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- 1. What does your personality reveal about you? Louise Bamford Careers Consultant www.westminster.ac.uk/careers
- 2. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights The MBTI instrument: who uses it? Used by thousands of organisations in Europe including: Management colleges and business schools such as Ashridge, INSEAD, Henley Business School and Cranfield Management consultancies such as PWC, Deloitte and PA Consulting Group Multinational companies including Microsoft, Shell, Coca Cola and Procter & Gamble Public services such as the NHS, Police, RAF and central and local government Universities, charities, churches and counsellors.
- 3. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Purpose The MBTI instrument will help you to: Learn about yourself, understanding where you fit in a framework that describes personality differences in positive and constructive ways. Appreciate important differences between people, and understand how different types can work together in a complementary way.
- 4. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Making it relevant to you Take a moment to reflect on what YOU want to get out of this session. The next slide will remind you of some of the general areas in which you can apply type. Which ones apply to you?
- 5. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights General application areas Developing yourself o Problem-solving o Understanding stress reactions o Career development Working with others o Working relationships o Communication style o Resolving conflict Working in teams and organisations o Leadership style o Managing change o Valuing diversity o Considering team and organisational culture
- 6. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights The Indicator is based on the personality theories of the eminent Swiss psychologist Carl Jung. The model was developed by two non-psychologists, Briggs and Myers, who wanted to give as many people as possible access to these powerful ideas. It is one of the few models of personality that describes differences positively. There are no better or worse types to be; each type has its strengths and possible pitfalls. History
- 7. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Research Over 20 years of research went into the MBTI questionnaire before it was published. There are over 4,000 research papers on the MBTI instrument, which provide strong support for its reliability and validity. The MBTI questionnaire continues to be refined and updated. Culturally sensitive forms have been published, including the UK MBTI Step I. It is available in 14 European languages. Authors from a wide range of backgrounds have written about the Indicator, and hundreds of practical, easy-to-read resources are available.
- 8. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Write your signature… ...now do it again with the OTHER hand! What is a preference? Signature
- 9. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights What was the difference? Preferred hand Feels natural, flowing and comfortable Didn’t think about it, just did it Quick, effortless and easy Looks distinctive, recognisably my work Non-preferred hand Feels unnatural, difficult and awkward Required concentration to do it Slow, jerky, takes more effort Not ‘me’, but gets easier with practice Typical responses:
- 10. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Things to remember Preference tells us what you find most energising and comfortable. Type cannot determine ability or skill. There is no such thing as the ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ type. Everyone is able to use all eight of the preferences. You are best placed to decide your own type. Completion of the MBTI questionnaire is voluntary.
- 11. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Ethics The MBTI questionnaire should only be used for development. The MBTI questionnaire cannot be used for selection, because it tells you nothing about a person’s skills and abilities. People should only be asked to share their MBTI type if they feel comfortable doing so – each individual owns their data and can choose to share it or not as they wish.
- 12. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights The four dimensions of type How do you deal with the world around you? JUDGING PERCEIVING What process do you use to make decisions? THINKING FEELING What kind of information do you prefer to use? SENSING INTUITION Where do you get your energy from? EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION
- 13. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights The four dimensions of type Where do you get your energy from? EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION MBTI® GroupFeedback
- 14. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Tend to act before thinking Prefer to get into action Talk things through More expressive when interacting Gain energy from interaction Have a breadth of interests Tend to think before acting Prefer to spend time on reflection Think things through More contained when interacting Gain energy from concentration Have a depth of interests Characteristics Remember, E–I is not about sociability or social confidence
- 15. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Analogy E I
- 16. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Exercise – E - I Your perfect weekend break!
- 17. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights E–I: Approach to meetings
- 18. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights What is your preference – E - I Which do you prefer? How sure are you? Don’t worry if you are unsure now – you can decide later.
- 19. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Exercise – S - N
- 20. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Exercise – S - N Write down what you saw
- 21. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights The four dimensions of type How do you deal with the world around you? JUDGING PERCEIVING What process do you use to make decisions? THINKING FEELING What kind of information do you prefer to use? SENSING INTUITION Where do you get your energy from? EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION
- 22. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights The four dimensions of type What kind of information do you prefer to use? SENSING INTUITION
- 23. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Characteristics Seek out new ideas Look at the bigger picture Adopt an imaginative approach Anticipate the future Ensure things work in theory Use conceptual frameworks Want to know the facts Look at the specifics Adopt a realistic approach Focus on the here and now Ensure things work in practice Collect observations Remember, Sensing isn’t ‘sensitive’ and iNtuition isn’t ‘gut feel’
- 24. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Analogy Ensures individual data is accurate May overlook the patterns Ensures patterns are understood May overlook the accuracy of the detail S N
- 25. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights S–N: Preferred instructions
- 26. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights What is your preference? S - N Which do you prefer? How sure are you? Don’t worry if you are unsure now – you can decide later.
- 27. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights The four dimensions of type How do you deal with the world around you? JUDGING PERCEIVING What process do you use to make decisions? THINKING FEELING What kind of information do you prefer to use? SENSING INTUITION Where do you get your energy from? EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION
- 28. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights The four dimensions of type What process do you use to make decisions? THINKING FEELING
- 29. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Characteristics Apply logical reasoning Use cause and effect analysis Seek objective truth Decide using impersonal criteria Focus on tasks Provide a critique • Apply individual values • Understand others’ viewpoints • Seek harmony • Decide by personal circumstance • Focus on relationship • Offer praise Remember, ‘Thinkers’ can feel and ‘Feelers’ can think
- 30. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Illustration Makes decisions by stepping out of the problem to be objective Makes decisions by stepping into the problem to be compassionate T F
- 31. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Exercise – T - F What would you do if a friend in crisis asked you for help?
