personality workshop - university of westminster skills academy
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What does your personalityreveal about you?
Louise BamfordCareers Consultant
www.westminster.ac.uk/careerswww.westminster.ac.uk/careers
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The MBTI instrument: who uses it?
Used by thousands of organisations in Europe including:Management colleges and business schools such as
Ashridge, INSEAD, Henley Business School and CranfieldManagement consultancies such as PWC, Deloitte and
PA Consulting GroupMultinational companies including Microsoft, Shell, Coca
Cola and Procter & GamblePublic services such as the NHS, Police, RAF and central
and local governmentUniversities, charities, churches and counsellors.
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Purpose
The MBTI instrument will help you to:Learn about yourself, understanding where you fit in a framework that describes personality differences in positive and constructive ways.Appreciate important differences between people, and understand how different types can work together in a complementary way.
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Making it relevant to you
Take a moment to reflect on what YOU want to get out of this session.The next slide will remind you of some of the general areas in which you can apply type. Which ones apply to you?
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General application areas
Developing yourselfo Problem-solvingo Understanding stress reactionso Career development
Working with otherso Working relationshipso Communication styleo Resolving conflict
Working in teams and organisationso Leadership styleo Managing changeo Valuing diversityo Considering team and organisational culture
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The Indicator is based on the personality theories of the eminent Swiss psychologist Carl Jung. The model was developed by two non-psychologists, Briggs and Myers, who wanted to give as many people as possible access to these powerful ideas.It is one of the few models of personality that describes differences positively.There are no better or worse types to be; each type has its strengths and possible pitfalls.
History
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Research
Over 20 years of research went into the MBTI questionnaire before it was published.There are over 4,000 research papers on the MBTI instrument, which provide strong support for its reliability and validity.The MBTI questionnaire continues to be refined and updated. Culturally sensitive forms have been published, including the UK MBTI Step I. It is available in 14 European languages.Authors from a wide range of backgrounds have written about the Indicator, and hundreds of practical, easy-to-read resources are available.
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Write your signature…...now do it again with the OTHER hand!
What is a preference?
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What was the difference?
Preferred handFeels natural, flowing and comfortableDidn’t think about it, just did itQuick, effortless and easyLooks distinctive, recognisably my work
Non-preferred handFeels unnatural, difficult and awkwardRequired concentration to do itSlow, jerky, takes more effortNot ‘me’, but gets easier with practice
Typical responses:
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Things to remember
Preference tells us what you find most energising and comfortable.Type cannot determine ability or skill.There is no such thing as the ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ type.Everyone is able to use all eight of the preferences.You are best placed to decide your own type.Completion of the MBTI questionnaire is voluntary.
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Ethics
The MBTI questionnaire should only be used for development.The MBTI questionnaire cannot be used for selection, because it tells you nothing about a person’s skills and abilities.People should only be asked to share their MBTI type if they feel comfortable doing so – each individual owns their data and can choose to share it or not as they wish.
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The four dimensions of type
How do you deal with the world around you?
JUDGING PERCEIVING
What process do you use to make decisions?
THINKING FEELING
What kind of information do you prefer to use?
SENSING INTUITION
Where do you get your energy from?
EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION
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The four dimensions of type
Where do you get your energy from?
EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION
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Tend to act before thinkingPrefer to get into action
Talk things throughMore expressive when interacting
Gain energy from interactionHave a breadth of interests
Tend to think before actingPrefer to spend time on reflectionThink things throughMore contained when interactingGain energy from concentrationHave a depth of interests
Characteristics
Remember, E–I is not about sociability or social confidence
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Analogy
E I
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Exercise – E - I
Your perfect
weekend break!
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E–I: Approach to meetings
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What is your preference – E - I
Which do you prefer?How sure are you?Don’t worry if you are unsure now – you can decide later.
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Exercise – S - N
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Exercise – S - N
Write down what you saw
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The four dimensions of type
How do you deal with the world around you?
JUDGING PERCEIVING
What process do you use to make decisions?
THINKING FEELING
What kind of information do you prefer to use?
SENSING INTUITION
Where do you get your energy from?
EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION
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The four dimensions of type
What kind of information do you prefer to use?
SENSING INTUITION
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Characteristics
Seek out new ideasLook at the bigger pictureAdopt an imaginative approachAnticipate the futureEnsure things work in theoryUse conceptual frameworks
Want to know the factsLook at the specifics
Adopt a realistic approachFocus on the here and now
Ensure things work in practiceCollect observations
Remember, Sensing isn’t ‘sensitive’ and iNtuition isn’t ‘gut feel’
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Analogy
Ensures individual data is accurate
May overlook the patterns
Ensures patterns are understood
May overlook the accuracy of the detail
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S–N: Preferred instructions
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What is your preference? S - N
Which do you prefer?How sure are you?Don’t worry if you are unsure now – you can decide later.
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The four dimensions of type
How do you deal with the world around you?
JUDGING PERCEIVING
What process do you use to make decisions?
THINKING FEELING
What kind of information do you prefer to use?
SENSING INTUITION
Where do you get your energy from?
EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION
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The four dimensions of type
What process do you use to make decisions?
THINKING FEELING
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Characteristics
Apply logical reasoning Use cause and effect analysis
Seek objective truthDecide using impersonal criteria
Focus on tasksProvide a critique
• Apply individual values• Understand others’ viewpoints • Seek harmony• Decide by personal circumstances• Focus on relationship• Offer praise
Remember, ‘Thinkers’ can feel and ‘Feelers’ can think
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Illustration
Makes decisions by stepping out of the problem to be
objective
Makes decisions by stepping into the problem to be
compassionate
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Exercise – T - F
What would you do if a
friend in crisis asked you for
help?
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T–F: Helping style
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What is your preference? T - F
Which do you prefer?How sure are you?Don’t worry if you are unsure now – you can decide later.
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The four dimensions of type
How do you deal with the world around you?
JUDGING PERCEIVING
What process do you use to make decisions?
THINKING FEELING
What kind of information do you prefer to use?
SENSING INTUITION
Where do you get your energy from?
EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION
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The four dimensions of type
How do you deal with the world around you?
JUDGING PERCEIVING
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Characteristics
Keep a range of choices availableRemain flexibleRespond to emerging informationPrefer to go with the flowPrefer to be spontaneous
Like to come to closureMake plans
Act in a controlled wayPrefer to act within a
structurePrefer to schedule activitiesRemember, Judging isn’t ‘judgmental’ and Perceiving isn’t ‘perceptive’
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Illustration
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Exercise – J - P
Attitudes to work and play
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J–P: Approach to a task
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What is your preference? J - P
Which do you prefer?How sure are you?Don’t worry if you are unsure now – you can decide later.
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Pulling together your best-fit type
This is the MBTI whole type YOU think fits you best.
If you are unsure on any preference pair, consider whether there are demands on you to operate differently from your natural preference.
Have a look at the short descriptions of the possible alternatives for you. Which one resonates best for you?
Remember, you know yourself best!
Don’t worry if you are still unsure – you have time to reflect before you decide.
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Improving yourself: action planning
Once you are sure about your best-fit type, have a look at a more detailed description of your type.
How can you make best use of your strengths?
How might others see you?
Are there any areas you would like to develop?
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Keen to know more?
Profiling for success – take an assessment Login (client code, access code, password)Type Dynamics Indicator Form O
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Using your MBTI preference
Now you have a new framework to think about personalities.You might now think about how you can work more effectively with others.Remember, no types are better or worse than any others.Knowing about MBTI preferences can help you to work better with others, reduce conflict, improve communication and influencing strategies and make better decisions. How will you use it?