MBTI description - MYERS BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR

HISTORY

- Type Theory: Carl G. JUNG
- Developers of The MBTI: Katherine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers
- Temperament Theory: David Kiersey

THE MBTI IS...

• An indicator of preferences
• A tool to understand and use differences

THE MBTI DOES...

• Measure preferences for mental processes/attitudes

THE MBTI DOES NOT

• Measure effectiveness (in using a preferred mental process)
• Measure IQ
• Pick up on pathology

Benefits of the MBTI to the organization

The MBTI

• offers a logical model of consistent human behavior
• reduces interpersonal and intraorganizational conflict
• emphasizes the value of diversity
• identifies strengths and blind spots of organizational units
• is useful at various organizational levels
• is easy to administer and score
• builds understanding of organizational norms and culture
• helps clarify the fit between a person and a job
• is valid and reliable
• provides flexibility in its use
• is inexpensive
• is guided by ethical principles
• builds an objective framework for examining conflict.

The MBTI
can be applied in a variety of areas, such as

• Management
• Training
• Teambuilding
• Career development
• Time management
• Creative problem solving

Benefits of the MBTI to the individual

The MBTI

• provides a straight-forward and affirmative path to self-understanding
• offers a logical model of consistent human behavior
• emphasizes the value of diversity
• clarifies the fit between a person and a job
• builds an objective framework for examining emotional issues
• provides a way to improve communication patterns
• helps identify sources of conflict
• aids people in valuing their unique contributions
• can be useful in self – management and interpersonal skill areas
• helps restore vitality and reduce stress
• improves motivation and committment
• provides a dynamic theory on which one can build personal strategies.