- 32. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights T–F: Helping style
- 33. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights What is your preference? T - F Which do you prefer? How sure are you? Don’t worry if you are unsure now – you can decide later.
- 34. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights The four dimensions of type How do you deal with the world around you? JUDGING PERCEIVING What process do you use to make decisions? THINKING FEELING What kind of information do you prefer to use? SENSING INTUITION Where do you get your energy from? EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION
- 35. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights The four dimensions of type How do you deal with the world around you? JUDGING PERCEIVING
- 36. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Characteristics Keep a range of choices available Remain flexible Respond to emerging information Prefer to go with the flow Prefer to be spontaneous Like to come to closure Make plans Act in a controlled way Prefer to act within a structure Prefer to schedule activities Remember, Judging isn’t ‘judgmental’ and Perceiving isn’t ‘perceptive’
- 37. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Illustration J P
- 38. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Exercise – J - P Attitudes to work and play
- 39. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights J–P: Approach to a task
- 40. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights What is your preference? J - P Which do you prefer? How sure are you? Don’t worry if you are unsure now – you can decide later.
- 41. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Pulling together your best-fit type This is the MBTI whole type YOU think fits you best. If you are unsure on any preference pair, consider whether there are demands on you to operate differently from your natural preference. Have a look at the short descriptions of the possible alternatives for you. Which one resonates best for you? Remember, you know yourself best! Don’t worry if you are still unsure – you have time to reflect before you decide.
- 42. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Improving yourself: action planning Once you are sure about your best-fit type, have a look at a more detailed description of your type. How can you make best use of your strengths? How might others see you? Are there any areas you would like to develop?
- 43. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Keen to know more? Profiling for success – take an assessment Login (client code, access code, password) Type Dynamics Indicator Form O
- 44. MBTI® GroupFeedback © Copyright 2012 OPP Ltd. All rights Using your MBTI preference Now you have a new framework to think about personalities. You might now think about how you can work more effectively with others. Remember, no types are better or worse than any others. Knowing about MBTI preferences can help you to work better with others, reduce conflict, improve communication and influencing strategies and make better decisions. How will you use it?
Editor's Notes
- Emphasise that discussing the respondent’s purpose at the start is really important. The more the feedback is geared toward applications valued by the client, the more they will get out of the process.
- You can also mention and demonstrate other examples of handedness exercise, such as folding arms and clapping.
- Can also share the STOP model on a flipchart: Sstereotyping Ttelling (other people their type) Oobsessing (its not all about type!) Ppushing (tasks onto others or making excuses due to type)
- Extraversion is about focusing on and getting energy from outside – from other people or the environment. All the arrows are on the outside, either pointing inwards or outwards. Introversion is about focusing on and getting energy from within oneself, through reflection. All the arrows are on the inside this time. Importantly, there are the same number of arrows for each type, so the levels of energy are the same; it is just displayed differently.
- The solar-powered robot has a preference for Extraversion – when it gets external stimuli, it energises. When left alone in a cupboard, the energy will drain away. The battery-powered robot has a preference for Introversion, it needs to recharge alone in the cupboard. As it recharges, the energy levels are replenished and it is ready to go out and perform it’s duties. As it works, it’s energy levels start to fall and eventually it will need to go back to the socket to recharge. It is important to remember that both robots can perform equally well.
- You can use this slide to debrief the typical conversational styles that you may see in introverts and extraverts and talk about how this relates to the exercise.
- If someone’s preference is obvious at this stage, they can enter it in the book. If they are unsure, then they can leave it blank and revisit it at the end.
- The Sensing camera is focused on the close up detail of the scene, like a macro lens. The iNtuitive camera is focused on the big picture, like a wide angle lens.
- Someone with a preference for Sensing is likely to see the detail first (a square, a circle and a star) and will stick with talking about what is actually there in the picture. Someone with a preference for iNtuition is likely to see the overall shape made (a triangle), possibly make associations with the different shapes and positions and will go beyond what is actually in the picture.
- Handout: Yes – Group FB You can use this slide to debrief the exercise by talking about the kind of instructions and information each type prefers to work with.
- Someone with a preference for Thinking will make decisions based more on using their head, ie. impersonal logic and analysis. Someone with a preference for Feeling will make decisions based more on using their heart, ie. on personal values and concern for others. Remember that both types do have a head and a heart.
- When making a decision a person with a Thinking preference will try to step outside of the situation and detach themselves from the people in order to make a fair and logical decision. When making a decision a person with a Feeling preference will step into the situation in order to connect with the impact of the decision on people and listen to what they value.
- You can use this slide to debrief the scenario about Crime close to home.
- Someone with a preference for Judging likes to be decisive about where they are going, hence the direct road to the town. They might say “If you don’t know where you are going, you are not going to get there!”. Someone with a preference for Perceiving likes to explore and keep options open, hence multiple winding paths leading to various destinations. They might say “If you don’t know where you are going, you may find somewhere more interesting instead!”.
- A person who prefers Judging will work in a methodical way according to a plan, perhaps ticking off milestones to demonstrate progress. A person who prefers Perceiving will enjoy the process of gathering information rather than working to a plan. They will be triggered into coming to closure by an impending deadline. Both types meet the deadline, it’s just the way they get there that is different. NB: Click once and the PowerPoint will draw all the lines for P automatically.
- You can use this slide to debrief the exercise in terms of the different approaches to a task that Js and Ps would have.