11. is one of the possibilities
proposes the theory of
psychological types
develop Jung’s theory and
create the MBTI® - Myers Briggs
Type Indicator
one of the few personality theories
which describes the differences in a
positive way
each type has its own strengths and
potential pitfalls
personality is congenital
type determines our preference
behavior in certain situations
12. Research
More than 20 years research before first
publication
More than 4000 scientific studies endorse
reliability and validity
Available in more than 14 languages
Appears in cultural sensitive versions (eg.
China)
13. Ethical use
The MBTI helps you to:
learn more about yourself
understand how you fit into a framework
that describes personality differences in a
positive and constructive way
to appreciate and understand how the
different types can work together
complementarily
14. Ethical use
The MBTI is often used in:
self development (e.g. understanding
stress responses, career development)
working with others (e.g. professional
relationships, communication style)
working in teams and organizations (e.g.
leadership, change management, valuing
diversity, mapping team and
organizational culture)
16. Preferred hand
Feels natural, smooth and
comfortable
Did not think about it, I
just did
Quickly, easily and
conveniently
Looks recognizable
Non-preferred hand
Feels unnatural, difficult
and awkward
Required more
concentration
Slowly, woodenly, takes
more effort
Not 'me', but gets easier
with practice
17. To remember
preference tells you where you get your
energy and what you feel comfortable
with
everybody is able to use all 8 preferences
each type has its strenghts
you yourself are in the best position to
determine your type
18. In order to understand our
preferences, and thus also
understanding others, we need to look
at 4 dimensions
19. We need to figure out
The direction we focus our attention
& energy
The way we look at information
The way we take decisions
The way we act in the outer world
20. MBTI ®: the legendEI
SN
TF
JP
E I
The direction we focus our attention and energy
Extraversion Introversion
S N
The way we take in information
Sensing INtuition
T F
The way we make decisions
Thinking Feeling
J P
The way we act in the outer world
Judging Perceiving
21. Extraversion & IntroversionEI
SN
TF
JP
The direction we focus our attention and energy
Extraversion Introversion
Eis focusing on the outside world:
other people, events, actions, …
Iis focusing on the internal world:
thoughts, emotions, experiences, …
We all use both preferences but usually not with equal comfort!
26. I may prefer to think before to speak
EI
SN
TF
JP
27. I tend to keep my energy and
enthousiasm inside
EI
SN
TF
JP
28. Extraversion & IntroversionEI
SN
TF
JP
The direction we focus our attention and energy
Extraversion Introversion
We all use both preferences but usually not with equal comfort!
action
aware of who and what is around them
act-reflect-act
“width”
attracted to the outer world and events
enjoy meeting and talking with new people
tend to speak out easily and often at meetings
reflection
usually very aware of their inner reactions
reflect-act-reflect
“depth”
attracted to the inner world of thoughts,
feelings, and reflections
prefer to interact with people they know
tend to be reserved and harder to get to know
29. Extraversion & IntroversionEI
SN
TF
JP
The direction we focus our attention and energy
Excercise 1 - Offices
The offices of the management will move to a new building. Before
discussing with the architects the opinion of the group has been
asked.
Discuss in groups how the new working environment should look
like. One spokesman gives a short resume to the whole group.
Timing: 5 minutes
30. Extraversion & IntroversionEI
SN
TF
JP
The direction we focus our attention and energy
Excercise 2 – Perfect weekend out
Working in two groups. A group of 3 to 4 with clear E and group of 3
to 4 with clear I. The rest follows the process of both groups.
Design a poster that clearly indicates how your perfect weekend out
looks like and what you will do during this weekend.
You have 10 minutes time.
Afterwards, one of you will present it to the other group.
31. How do you prefer to focus your
attention and energy?
Extraversion or Introversion
EI
SN
TF
JP
32. We’ll do an exercise which authors use when having a writer block. I
will ask you to write down something during a couple of minutes.
Write down what comes to your mind in the order it comes to your
mind. Don’t judge, don’t criticize. (3 min)
33. Sensing & iNtuitionEI
SN
TF
JP
The way we take in information
Sensing iNntuition
Stends to focus on the present:
current events and facts
Ntends to focus on the future:
new opportunities and ideas
We all use both preferences but usually not with equal comfort!
