Myers-Briggs Personality Model Training Guide
Model: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Duration: 1 Hour
Audience: Managers, Team Leaders, HR Professionals
1. Session Overview:
This session will cover the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), exploring how personality types influence communication, motivation, and teamwork. The goal is to help participants understand how to better manage, motivate, and collaborate with different personality types using MBTI principles and motivation insights for SP, NT, SJ, and NF groups.
2. Learning Objectives:
- Understand the four key MBTI dimensions and the 16 personality types.
- Learn how to tailor communication, leadership, and teamwork strategies based on personality preferences.
- Explore motivations for the four major personality groups (SP, NT, SJ, NF) and apply these insights to team management.
3. Key Concepts Covered:
- MBTI Dimensions: Extraversion (E) vs. Introversion (I), Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N), Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F), Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P).
- Personality Groups & Motivations:
- SP (Artisans): Motivated by action, fun, and metrics as "play."
- NT (Rationals): Focus on achieving goals and solving problems.
- SJ (Guardians): Seek security, public recognition, and structure.
- NF (Idealists): Value personal connections and helping others.
- Tool & Word Usage: Understanding concrete vs. abstract preferences and how to match communication to these traits.
4. Suggested Agenda & Timing:
- 0:00 - 0:05 | Welcome & Introduction: Overview of MBTI and session goals.
- 0:05 - 0:15 | Explanation of MBTI Types: Cover the four MBTI dimensions and personality types.
- 0:15 - 0:30 | Motivation Insights: Discuss SP, NT, SJ, and NF motivations and how to use these insights in team dynamics.
- 0:30 - 0:45 | Interactive Exercise: Participants identify their own type and reflect on team members' potential types.
- 0:45 - 0:55 | Reflection: How can different motivations be leveraged in your current team setup?
- 0:55 - 1:00 | Wrap-Up & Q&A: Summarize and discuss strategies for application.
5. Materials Needed:
- Visual Aid: MBTI chart showing personality types and motivations.
- Interactive Tool: MBTI quick self-assessment.
- Handout (Optional): Summary of the MBTI model and motivations for SP, NT, SJ, and NF.
6. Key Questions for Trainers to Use:
- How does understanding personality types improve team communication?
- Which personality groups are present on your team, and how do their motivations align with their roles?
- How can you adjust your leadership style to match the motivations of different MBTI types?
7. Trainer Tips:
- Emphasize that MBTI is a tool for understanding preferences, not defining fixed roles.
- Use group discussions to explore real-world examples of how personality differences affect team dynamics.
- Encourage participants to apply what they’ve learned to improve communication and collaboration in their teams.
8. Additional Resources:
- Support Materials: MBTI assessment tools and additional guides on motivation.
- Recommended Reading:
