MBTI

A framework to understand yourself myself and others.

Personal Reflection Paper

1,000 word plus/minus 10% reflection paper.

Title:

My observations, personal learning and action points arising

from my analysis of MBTI.

Submission Date: Wednesday 2nd October (hard copy to me at the start of the lecture)

Grading CriteriaGrade A An excellent paper that demonstrates a comprehensive, highly

structured & focused response to the task. •An extensive and detailed knowledge & understanding of mbti.•Clear evidence of objective in-depth self-reflection on implications of personal learning.•Inclusion of appropriate and relevant examples to support discussion.•Action points that are capable of implementation.•A highly developed capacity for original, creative and logical thinking.•Excellent presentation (spelling, grammar, use of language). A logical flow of ideas.

Grade B A very good paper presenting a well-organised response to the task.•A broad knowledge of the MBTI•A good engagement with self-reflection on implications of personal learning. •Inclusion of some very good examples to support discussion•Action points that are realistic.•Clear and fluent expression with a good structure

Grading CriteriaGrade C A good paper representing an adequate and competent

response to the task.•Adequate but not complete knowledge of mbti•Omission of some important content or the appearance of several minor errors.•Adoption of a light approach to self-reflection/learning •Adequate use of basic examples•Action points that are identified but not discussed in terms of application.•Writing of sufficient quality to convey meaning but some lack of fluency.

Grade D A satisfactory paper representing an acceptable response to the task.•A basic grasp of MBTI•Has one or more major errors•A lack of evidence of adequate self-reflection/learning•Examples that primarily draw on a repetition of material provided. •Action points that are vague•Displays the minimum acceptable standard of presentation (spelling, grammar, structure)

What is a Preference?

• Natural

• Easy

• Flowing

• Comfortable

• Takes less energy

What is Psychological Type ? A theory of personality developed by Carl G. Jung to explain the

normal differences between healthy people. ( 1940’s)

Differences in behaviour result from people’s inborn tendencies to use their minds in different ways.

The natural preferred way of using one’s mind and directing energy

Jung believed our main task is to discover and fulfill our deep-innate potential

Type is not about skills, intelligence, abilities or technical expertise

WHY MBTI ? Awareness of

- Personal style

- Individual strengths

- Potential areas for development

Improves:

- Impact on others

- Understanding & resolving conflict with others

- Matching task assignments to preferences

- Communication - A common language to help surface issues

- Valuing different perspectives

- Working together

The Four Dimension of Life

• How do you ENERGISE?

• How do you ABSORB information?

• How do you DECIDE?

• How do you ORGANISE your life?

Four Dichotomies

E

I

Where you get your energy

SN

Preferred type of information

TF

How you make decisions

Judging

Perceiving

How you organise your life.

Preferences

•All preferences are equally valuable

•One is not ‘better’ than the any other

• There is no ideal type !

How do you charge your battery?

Extraversion Introversion

EXTRAVERSIONEXTRAVERSION INTROVERSIONINTROVERSION

Is Often Friendly, Is Often Friendly, Talkative, Easy To Talkative, Easy To

KnowKnow

Is Often Is Often Reserved, Quiet, Reserved, Quiet, Takes longer to Takes longer to

KnowKnow

Extraversion (E) / Introversion (I)

Energised by other people & external experiences

Needs relationships

Acts quickly, often without thinking

- Do – think – do

Learn by doing

Energised by inner resources, internal experiences

Needs privacy

Likes to think before they act

- Think – do – think

Learn by reflection

I have an idea!

Extraversion

Let’s TALK……Introversion

Let me THINK…..

Extraversion (E) / Introversion (I)

Like to talk Have broad interests Gives breadth to life Expresses thoughts and

feelings freely

- May be at risk of saying too much

‘E’s may appear shallow to ‘I’s

Like to write Focus in-depth on their

interests Gives depth to life Keeps thoughts and

emotions private

- May be at risk of saying too little

‘I’s may seem withdrawn to ‘E’s

Extraversion / IntroversionReflectiveInwardReservedPrivacyFewQuietDepth

ActiveOutwardSociablePeopleManyExpressiveBreadth

How clear is your preference?

IntroversionExtraversio

n

Sensing IntuitionHow do you take in

information?

Sensing (S) / iNtuition (N)

Five senses

Focus on the realities of a situation.