39. N goes beyond what is real or
concrete and focuses on meaning,
associations and relationships
EI
SN
TF
JP
40. N is good at seeing patterns and
perspective
EI
SN
TF
JP
41. N tends to value creative insights and
trusts on inspiration
EI
SN
TF
JP
42. We all use both preferences but usually not with equal comfort!
is attentive to little things and details
relies on facts and experiences
practical and realistic
specific and literal when speaking
lives in the present, dealing with here and now
prefers reality to fantasy
sees patterns, connections, meanings in information
uses imagination
conceptual and abstract
speaks and writes in general, metaphorical terms
lives in the future
prefers imagination and ingenuity to reality
Sensing & iNtuition
The way we take in information
Sensing iNntuition
EI
SN
TF
JP
43. Sensing & iNtuition
The way we take in information
EI
SN
TF
JP
Exercise 2
Look at the following picture and discuss in small groups what you
can tell about the following picture.
Timing: 3 minutes in subgroups
44.
45.
46. How do you prefer to take in
information?
Sensing or iNtuition
EI
SN
TF
JP
47. Thinking & FeelingEI
SN
TF
JP
The way we make decisions
Thinking Feeling
Ttends to make decisions based on
non-personal, objective and logical
criteria
F tends to make decisions based on
personal views and values, and takes in
what others think of the situation
Both processes are rational and we use both of
them, but usually not equally easily!
55. F focuses on the process and wants to
be appreciated for the contribution
EI
SN
TF
JP
56. Both processes are rational and we use both of
them, but usually not equally easily!
uses logic to analyze the problem
focuses on facts and principles
good at analyzing the situation
focuses on tasks and results, not relationships
straightforwardness
may overlook the personal impact of decisions
uses personal values to understand the situation
focuses on the values of the group
Good at understanding people’s viewpoints
concentrates on relationships and harmony
avoiding conflicts
may overlook the logical consequences of decisions
Thinking Feeling
Thinking & FeelingEI
SN
TF
JP
The way we make decisions
57. Thinking & FeelingEI
SN
TF
JP
The way we make decisions
Exercise 1
How do you want to be appreciated or recognized?
For what do you want to be appreciated or recognized?
How do you feel if you are not appreciated or recognized in such a
way?
58. Thinking & FeelingEI
SN
TF
JP
The way we make decisions
Exercise 2
You are a team that has just delivered an important piece of work for
your organization. You are prepared to present the results at a
conference in the Caribbean. The company pays all costs for
everyone.
Three weeks before departure the CFO notifies you that he is forced
to cut the budget and that money is only available for half of your
team. You must decide which of you will go to the conference.
Specify on a flipchart to what process you have followed to come to a
decision.
59. How do you prefer to make a
decision?
Thinking or Feeling
EI
SN
TF
JP
60. Judging & perceivingEI
SN
TF
JP
The way we act in the outer world
Judging Perceiving
Jacts according to a plan, is consistent
and likes to take decisions
P acts according to a situation, is
flexible and likes to keep options open
We all use both attitudes but usually not with equal comfort!
69. We all use both attitudes but usually not with equal comfort!
likes to make plans and to follow them
likes to get things settled and finished
likes structure and clear limits
enjoys being decisive and organized
handles deadlines and time limits comfortably
plans ahead to avoid last minute rushes
likes responding to changing situations
likes to leave things open, gather more information
likes environments that are flexible
enjoys to wait and see what happens
tends to think that there is plenty of time
often has to rush to complete things
Judging Perceiving
EI
SN
TF
JP
Judging & perceiving
The way we act in the outer world
70. EI
SN
TF
JP
Judging & perceiving
The way we act in the outer world
Exercise 1
Discuss in 2 groups how you prepared your stay in Ghent last time?
71. EI
SN
TF
JP
Judging & perceiving
The way we act in the outer world
Exercise 2
On each flipchart is an expression. Put yourself on the imanginary
line between the two flipcharts. Afterwards follows a short
discussion in (small) groups.
72. How do you prefer to act in the outer
world?
Judging or Perceiving
EI
SN
TF
JP
73.
74. Identify your type
E I
The direction we focus our attention and energy
Extraversion Introversion
S N
The way we take in information
Sensing INtuition
T F
The way we make decisions
Thinking Feeling
J P
The way we act in the outer world
Judging Perceiving
80. Knowing the type is no silver bullet,
but a step towards a better
understanding of each other
81. Use of your MBTI® type
Family
PersonalWork
Find common ground with
those who are close
Understand yourself
Use your strenghts
Realize your potential
Build good relations
with your colleagues
Create and build teams
Become a better leader
