Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator Paper

The Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a psychological tool used for over 70 years to explain or categorize an individual’s preferences or tendencies to behave a certain way throughout their lives (Kroeger, Thuesen, & Rutledge, 2002). Based on the works of Carl Jung, the MBTI classifies individuals into 16 different personality types and when properly utilized, can be an invaluable instrument in an organization to promote workforce collaboration (Humanmetrics, 2017). Each type is characterized by a four letter acronym, with each of the four letters working together to make up a complex human personality. Within the four letter acronym, BDM Consulting has outlined David Kiersey’s theory of temperament, which details observable human tendencies

We are seen as arrogant and may have trouble in relationships due to a lack of emotional considerations. As an ENTJ, I get frustrated when others are unwilling to believe “you can do anything you put your mind to”, and when work or decision-making is slowed because others don’t want to do something unpopular, even when that decision is for a greater good. Step Two
Generalized Learning Outcomes There is no right or wrong way for a person to do their job. We must not allow stereotypes or expectations of what we feel someone “should be” to be a measurement of their worth. As a Manager I must seek out ways to utilize the skills that each individual brings to the organization, and adjust my communication techniques to respect their personal preferences.
Specified Learning Outcomes Through the Type Talk at Work reading, I have learned shortcomings that my personality presents to my direct supervisor. This book made me reflect on a specific occasion where I was overly direct and critical of a new idea, when I should have stopped to think “Will he take this personally?”, I believe the answer would have been “yes”. I would like to approach such conflicts with more Feeling than Thinking going