The document discusses using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality assessment tool and its four dimensions of personality (Extraversion/Introversion, Sensing/Intuition, Thinking/Feeling, Judging/Perceiving) to help groups solve problems collaboratively. It provides an overview of Carl Jung's psychological type theory that the MBTI is based on and describes the 16 personality types defined by their dominant function. The document advocates using all four functions to arrive at balanced decisions and emphasizes that the MBTI identifies natural strengths but is not meant to prescribe or limit behavior.

1. The MBTI and the “Z” Model of Problem Solving Using MBTI Type to Reach a Collaborative Solution

2. Review basics of type theory Answer the question, “What is the dominant function of each type?” Learn how to apply dominant function to the “Z” model in group problem solving Learning Objectives

3. …Using Your NON- dominant hand, copy the following sentence: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

5. Sensing versus Intuition

6. Thinking versus Feeling

8. Carl Gustav Jung Jung believed that essential preferences do not change, what does change is how we use preference and that is determined by what our environment teaches us.

10. Country of origin

11. Education

12. Life experiences

14. But Wait! There’s More!

17. How do I Take in Information and Data? Sensing Seek facts Use common sense Use their 5 senses In the moment Asks: What is the lay of the land? What do we know? INtuition Imagines possibilities Uses brainstorming Assesses connections Future Asks: Is there a new way to do this? Can we give it a different twist?

18. Linear/”Give me the steps” Conceptual/”This is related to that”

19. The Way We Make Decisions Thinking Critiques and deduces Uses logic Identifies consequences Asks: Why should this be done? “Felix Flaw Finder” Feeling Involves everyone Cultivates harmony Identifies the positives Asks: How do I feel about this? “Felicia Feel Fine”

20. Our Attitude Toward the External World Judging Want the world to be organized and have order Plan/Structure Last minute rushing around is stressful Buzz words: Schedule, Routine, List Perceiving Want to go with the flow Options/Angles Last minute rushing around is energizing Buzz words: Change, Surprise, The Last Minute

21. Schedules cramp my style, man. Nothing beats a well-ordered day

22. Procrastinator’s mantra: “Anything! Anything but what I should be doing!” Side note: Individuals with “P” in their code are often natural procrastinators.

23. Here’s the Situation: The Community Swimming Pool is operating over budget and must now reduce its costs by 30%. Within your group, generate some ideas on how to solve this problem. What concerns you most when arriving at a solution to this problem?

25. The possible combinations are ST, SF,NT and NF

26. It indicates what mental function you use most often, use frequently, occasionally and seldom

28. Dynamics andProblem-Solving ESTJ

29. How Much Time is Spent in Each of the Functions? ESTJ 2 3 18 min. Auxiliary 10 min. Tertiary 1 28 min. Dominant 4 4 min. Inferior

31. Carl Jung said: “Sensing tells us that something IS. Thinking tells us WHAT it is. Feeling gives it VALUE and INTUITION gives it meaning. All functions are important to arrive at a balanced decision

33. A way to identify natural cognitive strengths

34. A way to value the constructive use of differences among people

35. A way to strengthen relationships and improve communication

38. Career planning

39. Improving motivation

40. Clarifying goals

41. Reinventing yourself

43. Good-bye! Thank you! Peace!