“Every individual is an exception to the rule. Conformity is one side of a person, uniqueness is the other” (Carl Jung)

Purpose Increase our self-awareness Better understand each other’s preferences and styles Find more effective ways to work with each other Improve how we work as a team hatamilike/index_summaries.shtml hatamilike/index_summaries.shtml

Share 1. Your favourite film 2. Something unusual about you that no- one else knows

Myers Brigg test - basics based on the personality theories of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung developed by two non-psychologists, Briggs and Myers Understand yourself first, then understand others Just a simplistic guide Types - no better or worse types to be; each type has its strengths and possible pitfalls wide range of human behaviour within each type

The Four Preferences Where do you get & focus your “energy” or attention? Extroversion or Introversion What kind of information do you gather and trust? Sensing (facts) or iNtuition (ideas) What process do you use in coming to decisions? Thinking (heads) or Feeling (hearts) How do you deal with the world around you? Judging (planner) or Perceiving (spontaneous)

1 st Dimension Extrovert / Introvert: the world around you or your own thoughts?

1 st Dimension Extroversion-Introversion RM 3-13

E-Type Needs Contact & Relationships I-Type Needs peace & time to themselves

ExtroversionIntroversion Focus primarilyFocus on the outeron the inner worldworld of concepts & ideas

Characteristics of E and I Extroversion Attuned to external environment Prefer to “talk through” problems Learn best through doing or discussing Breadth of interests Tend to speak & act first, reflect later Introversion Drawn to contemplation in inner world Prefer to “think through” problems Learn best by reflection, mental “practice” Depth of interests Tend to reflect before acting or speaking

SOME KEY WORDS EXTROVERSION ACTIVE OUTWARDS SOCIABLE PEOPLE MANY EXPRESSIVE BREADTH INTROVERSION REFLECTIVE INWARDS RESERVED PRIVACY FEW QUIET DEPTH

In work situations EsIs Talk a lot in meetings Voice lots of ideas Phone calls are a welcome diversion Like working in teams Participate in a variety of tasks Are more reserved in meetings Only voice well thought out ideas Phone calls can be intrusive Like working alone or in small groups Like quiet space for concentration

Exercise 1 ‘E’s over here, ‘I’s over there: Create your ideal holiday….Create your ideal holiday…. 1 note taker…feedback1 note taker…feedback

2 nd Dimension Sensing/ Intuition - what kind of information do you gather & trust – facts or ideas ?

2 nd Dimension Sensing-Intuition RM 3-18 Source: Work It Out (p. 8) by Sandra Krebs Hirsh with Jane A. G. Kise. Palo Alto, CA: Davies-Black Publishing, Reprinted with permission. Using the MBTI ® Tool in Organizations, 3rd edition, © 2001 by Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc. Permission is hereby granted to reproduce this overhead master for workshop use. Duplication for any other use, including resale, is a violation of copyright law. MBTI and Introduction to Type are registered trademarks of Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc.

S-Type prefers being practical N-Type prefers to imagine the possibilities

S-Type Like things which are straight and measurable N-Type Like creative things

Sensing IntuitionFocus on what is actuallyassociations and therepossibilities

What kind of Information do you Gather & Trust ? Sensing Focus on what is real & actual Value practical applications Factual & concrete, notice details Observe & remember specifics Enjoy the present Want information to be accurate & precise Trust experience iNtuition Focus on “big picture”, possibilities Value imaginative insights Abstract & theoretical See patterns & meaning in facts Enjoy anticipating the future Stimulated by ambiguity Trust inspiration

SOME KEY WORDS SENSING DETAILS PRESENT PRACTICAL FACTS SEQUENTIAL DIRECTIONS REPETITION ENJOYMENT PERSPIRATION CONSERVE INTUITION PATTERNS FUTURE IMAGINATIVE INNOVATIONS RANDOM HUNCHES VARIETY ANTICIPATION INSPIRATION CHANGE

In Work situation SensingiNtuition Use experience to solve problems Applying perfected skills Step by step approach Present details of work first Like to solve new problems Learning something new Bursts of energy, follow inspiration Present overview of their work first

Exercise two ‘S’s over here, ‘N’s over there: Tell us what you see…..Tell us what you see….. 3 minutes, then feedback3 minutes, then feedback

3 rd Dimension - Thinking vs Feeling What process do you use in coming to Decisions ?

3 rd Dimension - Thinking vs Feeling Split into Ts (heads) and Fs (hearts) What do you like to be appreciated for? How do you feel when you’re not appreciated?

What process do you use in coming to Decisions? Thinking Guided by objective logic Focus on cause-&-effect Look for flaws in logic Apply consistent principles in dealing with people At work emphasise involvement with tasks Feeling Guided by personal values & convictions Focus on harmony with own & others’ values Look for common ground & shared values Treat each person as a unique individual At work emphasise & support the process

In work situation TF Logical analysis to reach a conclusion Can work without harmony, focus on the task Firm-minded, ready to offer criticism Look for principles Recognition after task is completed Use values to reach a conclusion Work best with harmony, focus on people Are sympathetic, may avoid telling unpleasant things Look for values Appreciation during process

Discuss CONFLICT: 3 min to discuss. Share – Ts then Fs

4th Dimension - Judging vs Perceiving

J-Type Prefers a well ordered life P-Type Prefers a flexible life style

J-Type sticks to deadlines; plans in advance P-Type only just makes deadlines in the last minute

What kind of Lifestyle do you prefer to lead? Judging Like to get things decided Scheduled & organised Enjoy decision-making Dislike working under time pressure Perceiving Like to keep options open Spontaneous & adaptable Enjoy the process, no decision before its time Energised by last minute time pressures

In work situation JP Plan the work and work to the plan Enjoy organising and finishing tasks Keep focus on completion Seek structure Lists to prompt action Want flexibility Enjoy starting task and leaving open Want to include as much as possible Adapt to change Lists to remind of possible things to do

How would you organise your time over a weekend if you had no plans/ responsibilities? Js and Ps separate – f/b

What are you? Extrovert Introvert Sense (facts) Intuition (ideas) Thinking (head) Feeling (heart) Perception (spontaneous) Judgment (planner) EISNTFPJEISNTFPJ

ISTJISFJINFJINTJ ISTPISFPINFPINTP ESTP ESFPENFPENTP ESTJESFJENFJENTJ The class IE

Ongoing Profile EIEISNSNTFTFJPJPEIEISNSNTFTFJPJP

Effect of Team Similarity/Diversity teams with similar MB types solve problems quickly Diverse teams make better quality decisions

Summary Key Applications MB Know self – know others Improving Communication Enhancing Problem Solving & Decision Making Managing Change Recognizing and Managing Conflict Remember: just a guide; no types ‘better‘