 MBTI Psychometric test (for senior management) |
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The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) personality inventory based on the theory of psychological types described by C. G. Jung & makes it understandable and useful in people’s lives. The essence of the theory is that much seemingly random variation in the behavior is actually quite orderly and consistent, being due to basic differences in the ways individuals prefer to use their perception and judgment.
The MBTI provides a positive and constructive way of understanding and valuing differences between people.
The MBTI is the world’s leading indicator of personal styles. It is a questionnaire that is used to capture fundamental differences between people; the frameworks it employs for doing this is elegant and easy to apply in a range of occupational and non-work settings.
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The questionnaire is scored to identify a person’s preferences. These are assessed in four main areas and the particular combination of preferences for an individual constitutes their MBTI type. For instance, the MBTI contrasts a person’s preference for focusing on detailed facts and practicalities against looking at patterns and less tangible possibilities. In addition, it explores differences between those preferring to reach decisions in an objective manner and those preferring to use a more empathic approach, based on personal values. The MBTI has broad practical application in organizations, including: developing effective teams; developing leadership potential; improving communication and resolving conflict. It is also used extensively in educational, career guidance and counseling settings. |
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Some of the more common applications of MBTI have been :
- Developing Leadership Potential
Self-awareness is fundamental to good leadership. An understanding of the impact that personal style has on people’s motivation and commitment is essential. The MBTI helps managers assess their strengths, their preferred style of problem solving and also how their style relates to other people’s styles, particularly those that are different from their own.
- Developing Effective Teams
Using the MBTI, teams can evaluate their strengths and also clarify biases in their working practices. For instance, does the team over-emphasise logical assessment at the expense of considering personnel issues, such as morale? Or does it focus too strongly on strategy and not enough on the practicalities of implementation? By assessing these biases, teams begin to appreciate the importance of valuing different approaches and perspectives.
- Managing Change
Individuals of different Types tend to experience change and the process of transition in quite different ways. Building awareness of these different reactions can help managers and organisations support their staff and themselves through the trauma of organisational change.
- Problem-Solving
The MBTI gives an insight into potential strengths and blindspots in problem solving and hence can allow individuals and groups to improve the breadth and depth of their analyses.
- Counseling
The MBTI is very helpful in building self-esteem as it explicitly emphasizes the positive contribution that each Type can make. It can also help in dealing with conflict in relationships as, having identified the differences, it focuses on valuing those differences and gives people a clear way of understanding them.
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