MYERS BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR WORKSHOP To be submitted at the end of the class for grading Name: Mobile: Email:

Describe yourself: I see myself as/my friends say that I am: Campus ID No.: Degree Programme:

My strengths are:

UNDERSTANDING MYSELF (also refer to page 10 of INTRODUCTION TO TYPE by Isabelle Briggs Myers, CPP inc) 1. List your preference and raw scores obtained from the self assessment done through this link http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp 2. Listen to the description of the preference scales used by MBTI. Given a choice, what do you prefer 3. Is there any discrepancy? Preference Scales From online assessme nt Raw Score online Clarity onlineSlight, moderate, v. clear? From the class

Energy Source/stimulation- E OR I? Information Processing - S or N ? Decision-Making -T or F? Organizing your external worldJ or P? YOUR COMBINATION OF THE 4 PREFERENCE SCALES IS:

PEOPLE I AM ATTRACTED TO ARE LIKELY TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING PREFERENCE SCALE

WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRED WORK SITUATION/SETTING? Source: Introduction to Type a Guide to Understand Your Results on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator by Isabelle Briggs Myers and Revised by Linda K Kirby and Katherine D Myers, Sixth Edition, page 28, CPP Inc. See also page 30 for career interest. Extraversion Like variety & action Enjoy interacting with others Develop your ideas through discussions Learn new tasks by talking and doing Interested in how other people do their work Sensing Focus on immediate issues Provide a realistic and practical perspective Like to perfect standard ways, finetuning Make conclusions by collecting facts Draw on their own or others experiences Thinking Focus on the tasks Use logical analysis to understand and decide Want mutual respect and fairness Are firm-minded, give criticism when needed Apply principles consistently Judging Want to plan and follow your plan Like to get things settled & finished Want support from structure & schedules Reach closure by deciding quickly Focus on timely completion of projects Introversion Like quiet for concentration Enjoy focusing on a project or task Develop your ideas internally Learn new tasks by reading & reflecting Enjoy working alone with no interruption Intuition Follow your inspiration Provide connections and meanings Like solving new, complex problem Start with the big picture, fill in facts Prefer change, new ways of doing things

Feeling Focus on peoples interactions Use values to understand & decide Want harmony & support Empathetic, accommodate, consensus Apply values consistently

Perceiving Want to have flexibility Like to be spontaneous Feel restricted by structure & schedules Leave things open as long as possible Focus on enjoying the process

MY PREFERRED JOB CHOICES ARE: (For further research wetfeet.com; vault.com, careercompass.gov.sg, etc) Job Title What are the attributes the employers look for?

THIS KIND OF WORK ENVIRONMENT AND COLLEAGUES ATTRACT ME MOST

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FOUR STYLES OF COMMUNICATION

Source: http://www.google.com.sg/#hl=en&sugexp=kjrmc&cp=35&gs_id=6&xhr=t&q=Communication+Style+ Self-Assessment&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&site=&source=hp&pbx=1&oq=Communication+Style+SelfAssessment&aq=0&aqi=g1&aql=f&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=1a3ee6d5ae7 40d24&biw=1093&bih=470 Then check for http://medicalboard.georgia.gov/DHRDFCS/DHR_DFCS-Edu/files/communication styles assessment

Positives Thinkers Are good at putting things in order Have a talent for analyzing a problem or situation Make objective decisions based on logic Tend to be brief and businesslike Value accuracy and preciseness Treat people fairly Follow policies and rules Are sought out for problem solving abilities Feelers Are good at building rapport and communicating tactfully Consider the impact on other people when making decisions Have a talent for empathizing and creating harmony Are naturally friendly and have a good sense of humour Take an interest in the person behind the job Treat each person uniquely Sensors Resourceful, practical, down-to-earth Have a talent for getting things done Make decisions quickly based on facts and past experience Focus on actions, results and rewards Like the bottom line/ cut to the chase Enjoy the present moment Work steadily with a realistic idea of how long it will take Intuitives Are visionary, seem to see into the future and are good, long-range planners Love to learn new skills Have great imaginations Focus on how things can be improved

Negatives Thinkers Can be overly cautious or too slow Might miss the forest for the trees Can hurt others feelings Might not give enough positive feedback Their knack for remembering policy, adhering to policy and attention to detail can cause a Feeler to think the Thinker is looking for things to criticize

Feelers Overly personalize situations Relationships can cloud judgment Might overlook important details Lack of planning can cause disorganization May spend too much time socializing Ask a feeler how are you and they will tell you more than you ever wanted to know

Sensors Impulsive Competitive Aggressive Impatient Disregard long-term consequences of actions/decisions Under stress may alienate others May be poor listeners and often interrupt Might create messes for others to clean up Intuitives Absent-minded scattered Long on vision, short on action Avoid nitty-gritty Hard to read May come across as superior, 4

Are able to identify creative solutions and fresh and novel approaches

arrogant or condescending May not follow through on tasks May procrastinate

CIRCLE ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE WHICH INDICATES YOUR PREFERRED COMMUNICATION STYLE THOSE THAT YOU USE MORE FREQUENTLY.

