Myers Briggs Type Indicator, MBTI, personality types, extrovert, introvert, thinker, feeler, sensor, intuitive, judger, perceiver

1. MBTI:
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Presented By:

2. Introduction
What is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?
Used to
understand
normal
personality
differences
Measures
preferences
for human
decision-
making
Explains how
we interact
with others
Four main
categories 
16
personality
types
Used by
thousands of
corporations
worldwide
Usually an
assessment
or
questionnaire
(Source: Tieger)

3. • Extrovert or
Introvert
 E or I
• Sensor or
Intuitive
 S or N
• Thinker or
Feeler
 T or F
• Judger or
Perceiver
 J or P
The 16 Personalities
Four categories for
thinking and behaving
(choose one in each):
(Source: Engleberg)

4. Extrovert vs. Introvert
E X T R O V E R T S
Extroverts
focus their
attention
and
energy
outward.
• Talkative, think out
loud
• Outgoing
• Enjoy working in
groups
• Use gestures while
speaking
• Dominate
conversations
• Don’t listen to
others, easily
distracted
Barack Obama Sandra Bullock Oprah Winfrey Robin Williams
(Sources: Engleberg, Hamilton, Tieger)

5. Extrovert vs. Introvert
I N T R O V E R T S
Introverts
focus their
attention
and
energy
inward.
• Quiet, private
• High
concentration
• Prefer to work
alone
• Hate being put on
the spot
• Think before they
speak
• Process emotions
internally
Julia Roberts Albert Einstein Meryl Streep Michael Jackson
(Sources: Engleberg, Tieger)

6. What is your most natural
energy orientation?
“Speak up
introvert!”
says the
extrovert.
“Shut up and
listen
extrovert!”
thinks the
introvert.
In any given situation, a person will tend to direct their
energy inward or outward (introvert or extrovert).
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)

7. Sensor vs. Intuitive
SENSOR
Sensors
notice the
facts,
details, and
realities of
the world
around
them.
• Factual and detail-
oriented
• Precise and
practical
• Concentrate on
one task at a time
• Prefer regulations
• Step-by-step
explanations
• Follow directions
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)

8. Sensor vs. Intuitive
INTUITIVE
Intuitives are
interested in
connections
between facts
as well as the
possibilities of
the
information.
• See the big picture
• Innovative and
creative
• Work in bursts of
energy
• Trust their gut
feelings or hunches
• Theoretical
explanations
• Prefer to learn new
skills
Tim Berners – contributor to the invention of the World Wide Web
Mohandas Gandhi Marilyn Monroe
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)

9. Sensing
part of
the brain:
• Uses the 5 senses
• Organizes specific
details
• Past and present
based
Intuitive
part of
the brain:
• Seeks to interpret
overall patterns
• Speculates on
possibilities
• Mostly future based
Which way of perceiving is
most "automatic"?
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)

10. Thinker vs. Feeler
T H I N K E R
Thinkers
make
decisions
based on
impersonal,
objective, an
d logical
criteria.
• Task-oriented and
objective
• Analytical; able to
make difficult
decisions
• Appear unemotional
and aggressive
• Motivated by
achievement
• Argue/debate
frequently
• Decide with their
head
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)

11. Thinker vs. Feeler
F E E L E R
Feelers make
decisions
based on
their personal
values and
how they feel
about the
choices.
• People-oriented and
subjective
• Friendly; help others
• Sensitive
empathetic, diplomat
ic
• Seek harmony;
avoid conflicts
• Motivated by
appreciation
• Decide with their
hearts
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)

12. Which way of making
decisions is most natural?
Thinkers are
DETACHED:
Objectively
analyze
problems
Systematically
and logically
form
conclusions
Feelers are
ATTACHED:
Subjectively
analyze
problems using
personal values
Globally and
emotionally
form
conclusions
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)

13. Judger vs. Perceiver
J U D G E R
Judgers
prefer a
structured
and fairly
predictable
environment
to settle
things.
• Structured and
organized
• Punctual – pay
attention to time
• Plan ahead
• Take
responsibilities
seriously
• Work first, play
later
• Prefer schedules
and rules
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)

14. Judger vs. Perceiver
P E R C E I V E R
Perceivers
prefer to
experience
the world, so
they keep
their options
open and are
comfortable
adapting.
• Flexible, curious, o
pen-minded
• Less aware of time
– often late
• Like freedom and
spontaneity
• Procrastinate - end
up in a frenzy
• Play first, work later
• Question the need
for rules
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)

15. What’s your "action
orientation" towards the
outside world?
Judgers approach the outside
world with a plan:
• Organize surroundings
• Always prepared
• Work towards closure and completion
Perceivers approach the outside
world as it comes:
• Adopting and adapting to surroundings
• On-the-go attitude
• Receptive to new opportunities and
changing plans
(Sources: Engleberg, Reinhold, Tieger)

16. Conclusion
Thousands of companies use the MBTI assessment in the workplace
for many reasons:
• Easy-to-use instrument
• Produces insightful reports about employees
• Helps determine if someone fits the job
• Free compared to professional evaluations
• Meets commonly accepted psychometric reliability standards
(Sources: Reinhold, Tieger)

17. How to find your MBTI
personality type:
Take the
test!
(See
handout for
instructions)
THE END

18. Works Cited
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