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Marsha Anderson, MDUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine
Myers-Briggs:Understanding Personality Type and Communication
Franklin Trimm, MDUniversity of South Alabama
+Communication
� Communication is important to getting the job done� Understanding the role of personality type in
communication enhances communication� Be aware of your type and how it influences how you
communicate� Be aware of others’ type and how it influences they they
communicate� Become comfortable with different communication
styles� Become a better listener� Become a better communicator to those of other type s
+Tasks
Type Self BossKey
Person
Introversion – Extroversion I or E I or E I or E
Sensing - INtuitive S or N S or N S or N
Thinking - Feeling T or F T or F T or F
Judging - Perceiving J or P J or P J or P
+Temperament Sorter
…based on C. G. Jung’s
Psychological Types
+Natural Differences Among People
�Have you ever noticed�It’s so much easier to get to know some
people than others?�You have friends who are never late and
others who are usually last-minute arrivals?
�Some children simply must have the last word in any argument while others go to pieces if you so much as look at them crossly?
Preferences
+Preferences
�Sign your name with non-dominant hand
�Sign your name with your dominant hand
People don’t all act the same; different psychological preferences
1
Gain Energy2
Take in Information3
Make Decisions4
Approach Life
+The four preferences are . . .
1
Extraversion or Introversion2
Sensing or Intuition3
Thinking or Feeling4
Judgment or Perceiving
Both attitudes are used by everyone, but one is usually preferred
and better developed.
Extraversion and Introversion are complementary attitudes
toward the world
People who have a preference for Extraversion (sometimes called
Extraverts) get their energy and essential stimulation from
the environment—the outer world of people and things.
E
People who have a preference for Introversion (sometimes called
Introverts) get their energy and essential stimulation from
within—the inner world of thoughts and reflection.
I
+Which
are You?
E
I
EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION
EXTRAVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
INTROVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
Feels pulled outward by external claims and
conditions
Feels pushed inwardby external claims and
intrusions
EXTRAVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
INTROVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
Energized by otherpeople, external
experiences
Energized by inner resources, internal
experiences
EXTRAVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
INTROVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
Acts, then(maybe) reflects
Reflects, then(maybe) acts
EXTRAVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
INTROVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
Is often friendly,talkative, quick to get
to know
Is often reserved,quiet, takes time to get
to know
EXTRAVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
INTROVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
Expresses thoughts andemotions freely (may be at risk of saying too much)
Keeps thoughts andemotions private (may be at risk of saying too little)
EXTRAVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
INTROVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
Needsinteraction
Needsprivacy
EXTRAVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
INTROVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
Gives breadthto life
Gives depthto life
EXTRAVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
INTROVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
May seem shallow to others
May seem withdrawn to others
EXTRAVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
INTROVERSIONTendencies & Characteristics
Needs Introversion for balance
Needs Extraversion for balance
E II E
Some key words . . .
E I
EXTRAVERSION – Talk it out INTROVERSION – Think it through
active
outward
sociable
open
many
expressive
Breadth
reflective
inward
reserved
private
few
quiet
depth
These characteristics often develop from E and Ipreferences. Some of them may be true for you.
Mark table for self, boss, and key person
E IC L E A R M O D E R A T E S L I G H T S L I G H T M O D E R A T E C L E A R
Extraverts use both Extraversion and Introversion,
but prefer Extraversion
Introverts use both Extraversion and Introversion,
but prefer Introversion
How clear is your preference?
Both ways of perceiving and taking in information are used by
everyone, but one is usually preferred and better developed.
Sensing and Intuition are ways of taking in
information
People who have a preference for the Sensing function
take in information by way of the five senses—sight, sound,
touch, taste, and smell.
S
People who have a preference for taking in information
through the Intuitive function do so by way of insight and relating to the big picture.
N
+Which
are You?
S
N
SENSING INTUITIVE
SENSINGTendencies & Characteristics
INTUITIONTendencies & Characteristics
Sees specificparts and pieces
Sees patternsAnd relationships
SENSINGTendencies & Characteristics
Lives in the present,enjoying what is there
Lives toward the future,anticipating what might be
INTUITIONTendencies & Characteristics
SENSINGTendencies & Characteristics
INTUITIONTendencies & Characteristics
Prefers handlingpractical matters
Prefers imaginingpossibilities
SENSINGTendencies & Characteristics
INTUITIONTendencies & Characteristics
Likes things that are definite, measureable
Likes opportunitiesfor being inventive
SENSINGTendencies & Characteristics
INTUITIONTendencies & Characteristics
Starts at the beginning,takes one step at a time
Jumps in anywhere,leaps over the steps
SENSINGTendencies & Characteristics
INTUITIONTendencies & Characteristics
Works hands-on with parts to understand
overall design
Studies overall design to see how parts fit together
SENSINGTendencies & Characteristics
INTUITIONTendencies & Characteristics
Enjoys using and refining the known and
familiar
Enjoys experimenting with the new and
different
SENSINGTendencies & Characteristics
INTUITIONTendencies & Characteristics
May seem materialistic and literal-minded
to others
May seem idealistic,impractical dreamers
to others
SENSINGTendencies & Characteristics
INTUITIONTendencies & Characteristics
Needs Intuitionfor balance
Needs Sensingfor balance
S NN S
Some key words . . .S
SENSING -- Specifics INTUITION – Big picturedetails
present
practical
facts
sequential
directions
repetition
enjoyment
perspiration
conserve
literal
patterns
future
imaginative
innovations
random
hunches
variety
anticipation
inspiration
change
figurative
These characteristics often develop from S and N preferences. Some of them may be true for you.
Mark table for self, boss, and key person
N
S NC L E A R M O D E R A T E S L I G H T S L I G H T M O D E R A T E C L E A R
Sensing types use both Sensing and Intuition,
but prefer Sensing
Intuitive types use both Sensing and Intuition,
but prefer Intuition
How clear is your preference?
Both ways of deciding and evaluating information are used by everyone, but one is usually preferred and better developed.
Thinking and Feeling are ways of
making decisions
People who have a preference for Thinking use their
mental processing function to make decisions on
the basis of logical analysis.
T
People who have a preference for Feeling use their
mental processing function to make decisions on the basis
of evaluating relative worth.
F
+Which
are You?
T
F
THINKING FEELING
THINKINGTendencies & Characteristics
FEELINGTendencies & Characteristics
Decides withthe head
Decides withthe heart
THINKINGTendencies & Characteristics
FEELINGTendencies & Characteristics
Goes by logic Goes bypersonal convictions
THINKINGTendencies & Characteristics
FEELINGTendencies & Characteristics
Concerned with principles such as truth, justice
Concerned with values such as relationships, harmony
THINKINGTendencies & Characteristics
FEELINGTendencies & Characteristics
Sees things as an onlooker
from outside a situation
Sees things as a participant
from within a situation
THINKINGTendencies & Characteristics
FEELINGTendencies & Characteristics
Takes a longrange view
Takes an immediateand personal view
THINKINGTendencies & Characteristics
FEELINGTendencies & Characteristics
Spontaneouslycritiques
Spontaneouslyappreciates
THINKINGTendencies & Characteristics
FEELINGTendencies & Characteristics
Good atanalyzing plans
Good at understanding
people
THINKINGTendencies & Characteristics
FEELINGTendencies & Characteristics
May seem distant or condescending
to others
May seem too involved or emotional
to others
THINKINGTendencies & Characteristics
FEELINGTendencies & Characteristics
Needs Feeling for balance
Needs Thinking for balance
T FF T
Some key words . . .
T F
THINKING – Logical implications FEELING – Impact on people
head
objective
justice
cool
impersonal
critique
Analyze
precise
principles
heart
subjective
harmony
caring
personal
appreciative
empathize
persuasive
values
These characteristics often develop from T and Fpreferences. Some of them may be true for you.
Mark table for self, boss, and key person
T FC L E A R M O D E R A T E S L I G H T S L I G H T M O D E R A T E C L E A R
Thinking types use both Thinking and Feeling,
but prefer Thinking
Feeling types use both Thinking and Feeling,
but prefer Feeling
How clear is your preference?
Both attitudes are part of everyone’s lifestyle, but one is usually
preferred and better developed.
Judgment and Perception are complementary
lifestyles
A Judging lifestyle is decisive,
planned, and orderly.
J
A Perceiving lifestyle is flexible, adaptable,
and spontaneous.
P
+Which
are You?
J
P
JUDGING PERCEIVING
JUDGMENTTendencies & Characteristics
PERCEPTIONTendencies & Characteristics
Prefers an organized lifestyle
Prefers a flexible lifestyle
JUDGMENTTendencies & Characteristics
PERCEPTIONTendencies & Characteristics
Likes definiteorder and structure
Likes goingwith the flow
JUDGMENTTendencies & Characteristics
PERCEPTIONTendencies & Characteristics
Likes to have lifeunder control
Prefers to experiencelife as it happens
JUDGMENTTendencies & Characteristics
PERCEPTIONTendencies & Characteristics
Enjoys beingdecisive
Enjoys being curious,discovering surprises
JUDGMENTTendencies & Characteristics
PERCEPTIONTendencies & Characteristics
Likes clear limitsand categories
Likes freedom to explore without limits
JUDGMENTTendencies & Characteristics
PERCEPTIONTendencies & Characteristics
Feels comfortableestablishing closure
Feels comfortablemaintaining openness
JUDGMENTTendencies & Characteristics
PERCEPTIONTendencies & Characteristics
Handles deadlines,plans in advance
Meets deadlinesby last minute rush
JUDGMENTTendencies & Characteristics
PERCEPTIONTendencies & Characteristics
May seem demandingrigid, or uptight to others
May seem disorganized,messy, or irresponsible
to others
JUDGMENTTendencies & Characteristics
PERCEPTIONTendencies & Characteristics
Needs Perceptionfor balance
Needs Judgmentfor balance
J PP J
Some key words . . .
J P
JUDGMENT – Joy of closure PERCEPTION – Joy of Processing
organized
structure
control
decisive
deliberate
closure
plan
deadline
productive
flexible
flow
experience
curious
spontaneous
openness
wait
discoveries
receptive
These characteristics often develop from J and P pr eferences.Some of them may be true for you.
Mark table for self, boss, and key person
J PC L E A R M O D E R A T E S L I G H T S L I G H T M O D E R A T E C L E A R
Judging types use both Judging and Perceiving,
but prefer Judging
Perceivingtypes use both Judging and Perceiving,
but prefer Perceiving
How clear is your preference?
Type preferences do not access. . .Aptitude
Psychological illness
Emotions
Trauma
Stress
“Normalcy”
Maturity
Physical illness
Skill
Intelligence
Learning
Type is helpful in understandingyourself and other people . . .
but remember everyone is an individual !
+ Worksheet
�Review the table you have created describing the personality preferences for you, your Boss and “Other Key Person”
+ Exercise� You have been asked to run a meeting where you,
your boss, and the “Key Person” are present to discuss an issue.
� It is important to hear the views of everyone about this particular problem to come up with a workable solution.
� Based on the Introversion/Extraversion preferences of the people at your meeting, what will you need to consider/do to make sure you get the information you need and to complete the agenda?
� Hints: Consider the characteristics of introverts a nd extraverts. How will these preferences potentially effect communication at your meeting? What can you do as the meeting leader to increase the chances of having a productive conversation that everyone contributes t o?