Myers-Briggs: Understanding Personality Type and Communication

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1 + Myers-Briggs: Understanding Personality Type and Communication Franklin Trimm, MD University of South Alabama Marsha Anderson, MD University of Colorado School of Medicine

2 + 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 types

3 + Tasks Type Self Boss Key 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

4 + Temperament Sorter

5 based on C. G. Jung s Psychological Types

6 + 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

7 + Preferences Sign your name with non-dominant hand Sign your name with your dominant hand

8 People don t all act the same; different psychological preferences 1 Gain Energy 2 Take in Information 3 Make Decisions 4 Approach Life

9 + The four preferences are... 1 Extraversion or Introversion 2 Sensing or Intuition 3 Thinking or Feeling 4 Judgment or Perceiving

10 Extraversion and Introversion are complementary attitudes toward the world Both attitudes are used by everyone, but one is usually preferred and better developed.

11 E 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.

12 I 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.

13 + Which E are You? I EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION

14 EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION Feels pulled outward by external claims and conditions Feels pushed inward by external claims and intrusions

15 EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION Energized by other people, external experiences Energized by inner resources, internal experiences

16 EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION Acts, then (maybe) reflects Reflects, then (maybe) acts

17 EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION Is often friendly, talkative, quick to get to know Is often reserved, quiet, takes time to get to know

18 EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION Expresses thoughts and emotions freely (may be at risk of saying too much) Keeps thoughts and emotions private (may be at risk of saying too little)

19 EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION Needs interaction Needs privacy

20 EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION Gives breadth to life Gives depth to life

21 EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION May seem shallow to others May seem withdrawn to others

22 EXTRAVERSION INTROVERSION E I E I Needs Introversion for balance Needs Extraversion for balance

23 Some key words... E EXTRAVERSION Talk it out active outward sociable open many expressive Breadth I INTROVERSION Think it through reflective inward reserved private few quiet depth These characteristics often develop from E and I preferences. Some of them may be true for you. Mark table for self, boss, and key person

24 Extraverts use both Extraversion and Introversion, but prefer Extraversion Introverts use both Extraversion and Introversion, but prefer Introversion How clear is your preference? E I C 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

25 Sensing and Intuition are ways of taking in information Both ways of perceiving and taking in information are used by everyone, but one is usually preferred and better developed.

26 S People who have a preference for the Sensing function take in information by way of the five senses sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

27 N 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.

28 + Which S are You? N SENSING INTUITIVE

29 SENSING INTUITION Sees specific parts and pieces Sees patterns And relationships

30 SENSING INTUITION Lives in the present, enjoying what is there Lives toward the future, anticipating what might be

31 SENSING INTUITION Prefers handling practical matters Prefers imagining possibilities

32 SENSING INTUITION Likes things that are definite, measureable Likes opportunities for being inventive

33 SENSING INTUITION Starts at the beginning, takes one step at a time Jumps in anywhere, leaps over the steps

34 SENSING INTUITION Works hands-on with parts to understand overall design Studies overall design to see how parts fit together

35 SENSING INTUITION Enjoys using and refining the known and familiar Enjoys experimenting with the new and different

36 SENSING INTUITION May seem materialistic and literal-minded to others May seem idealistic, impractical dreamers to others

37 SENSING INTUITION S N S N Needs Intuition for balance Needs Sensing for balance

38 S Some key words... N SENSING -- Specifics details present practical facts sequential directions repetition enjoyment perspiration conserve literal INTUITION Big picture 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

39 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? S C 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 N

40 Thinking and Feeling are ways of making decisions Both ways of deciding and evaluating information are used by everyone, but one is usually preferred and better developed.

41 T People who have a preference for Thinking use their mental processing function to make decisions on the basis of logical analysis.

42 F People who have a preference for Feeling use their mental processing function to make decisions on the basis of evaluating relative worth.

43 + Which T are You? F THINKING FEELING

44 THINKING FEELING Decides with the head Decides with the heart

45 THINKING FEELING Goes by logic Goes by personal convictions

46 THINKING FEELING Concerned with principles such as truth, justice Concerned with values such as relationships, harmony

47 THINKING FEELING Sees things as an onlooker from outside a situation Sees things as a participant from within a situation

48 THINKING FEELING Takes a long range view Takes an immediate and personal view

49 THINKING FEELING Spontaneously critiques Spontaneously appreciates

50 THINKING FEELING Good at analyzing plans Good at understanding people

51 THINKING FEELING May seem distant or condescending to others May seem too involved or emotional to others

52 THINKING FEELING T F T F Needs Feeling for balance Needs Thinking for balance

53 Some key words... T THINKING Logical implications head objective justice cool impersonal critique Analyze precise principles F FEELING Impact on people heart subjective harmony caring personal appreciative empathize persuasive values These characteristics often develop from T and F preferences. Some of them may be true for you. Mark table for self, boss, and key person

54 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? T C 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 F

55 Judgment and Perception are complementary lifestyles Both attitudes are part of everyone s lifestyle, but one is usually preferred and better developed.

56 J A Judging lifestyle is decisive, planned, and orderly.

57 P A Perceiving lifestyle is flexible, adaptable, and spontaneous.

58 + Which J are You? P JUDGING PERCEIVING

59 JUDGMENT PERCEPTION Prefers an organized lifestyle Prefers a flexible lifestyle

60 JUDGMENT PERCEPTION Likes definite order and structure Likes going with the flow

61 JUDGMENT PERCEPTION Likes to have life under control Prefers to experience life as it happens

62 JUDGMENT PERCEPTION Enjoys being decisive Enjoys being curious, discovering surprises

63 JUDGMENT PERCEPTION Likes clear limits and categories Likes freedom to explore without limits

64 JUDGMENT PERCEPTION Feels comfortable establishing closure Feels comfortable maintaining openness

65 JUDGMENT PERCEPTION Handles deadlines, plans in advance Meets deadlines by last minute rush

66 JUDGMENT PERCEPTION May seem demanding rigid, or uptight to others May seem disorganized, messy, or irresponsible to others

67 JUDGMENT PERCEPTION J P J P Needs Perception for balance Needs Judgment for balance

68 Some key words... J JUDGMENT Joy of closure organized structure control decisive deliberate closure plan deadline productive P PERCEPTION Joy of Processing flexible flow experience curious spontaneous openness wait discoveries receptive These characteristics often develop from J and P preferences. Some of them may be true for you. Mark table for self, boss, and key person

69 Judging types use both Judging and Perceiving, but prefer Judging Perceiving types use both Judging and Perceiving, but prefer Perceiving How clear is your preference? J C 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 P

70 Type preferences do not access... Aptitude Psychological illness Emotions Trauma Stress Normalcy Maturity Physical illness Skill Intelligence Learning

71 Type is helpful in understanding yourself and other people... but remember everyone is an individual!

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74 + Worksheet Review the table you have created describing the personality preferences for you, your Boss and Other Key Person

75 + 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 and 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 to?

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