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Understanding Your MBTI™ Type | Pricing |
Everyone knows that people differ in work style and personality. All types of relationships experience conflicts related to
these differences.
Each person has a character or personality that makes them feel and act the way they do.
The MBTI
can be used to describe the characteristics
of each person based on their personality type.
It enables us to understand
why our co-workers behave as they do and why they are so
reluctant to change in any fundamental way. MBTI reports
help people develop a
better understanding of their work style preferences. The
MBTI can then be used
to gain insights
into communications problems and to resolve conflicts as they arise.
| MBTI Scales | Description | |
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Extraverted types are more directed towards people and things than toward concepts and ideas. They are energized by the flow of energy outward into the environment. The outside world is the focus of their attention. Extraverts are good at verbalizing their thought processes. They usually are expansive rather than conservative. They engage in social interaction easily. Extraverts have a wide range of interests. They generally prefer to communicate more by talking than by writing. They prefer to experience the world in order to better understand it. They are action oriented. | |
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Introverted types tend to focus on their own inner world. They are more directed towards concepts and ideas rather than people and events. They are energized by what goes on in their head. Introverts prefer to communicate more by writing than by talking. They like to understand the world before experiencing it. They often think about what they will do before acting. They often appear to be reserved. Introverted types prefer quiet and concentrated work tasks. They generally prefer to work alone. They usually have wide cultural interests. They have depth in their thinking. Introverts are often viewed as cold and impenetrable by others. | |
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Sensing types prefer to gather information through the five senses. Their eyes, ears and other senses tell them what is happening. They are interested in specific, concrete details. They are practical, reality oriented and interested in the here and now. Sensing types are interested in facts. Sensing types are good at assessing the realities of situations. Their time orientation is toward the present, not the future. They can be trusted to store and recall a great number of facts. Sensing types prefer using skills they have already mastered. They are patient with details. They make few errors of fact. | |
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Intuition |
Intuitive types prefer to gather information through their "sixth sense" which shows them the meanings, relationships and possibilities that go beyond the information of their senses. Intuitive types look at the big picture and see new possibilities and new ways of doing things. They prefer work which requires imagination and inspiration. They tend to focus on future achievements. Intuitive types like to change and rearrange things. They enjoy learning new skills. They are patient with complexity. | |
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Thinking |
Thinking types prefer to base their decisions on impersonal analysis, established principles and logic. They value fairness. They have great respect for the truth. Thinking types can be analytical and critical. They value reasoning. They organize their operations well in advance. Thinking types are often brief and businesslike. They are good at predicting the outcomes of a particular course of action. They are objective decision-makers. They will weigh the evidence including all relevant facts. They are good at analyzing what is wrong with something. Thinking types are good problem-solvers. | |
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Feeling |
Feeling types prefer to base their decisions on personal values. They don't require that their decisions always be logical. Feeling types like dealing with people and they are usually sympathetic, appreciative and tactful. Feeling types tend to focus on human values and human needs. They value harmony and concern. | |
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Judging |
Judging types prefer a planned, decisive, exacting and orderly way of life. They are able to come to decisions quickly. They prefer closure on events, relationships and ideas. Judging types value punctuality, persistence and completion of tasks. They are good at meeting deadlines. They dislike confusion, inefficiency, and aimlessness. They are usually playful and self-disciplined. Judging types prefer structure and they are usually well-organized. | |
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Perceptive |
Perceptive types often prefer a flexible, spontaneous way of life. They prefer to keep their options open. They seek to understand life rather than control it. Perceptive types are open to new experiences and they are usually very adaptable. They are usually very curious and very tolerant. They tend to postpone decisions. Perceptive types prefer to initiate work-related tasks rather than finish or bring closure to the tasks. | |
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