Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).pptVIP

SP “Artisans” Action and impact oriented, seek adventure and experiences Hunger for spontaneity, absorbed in the moment Optimistic Trust luck and ability to handle whatever comes up Read people and situations and adapt to changes to get the job done Think in terms of variations Focus on tactics to help others and get desired results Want freedom to choose their next action * * Have them write their name with their dominant hand, then with their non-dominant hand to illustrate how type is like handedness. * Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Haley Sims Assistant Director University Career Center Virginia Commonwealth University hgsims@ History Developed by Isabel Briggs Myers (daughter) Katharine Briggs (mother) to sort people by personality type. Based on Carl Jung’s theory of personality. Originally designed in 1942 to match women to jobs during WWII. Has more than 50 years of research behind it, with millions of subjects in over 40 countries. Offers a logical model of human behavior. Correlates with “Temperament” as described by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates. ACTIVITY! Things to Keep in Mind about Type There are no “good” or “bad,” “right” or “wrong” types, just different types. Do not use type to pigeon-hole people. Each person is unique. An ENFP is like every other ENFP, like some other ENFPs, and like no other ENFP. Things to Keep in Mind about Type Everyone uses each of the preferences to some degree. Our type is made up of those we prefer. It’s okay not to be “All E” or “All I” … in fact, it’s normal! YOU are the only one who can decide what type you truly are. Your results on the MBTI suggest your probable type. Type does not explain everything. Personality is far too complex for that. Things to Keep in Mind about Type You cannot use type as an excuse for doing or not doing anything. Become aware of your type biases to avoid negative stereotyping. Your type should NOT keep you from considering any career, activity or relationship.