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Explore the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in this insightful workshop led by Heidi Lender, M.A. As the Assistant Director at the Strommen Career and Internship Center, Heidi emphasizes the value of recognizing inherent differences through psychological types. Participants will learn how personality preferences influence interactions and team dynamics. The workshop covers key dimensions such as Extraversion vs. Introversion and Thinking vs. Feeling, encouraging personal reflection and insights into team collaboration. Discover the strengths and preferences that shape your professional and personal relationships.
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MYERS-BRIGGS WORKSHOP Knowing Yourself and Others… Heidi Lender, M.A. Assistant Director Strommen Career and Internship Center
MBTI: NAME EXERCISE
MBTI: Psychological Type… • Asserts that differences between people result from inborn preferences. • Defines a “psychological type” as • The natural, preferred way of using one’s mind and directing energy
MBTI: Psychological Type… • Asserts that ALL types are equally valuable • Is NOT about skills, intelligence, abilities, or technical expertise • Does NOT tell you what you can and can’t do • Affirms that people are a lot more than their psychological type - • Environment • Culture • Education & Training • Interests & Motivations
Decide what personality type you think YOU are? E or I S or N T or F J or P
Extraverts get their energy... • By Interacting With People and Things – Tend to Think Out loud - Live it, then Understand it
Introverts get their energy... • By Spending Time Alone Reflecting – Think through Internally - Understand it, Before Living it
EXERCISE Take a few minutes to write down words, phrases, or sentences about your candy!
Sensers take in information through the 5 senses... • It’s all about Facts, Data, Detail – Value Realism and Common Sense
Intuitives take in information through the 6th sense... • Trust their instincts – Value Imagination and Innovation
Thinkers make decisions with their head • Objective and Logical Thinkers
Feelers make decisions with their heart • Value Empathy – Consider the Effect the Decision Will Have on Others
Judgers are very planful and organized... • Are Happiest After Decisions Have Been Made - Work First, Play Later
Perceivers are very open and spontaneous... • Are Happiest leaving their options open – Play First, Work Later
MBTI: RESULTS • Hand back results • Do your results fit with what you self selected?