CHANGES I NEED TO MAKE IN MY APPROACH IN COMMUNICATION Source: Introduction to Type and Communication by Donna Dunning, pages 7-13, CPP inc EXTRAVERSION working with Introverts Practice active listening skills Think before speaking or let others know you are thinking out loud Respect need for privacy, build trust, and be sure to respect confidentiality Choose a time and place to communicate with a minimum of distraction Speak slowly and calmly (without being condescending) Pause and wait for a response; dont jump in to fill silence, especially with small talk Dont come across as imposing or demanding of an immediate response Provide information ahead of time and allow time and space for processing Focus on one topic and stay on topic Summarize and share your final thoughts and direction INTROVERSION working with Extroverts Acknowledge that you are listening and use cues to show that you are preparing a response Provide immediate feedback and verbal acknowledgment Express overt interest and enthusiasm: lean forward, nod, smile, and maintain eye contact If needed, ask for time to think about something, then set a time to communicate Anticipate that others will want feedback and be prepared to share more information sooner Focus on discussing topics you know well or have had a chance to consider Seek networking opportunities; find someone to help you make links and contacts Take initiative to introduce yourself or start a conversation Deal with conflict and be willing to confront issues when they occur Remember that others often think out loud, so dont assume words are well thought out SENSING communicating with Intuitives Consider possibilities that may initially seem far-fetched Provide an overview or thumbnail sketch first Suspend realities when necessary to brainstorm and generate ideas Dont get bogged down in facts and details Share main points, then add some detail as necessary Stretch towards taking a longer term, future focus Show future possibilities of your ideas Trust what works and be open to changing what does not work Provide a reality check without discarding ideas, help intuitives link ideas to reality INTUITIVES communicating with Sensors Be practical and find ways to bring ideas down to earth Provide information on specific realities, details, and immediate applications Provide concrete examples to prove your ideas work; share facts and observations Present information sequentially rather than change topics and exploring links Show a plan and process for change rather than only a concept Listen carefully to the facts and link new ideas to current realities Remember that others may not seek change Assess both what is working well and what needs to be changed Avoid extensive use of metaphors, analogies, and other abstract communications Use words that relate to sensory and real-life images

THINKERS communicating with Feelers Take time to get to know them and develop rapport Avoid critiquing and evaluating when you are listening Focus on people in the situation; find out what is valued and important Consider the needs of others for harmony and a positive atmosphere Be friendly and approachable and offer encouragement and support Know when to provide feedback gently, and critique behaviors, not people Include personal needs as criteria in decision making; consider implications for people involved Connect first, then challenge later; find areas of agreement Be careful to acknowledge and not analyze others feelings and values Remember that some people dislike competition; focus on creating win-win situation FEELERS communicating with Thinkers Be calmly objective and demonstrate your competence Offer honest and frank feedback as well as positive comments Detach from situations and view them logically and objectively Support your opinions with logical reasoning and clear thinking Avoid becoming overly emotional or passionate when discussing issues Be logical, reasonable, clear, precise, and concise Focus on tasks and objectives as well as on individuals involved in the situation Dont feel threatened or attacked when others like to compete, debate, or challenge Show cause-and-effect relationships and pros and cons Accept critical feedback without personalizing it JUDGERS communicating with Perceivers Allow opportunities to explore without deciding Expect and schedule in discussion time and plan for changes to your schedule Establish mutual deadlines rather than direct others Avoid making decisions too quickly; seek more information before deciding Check to ensure you are not making conclusions when speaking Describe situations rather than evaluate them Consider multiple options and ask more questions to gather information Be open to changing and dynamic information and situations Be willing to take initial steps without making a complete plan Be open to accommodating unexpected communication PERCEIVERS communicating with Judgers Make decisions that affect others as soon as possible Decide more quickly than you might prefer Avoid sharing too many options by focusing on what is most important Negotiate specific timelines and deadlines and consistently deliver projects on time Avoid seeking immediate input on changes to an established plan Narrow and focus your options before sharing them Know when to stop exploring and start making decisions Create and share timelines so others know when your part of the project will be completed When sharing information or assigning tasks, provide structure and clear expectations Avoid adding unexpected tasks or options to a project, especially at the last minute
CIRCLE ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE THAT YOU THINK YOU NEED TO ACT ON.

UNDERSTANDING MY COMMUNICATION STYLE: A self-assessment on how I communicate with others My stereotype about Opposite Gender Baby Boomers 1946 and 1964 What 1 thing I need to change

Gen X 1965 and 1979

Gen Y 1980 and 1995 Other Nationals WHAT I LEARNT ABOUT MYSELF TODAY:

I NEED TO DEVELOP THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

3 little changes I can make 1 2

3

Action steps (how I can add value to myself and others)