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Temperament Overview

Temperament Overview. Behavioral model first presented by David Keirsey Developed independently of type theory and the MBTI assessment—the four groupings were originally called Idealists, Rationalists, Guardians and Artisans

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Temperament Overview

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  1. Temperament Overview Behavioral model first presented by David Keirsey Developed independently of type theory and the MBTI assessment—the four groupings were originally called Idealists, Rationalists, Guardians and Artisans Only later was psychological type used as a means to identify these behavioral groups Temperament by-passes some of the complexities of type and--by focusing on observable, and even predictable, behavior--becomes an actionable tool

  2. NF – The Super F Eat, Sleep and Breathe: Personalization Quest: Identity Style: Catalytic Achilles’ Heel: Guilt Motto: “I’m an NF, and I’m here to help.”

  3. NF Descriptive Words Seductive Interpersonal skills Supportive of others Sympathetic Relationships Possibilities for people Interaction Cooperation “Becoming” Vivid imagination Mysterious Hypersensitive to conflict Search for self Autonomy Needs encouragement& recognition Integrity Giving strokes freely

  4. NT – The Super T Eat, Sleep and Breathe: Complexity Quest: Competency Style: Visionary Achilles’ Heel: Incompetence Motto “Why?”

  5. NT Descriptive Words High achievers Knowledge seekers Objective perceptions Independent Self-doubt Intellectually curious Conceptualizers Competition with self and others Non-conformist Wordsmiths Principles Enjoys complexity Authority independent Architects of change Systems designers Argumentative “What would happen if . . .”

  6. SJ – The Super J Eat, Sleep and Breathe: Procedures Quest: Belonging to Meaningful Institutions Style: Traditionalist/Stabilizer Achilles’ Heel: Disorder/Disorganization Motto “Don’t change what isn’t broken.”

  7. SJ Descriptive Words Loyal to system Duty Super dependable Resists change Preserves traditions Precise “K.I.S.S. –Keep It Simple, Stupid” Procedures Decisive Stability “Should” and “Should not” Social responsibility Structure Orderly Authority dependent

  8. SP – the Super P Eat, Sleep and Breathe: Now Quest: Action Style: Troubleshooter/Negotiator Achilles’ Heel: Routine/Inactivity Motto: “If all else fails, read the directions.”

  9. SP Descriptive Words Free spirit Process oriented Fun-loving Good in crisis situations “When all else fails, read the directions.” Impulsive Needs freedom and space “Let me do something.” Flexible Focus on immediacy Realistic Practical Enjoys the moment Spontaneous Likes hands-on experience Adaptable Seeks variety and change Most worry-free Action oriented

  10. Temperament Wrap-Up 1 What questions do you have about temperament or how you can use it? 2 Find the Action Plan for your temperament in your Temperaments Workbook—starting on page 22—and respond to the questions it asks.

  11. About OKA Founded in 1977, OKA is a training and consulting small business specializing in leadership and team development. Expert in a variety of psychological instruments and group processes, OKA offers high-impact leadership and team development programs and a variety of instrument qualification workshops. We have been teaching and using type and temperament for over thirty years. We are based in Fairfax, Virginia with Associates across the U.S. OKA consultants have published many books including Typetalk at Work, MBTI™ Introduction Workbook, Generations: Bridging the Gap with Type, Portraits of Jung Type Behavior, and Narrative Intelligence: Archetypes and the PMAI™. Clients include Fortune 500 companies and many US Government departments, as well as organizational and leadership development consultants around the world. We are changing the way the world lives and works - one person at a time.

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