Work with what is ‘given’ in the here and now, and thus become realistic and practical

‘Sixth Sense’ - insight

Focus on the meanings, relationships and possibilities

Work towards the future and thus become innovative and inspirational

SENSINGSENSING INTUITIONINTUITION

Lives in present, Lives in present, enjoying what’s enjoying what’s

herehere

Looks forward, Looks forward, anticipating anticipating

what might Bewhat might Be

SENSINGSENSING INTUITIONINTUITION

Likes Likes opportunities opportunities

for being for being inventiveinventive

Likes things that Likes things that Are Definite & Are Definite &

MeasurableMeasurable

Sensing (S) / iNtuition (N)

Like detail, needs all the facts before understanding

Starts at the beginning, takes a step at a time

Practical, excellent observation, make few factual errors

Trust Experience

Like the big picture, grasps the whole picture from a few salient facts

Jumps in anywhere, leaps over steps

Innovative, vivid imagination, searches for underlying meaning & patterns

Trust inspiration

Sensing Intuition

Sensing (S) / iNtuition (N) Works hands on with

the parts to understand the overall design

Like set procedures & established routines

Value common sense

‘S’s can seem literal minded to ‘N’s

Studies the overall design to understand how the parts fit together

Like change & variety

Value imagination

‘N’s can seem impractical dreamers to ‘S’s

Sensing Intuition

Sensing INtuition Patterns Future Imaginative Innovations Random Hunches Variety Anticipation Inspiration Change

Details Present Practical Facts Sequential Directions Repetition Enjoyment Perspiration Conserve

How clear is your preference?

Sensing

iNtuition

• Head –v- Heart

• Think of a recent important decision you have made - did you weigh up the pros and cons or did you make a decision that felt the right thing to do?

• How do you react to criticism?

• How do you react to conflict?

How do you DECIDE? Thinking or Feeling

THINKINGTHINKING FEELINGFEELING

Concerned with Concerned with principles such as principles such as

Truth, JusticeTruth, Justice

Concerned with values Concerned with values such as Relationships, such as Relationships,

HarmonyHarmony

Thinking (T) / Feeling (F) Decides with the head

- The sensible thing to do is ………

Goes by logic and analysis

Spontaneously critiques

Takes a long term view

Decides with the heart

- What I feel is…..

Goes by personal conviction and understanding

Spontaneously appreciates

Takes an immediate view & personal view

THINKINGTHINKING FEELINGFEELING

The Consequences The Consequences Will Be…..Will Be…..

What Matters Is….What Matters Is….

Goes by logicGoes by logic Goes by Goes by personal personal

convictionsconvictions

Illustration

T FMakes decisions by stepping out of the problem to be objective

Makes decisions by stepping into the problem to

be compassionate

Thinking (T) / Feeling (F)

Can handle conflict without showing signs of stress

Precise

Wants everyone treated equally

‘T’s may seem cold to ‘F’s

Dislike conflict but good at resolving it

Persuasive

Wants everyone treated individually

‘F’s may seem fuzzy minded to ‘T’s

Thinking / Feeling Heart Subjective Harmony Caring Personal Appreciate Empathise Persuasive Values

Head Objective Justice Cool Impersonal Criticise Analyse Precise Principles

How clear is your preference?

Thinking Feeling

JJ PP

Likes order and Likes order and structurestructure

Likes going with Likes going with the flowthe flow

Illustration

Judging (J) / Perceiving (P)

Does not mean judgemental

Like to live in a planned, orderly way, wanting to regulate and manage their lives.

Like to make decisions, come to closure and then carry on.

Like to be structured, organised and want things settled.

Does not mean perceptive

Like to live in a flexible, spontaneous way, gathering information.

Wary of early closure or quick

decisions – too confining.

Like to be flexible and stay open to new information and last-minute options.

JudgingJudging PerceivinPerceivingg

Handles Deadlines,Handles Deadlines,

Plans In AdvancePlans In Advance

Meets Deadlines By Meets Deadlines By

Last Minute RushLast Minute Rush

Judging (J) / Perceiving (P)

Likes to have things under control

Likes to plan

Deliberate

Js can seem rigid, demanding and inflexible to Ps

Likes to experience life as it happens

Likes to wait

Spontaneous

Ps can seem disorganised, messy & irresponsible to Js

How do you do your food shopping?

Describe the inside of your wardrobe ?

How do you book your holidays?

How do you feel if you are running late for an appointment? (even a casual one!)

How do you ORGANISE your life?Judging or Perceiving?

How clear is your preference?

Judging Perceiving

TYPE SHORTHAND

ISTJ

REALISTS

ISFJ

NURTURER

INFJCOUNSELLOR

INTJMASTERMIND

ISTP

RESOLVER

ISFP

PEACEMAKER

INFP

IDEALIST

INTPSTRATEGIST

ESTPGO GETTER

ESFP

PERFORMER

ENFP

INNOVATOR

ENTP

BIG THINKER

ESTJ

SUPERVISOR

ESFJ

PROVIDER

ENFJ

MENTOR

ENTJ

LEADER

The House of 16 Rooms

ISTJN=224(13.7%)

ISFJN= 208(12.7%)

INFJN=28(1.7%)

INTJN=23(1.4%)

ISTPN=105(6.4%)

ISFPN=100(6.1%)

INFPN=52(3.2%)

INTPN=40(2.4%)

ESTPN=95(5.8%)

ESFPN=142(8.7%)

ENFPN=103(6.3%)

ENTPN=45(2.8%)

ESTJN= 170(10.4%)

ESFJN=206(12.6%)

ENFJN=45(2.8%)

ENTJN=48(2.9%)

UKPopulationType Table

N= 1634