The Myers Briggs Type Indicator® assessment, knowledge of personality type and how it is used to make people more effective are used by many organizations, large and small throughout the world. Type provides a framework for understanding individual differences, and provides a dynamic model of individual development.

 

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.

 

Type and Organizations

 

Type can be introduced into an organization to support many functions and situations including:

• managing others,

• development of leadership skills,

• conflict resolution,

• executive coaching,

• change management,

• and other more customized needs.

 

Type and Your Work

 

When you understand your type preferences, you can approach your own work in a manner that best suits your style, including:

• Time management

• problem solving,

• best approaches for decision making, and

• dealing with stress.

 

Knowledge of type can help you better understand the culture of the place you work, develop new skills, understand your participation in teams, and cope with change in the workplace.