1. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Will B. Goode University of Iowa

2. Ground-Rules Share your thoughts and listen to others Stay positive Keep it in the room Will = ENTJ ?

3. Overview 1.Self-Report Instrument 2.Nonjudgmental Instrument 3.Preference Indicator 4.Well Researched Instrument 5.Based on Jung’s Theory 6.Built for the “normal” population

4. Four Dimensions of Personality Type How we interact with the world and where we direct our energy The kind of information we naturally notice How we make decisions Whether we prefer to live in a more structured way or a more spontaneous way

5. ExtraversionIntroversion Interest Orientation EI Outer world of actions, objects, and people Inner world of ideas and concepts

6. SensingiNtuition Perception SN Immediate reality and direct experience Inferred meanings and relationships

7. ThinkingFeeling Judgment TF Reliability of logical order – cause and effect Priorities based on personal importance and values

8. JudgmentPerception Environment Orientation JP Judging attitude – Control of events and systematic planning Spontaneity – Curious, awaiting events and adapting to them

9. ISTJ “Take Your Time and Do It Right” ISFJ “On My Honor, to Do My Duty…” INFJ “Catalyst for Positive Change” INTJ “Competence + Independence = Perfection” ISTP “Doing the Best I Can With What I’ve Got” ISFP “It’s the Thought That Counts” INFP “Still Waters Run Deep” INTP “Ingenious Problem Solvers” ESTP “Let’s Get Busy!” ESFP “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” ENFP “Anything’s Possible” ENTP “Life’s Entrepreneurs” ESTJ “Taking Care of Business” ESFJ “What Can I Do For You?” ENFJ “The Public Relations Specialist” ENTJ “Everything’s Fine – I’m in Charge”

10. Questions What do you want your peers to know about you that would help in group work or discussion? What is a great strength that you have to offer your peers when working in group projects or in discussions?

11. Thank You - Please fill out the evaluations. Will B. Goode wibgoo@uiowa.edu