterns in specific data

41. Use a “sixth” sense

42. Move quickly to conclusions, follow hunches

43. Trust inspiration7

45. “I like to consider people”

46. Empathetic

47. Guided by personal values

48. Assess impact of decisions on people

49. Strive for harmony and positive interactions

50. Described as compassionate

51. Search for point of agreement in an argument

52. Fair – want everyone treated as an individual

53. Most people who prefer Thinking:

54. “I like to decide logically”

55. Are analytical

56. Use cause-and-effect reasoning

57. Solve problems with logic

58. Strive for objective standard of truth

59. Described as reasonable

60. Search for flaws in an argument

61. Fair – want everyone treated equally8

63. “I like to talk to people”

64. Prefer action over reflection

65. May act quickly w/out thinking

66. Are attuned to external environments

67. Prefer to communicate by talking

68. Learn best through doing or discussing

69. Are sociable and expressive

70. Enjoy working in groups

71. Most people who prefer Introversion:

72. “I like to read a book”

73. Prefer reflection over action

74. May not take action at all

75. Are attuned to inner world

76. Prefer to communicate in writing

77. Learn best through thorough mental practice and reflection

78. Are private and contained

79. Enjoy working alone or in pairs9

81. “I like to organize my schedule”

82. Are scheduled/organized

83. Strive to finish one project before starting another

84. Like to have things decided

85. May decide things too quickly

86. Try to avoid last-minute stresses; finish tasks well before deadline

87. Try to limit surprises

88. See routines as effective

89. Most people who prefer Perceiving:

90. “I like to adapt to changes”

91. Are spontaneous/flexible

92. Start many projects but may have trouble finishing them

93. Like things loose and open to change

94. May decide things too slowly

95. Feel energized by last-minute pressures; finish tasks at the deadline

96. Enjoy surprises

97. See routines as limiting10

99. Reduce your defensiveness

100. Increase your openness to feedback (clues) from what is going on around you

101. Enhance your ability to appreciate differences in yourself and in others

102. Team: Is all about having “different” people

103. Understand each others type

104. Respect their work preferences

105. Able to appreciate others strengths & leverage on it

106. Fundamental element for “listening”

107. Work together better!11

109. Extravert: action-oriented

110. Introvert: contemplative

111. Sensing: pragmatic

112. Intuitive: visionary

113. Thinking: logical

114. Feeling: compassionate

115. Judging: planful

116. Perceiving: adaptable12

117. Occupational Trends by Type 13

118. Thank you