IS&T Human Resources (IST-HR) Team

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Overview

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) has been widely used to help people understand and work with psychological preferences that powerfully influence the way they think, work, and communicate.

When used with teams, this tool can help elucidate differences in personal preferences, work styles, and interpersonal dynamics - precisely the things that can often make or break successful team functioning. The MBTI can help teams understand how to make the most of the inherent capabilities different people bring to their shared tasks.

The MBTI can also be useful for people who are thinking about what career choices will be the best "fit" for them, or just want to understand their own working style better.

For more information, see the MBTI web page.

How the IS&T Human Resources (IST-HR) Team Can Help

The MBTI can be and has been misused, often in a way that "pigeonholes" people. Having trained and experienced facilitators to guide the process will help you use it effectively and appropriately to improve the efficiency and satisfaction of you and your team's work.

The IST-HR is qualified to administer and interpret the MBTI. We can help you determine how you might use the tool individually or as a team.

To discuss this option further, please contact the IST-HR at ist-hr.