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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is designed to help individuals become better acquainted with the personality gifts they were born with, and how these make them unique.
The MBTI profile will also demonstrate the ways in which people differ. This allows us to appreciate how people can work individually or as part of a team to achieve the best outcomes.
What the MBTI Measures
The MBTI is a questionnaire designed to assess a person's preferences along the four dimensions of Extraversion-Introversion, Sensing-Intuition, Thinking-Feeling and Judging-Perception:
Where we prefer to focus our attention & get energy
Extraversion / Introversion
The way we prefer to take in information
Sensing / iNtuition
The way we prefer to make decisions
Thinking / Feeling
Our orientation to the external world
Judging / Perceiving |
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From knowing these preferences, it is possible to anticipate how a person will normally prefer to act in a variety of different situations. It is also possible to anticipate how a person will typically prefer to approach many aspects of their work.
MBTI Workshops
When individuals understand their type preferences they are empowered to approach their work in a manner that best suits their own style. Through participation in a team building workshop this understanding then translates to greater cohesion within teams in terms of:
 time management
problem solving
decision making |
dealing with stress
effective team participation
coping with workplace changes |
Who Should Attend?
Managers, supervisors, leaders and team members who want to optimise their team’s performance.
Challenge Consulting offers two workshop options which will enable your staff to apply the MBTI to teamwork and lead to greater success in the workplace. Your return on investment will be seen on a daily basis as an understanding and appreciation of type:
facilitates more effective communication with colleagues and clients,
assists in dispute resolution,
maximises team effectiveness, and
assists in the retention of staff.
Understanding self & others using the MBTI
Half Day Workshop - 4 hours
The half day workshop includes:
online profiling of each participant
overview of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and its application
understanding the four dichotomies
introduction to and understanding of your individual type
characteristics associated with each type
exploring how other team members might see you
overcoming common ‘type biases’
understanding and applying the characteristics of high performing teams
review of your team’s MBTI profile
review of team strengths and potential action areas Each participant will receive an individualised, comprehensive report on completion of the workshop. |
Self and team development using the MBTI
Full Day Workshop - 8 hours
The full day workshop builds on the foundations of a half day workshop. The second half of this workshop utilises your team’s understanding of MBTI type theory and applies the learning to real life business situations, including:
the effects of preferences in work situations
managing type imbalances within the team
harnessing diversity in your team
understanding preferred methods of communication by type
exploring individual contribution based on type
understanding leadership styles
using type for more effective problem solving
reducing conflict using type
achieving optimum team performance
Each participant will receive an individualised, comprehensive report on completion of the workshop.
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MBTI Consulting Services
To ensure a continuous return on your investment in MBTI profiling and workshops, our consultants can tailor other services for your individual participants and/or team post workshop. This could include:
1:1 debrief on individualised MBTI reports with your team members to review strengths and potential areas for development
Tailored individual and/or team development programmes
Team building facilitation services
Culture/employee climate survey
Feedback from Past Participants
"The feedback I received from each of our MBTI participants regarding the way the meetings were conducted, the way the facilitator drew out the various preferences, and the facilitator’s ability to get them to talk to about themselves was nothing but positive. The further sessions you conducted with each of them to establish their personal development initiatives also had them marvelling at your ability to keep them on track, see past their bravado and to get them to admit that change was necessary if they were to develop and advance in their careers.
The way the facilitator explained and then expanded on the results to arrive at a valuable individual and group working document that can be assessed on an ongoing basis is the true value of this whole exercise. The facilitator made the group feel very comfortable regarding what the reports indicated, and they left the room feeling that the next step was a natural and welcome progression.
I have been able to use the outputs as a performance appraisal for each individual, combining the operational initiatives that are a part of our normal business with the personal learning development plan to conduct very in depth appraisal sessions."
Chris Forde, Chief Operating Officer, WesTracPty Ltd
“Rachel Jamieson did an excellent job in taking a group of managers in our organisation through identifying and discussing their MBTI profiles. She pitched the discussion at the right level and ensured it covered both individual and team profiles. We were extremely happy with the outcomes and look forward to the team working as a stronger group.”
Managers from a major NGO
"Our MBTI workshop was very interesting, and beneficial in understanding and resolving some internal personality conflicts.”
“Our MBTI workshop was a great way to learn more about our colleagues and improve the ways we relate to each other.”
“Our MBTI workshop was both entertaining and full of meaningful content. It was a worthwhile exercise, and the highly responsive facilitator did an excellent job.”
"Excellent session. Exactly what I was looking for in terms of group activities and content. Congratulations to Mary on a job well done – thank you!"
Kim Jones, General Manager of BLA Marine Hardware
Please contact us in strictest confidence to discuss your MBTI workshop.
We will tailor a solution to meet your needs and your budget. |
