MBTI
Purpose
Understand personality preferences and their impact on communication and work
How to Use
1. Administer the MBTI instrument (Step I or Step II). 2. Results reveal preference on four dichotomies: E/I (energy), S/N (information gathering), T/F (decision-making), J/P (outer world orientation). 3. Introduce the 16 types. 4. Participants verify their type through reflection rather than accepting the output uncritically. 5. Use type pairs to understand team dynamics. 6. Emphasise that type describes preferences, not capabilities -- avoid using it as a fixed label.
Created by Isabel Briggs Myers & Katharine Cook Briggs (based on Carl Jung)
When to Use
This tool is suited to the following coaching and facilitation contexts:
| Context | Relevant |
|---|---|
| Individual Coaching | |
| Team Coaching | |
| Leadership Development | |
| Facilitation / Workshop | |
| Online / Virtual |